Solest refrigeration oils are high performance synthetic refrigeration lubricants manufactured by Chemtura, now acquired by LANXESS. These oils are designed to meet the needs of modern refrigeration systems, especially those using environmentally friendly refrigerants. Solest Refrigeration Oil, CPI’s brand of polyol ester (POE) lubricants – Solest– is specifically formulated for use in refrigeration and air conditioning compressor systems using HFC refrigerants.
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Solest lubricants feature excellent chemical and thermal stability, good refrigerant miscibility, and a superior structure to improve wear resistance and operating life. Features and benefits include:1.Thermally stable resulting in longer system life.
2.Improved oil management producing system efficiency gains.
3.Corrosion protection offering enhanced system reliability and reduced down-time.
4.Excellent bearing lubrication for longer compressor life.
5.Optimized system performance providing reduced operating costs.
6.Environmentally friendly because it is biodegradable.
7.Excellent lubricity for increased oil return.
Application scenarios for Solest Refrigeration Oil include the following:1. Commercial and industrial refrigeration: Solest refrigeration lubricants are designed for commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning compressors for systems with more than 25 years of field service.
2. Environmentally friendly refrigerant compressors: Solest series of refrigeration oils are designed to serve environmentally friendly refrigerant (HFC) compressors, such as R134a, R404A, R507, R410A, R407C, R417A, R23, R508A, R508B and other refrigerant compressors.
3. Different types of compressors: Solest refrigeration lubricants are suitable for a wide range of compressor types, including reciprocating, screw and centrifugal compressors.
4. Air-conditioning and industrial refrigeration equipment: Solest lubricants are not only suitable for the initial filling of new equipment, but also for maintenance and after-sales service by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Common Models and Their Applicable Scenarios:Solest LT-32:
Viscosity index:110
Density 1b/gal:8.12
Pour point:-48(<-54.4)
Flash point:248(480)
Combustion point:273(525)
Dielectric strength, kV ASTM D 877:48.2
Designed for cryogenic applications, suitable for refrigeration systems that need to work at lower temperatures.
Solest 68:
Viscosity index:114
Density 1b/gal:8.02
Pour point:-43(-45)
Flash point:266(511)
Combustion point:296(565)
Dielectric strength, kV ASTM D 877:33.8
Widely used in commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, especially excelling in the use of HFC-based refrigerants.
Solest 120:
Viscosity index:95
Density 1b/gal:7.91
Pour point:-27(-16.6)
Flash point:237.7(460)
Combustion point:271.1(520)
Dielectric strength, kV ASTM D 877:47.0
Suitable for refrigeration systems at high temperatures or high pressures, providing additional protection and performance enhancement.
