Aircol MR
Rotary Screw Compressor Lubricant
Description
The Castrol AircolTM MR compressor oil range of premium lubricants are formulated from highly refined mineral oils and
novel additive technology to give outstanding antiwear and antirust performance to meet the requirements of Atlas Copco
and similar types of compressor design.
Application
Aircol MR incorporates a carefully balanced antioxidant system providing improved oxidative and thermal stability giving
“extended” service life for both oil flooded and oil injected rotary screw compressors operating continuously at air
discharge temperatures up to 90ºC. The product has been designed to meet service drain intervals of 4000 hours. For
intermittent or continuous operation with air discharge temperatures above 90ºC the manufacturers’ standard oil change
periods should be used.
The Aircol MR range is fully compatible with nitrile, silicone and fluropolymer seal materials.
Aircol MR is classified as follows:
ISO 6743-3 Compressor Oils
DAG and DAH for rotary air compressors
Aircol MR grades meet the requirements of:
Atlas Copco for 4000 hour oil life.
Advantages
Very low deposit forming tendencies extends oil change intervals and air filter life which contributes to a reduction
in maintenance costs.
Good air/oil separation properties at the separator element reduces risk of oil carry over.
Good antiwear protection reduces rotor wear.
Excellent water separation characteristics allows condensation to readily separate from the oil, minimising the risk
of emulsions which could block the oil separator element.
Excellent oxidation and thermal stability minimises oil thickening and extends the oil separator life and reduces
fouling of coolers & pipes.
Prevents corrosion when operating under humid conditions.
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Typical Characteristics
Name Method Units MR 32 MR 46 MR 68
Clear & Clear & Clear &
Appearance Visual -
Bright Bright Bright
ISO ViscosityGrade - - 32 46 68
ISO 12185/ ASTM
Density @ 15°C g/ml 0.87 0.88 0.88
D4052
ISO 3104/ ASTM
Viscosity, Kinematic 40°C mm²/s 32 46 68
D445
ISO 3104/ ASTM
Viscosity, Kinematic 100°C mm²/s 5.6 6.7 8.6
D445
ISO 2909/ ASTM
Viscosity Index None 110 100 100
D2270
Foam Sequence I, ISO 6247/ ASTM
ml 30 30 30
Tendency/Stability D892
ISO 3016/ ASTM
Pour Point °C -21 -21 -21
D97
ISO 2719/ ASTM
Flash Point, PMCC °C 216 222 222
D93
ISO 7210/ ASTM
Rust Test, Procedure B - Pass Pass Pass
D665B
Demulsification 54°C, mins to ISO 6614/ ASTM
minutes 15 15 15
40/37/3 D1401
RPVOT (Rotating bomb) ASTM D2272 minutes 700 700 700
Subject to usual manufacturing tolerances.
Aircol MR
21 Dec 2010
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