Air Compression
Oil-Injected Air Compressor Lubricants
Oil-injected air compressors are the most widely used compressed air technology in industrial and commercial operations — and the lubricant plays a central role in sealing, cooling and protecting the compression element throughout its service life. NEXT Lubricants supplies mineral and synthetic compressor lubricants for rotary screw, rotary vane and reciprocating piston air compressors across general industrial, manufacturing and process applications.
Knowledge
Lubrication Considerations for Oil-Injected Air Compressors
Thermal & Oxidative Stability
Lubricant injected into the compression chamber is exposed to elevated discharge temperatures and compressed air continuously — thermal and oxidative stability determine how quickly the lubricant degrades and how long it can remain in service before requiring replacement.
Water Separation & Moisture Handling
Compressed air contains moisture that condenses in the oil separator and sump — lubricants must separate from water readily to prevent emulsification, corrosion and lubricant degradation in the separator and recirculation circuit.
Wear Protection & Deposit Control
Bearing, rotor and separator wear protection and resistance to varnish and deposit formation in the compression element and separator are important for compressor reliability and maintaining oil separator efficiency over the lubricant service interval.
products
Oil-Injected Air Compressor Lubricants
NEXT AERO 4000
Mineral Air Compressor Lubricant
Fluid life: up to 6,000 hours
Base Oil: Mineral
ISO Range: 22 – 150
NEXT AERO GOLD
Synthetic Blend Air Compressor Lubricant
Fluid life: up to 10,000 hours
Base Oil: Ester/Mineral
ISO Range: 32 – 150
NEXT AERO XL
Extended Life Air Compressor Lubricant
Fluid life: up to 16,000 hours
Base Oil: PAO/Ester
ISO Range: 32 – 150
NEXT AERO DE
High-Temperature Air Compressor Lubricant
Fluid life: up to 14,000 hours
Base Oil: Diester
ISO Range: 32 – 150
NEXT AERO COOL
Screw & Centrifugal Compressor Coolant / Lubricant
Fluid life: up to 14,000 hours
Base Oil: Pag/Ester
ISO Range: 32 – 46
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