Hydrocarbon refrigerant compressor systems require a high-quality refrigeration compressor oil to function effectively.

A leading lubricant brand and expert in thermal fluids and refrigeration oils, CPI Fluid Engineering offers a range of hydrocarbon lubricants that carry Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) approvals.

Extensively laboratory tested and proven in the field, CPI solutions are available for all compressor system requirements where hydrocarbon refrigerants see active use. The Icematic ECO series, for instance, was developed to provide effective lubrication for systems using low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants and offers multiple products suitable for hydrocarbon refrigeration applications.

Refrigeration lubricants for every need

CPI’s hydrocarbon lubricant line was engineered to answer the needs of operations and applications on every scale. As a result, it has hydrocarbon refrigeration lubricants that work efficiently with equipment ranging from smaller air conditioning (AC) and refrigeration systems to large industrial compressor systems.

Regarded as low GWP solutions, when used safely, hydrocarbons suit several AC and refrigeration applications and have been employed as refrigerants for some time. Well-known examples include hydrocarbon refrigerants like propylene (R-1270), propane (R-290) and Iso Butane (R-600a). Comparable and often better than HCFC (Hydrochlorofluorocarbon) and HCF (Hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerants, they have outstanding thermodynamic characteristics.

Typical hydrocarbons applications include domestic and commercial freezers and refrigerators, beverage dispensers and coolers, heat pumps, dehumidifiers, industrial refrigeration applications and small air conditioning units, among others.

Key considerations when selecting hydrocarbon lubricants

When choosing hydrocarbon lubricants for using refrigeration compressor systems, operators must ensure compatibility. To work effectively, refrigeration lubricants must be miscible with refrigerants and, once mixed, provide excellent lubricity, However, to avoid damage to the compressor’s components and prevent system leaks, they must also be fully compatible with all materials used in the system and all seals present in the equipment.

CPI Fluid Engineering’s refrigeration lubricant ranges like Icematic and the CPI 4600 series are specifically formulated for compatibility with low-GWP hydrocarbon refrigerants, as well as seals and materials found in hydrocarbon refrigerant compressor systems.

Are you ready to order hydrocarbon-compatible refrigerant lubricants?

At Oil Store, we stock CPI’s hydrocarbon refrigerant lubrication solutions. Reach out to us for further details or place your order today.