COMPRESSOR OIL
Compressor oil is a critical component of maintaining a healthy compressed air installation. Primarily a coolant, oil removes the heat generated during the compression process. A quality compressor oil reduces the wear and tear on rotating parts by using various additives to prevent metal from rubbing against metal; in other words, the oil cools the system so that the element doesn't overheat.
Oil also lubricates the rotors and seals the compression chamber. Because compressor oil is used for cooling and sealing, it must be special, high-quality oil and cannot be substituted with alternatives such as motor oil. Essentially, as the oil flows around between the screw elements, it seals the space in which the air is compressed. Another important task is cleaning. In some situations, dust enters the machine through the air filter. The oil picks up these particles, carries them to the oil filter, and flows back. Keep in mind that if your compressor oil fails, or doesn’t lubricate as it should, the internal compressor components can be quickly destroyed.