Vacuum Pump Oil (VP5)
Podlee vacuum pump oil is a specialized lubricant designed for use in vacuum pumps to ensure efficient operation and maintain optimal vacuum levels. It plays a critical role in lubricating moving parts, sealing gaps, dissipating heat, and protecting components from wear, corrosion, and contamination.
Application
Rotary vane, diffusion, turbomolecular, and scroll vacuum pumps.
Industrial processes: semiconductor manufacturing, optical coating, vacuum furnaces, and freeze drying.
Laboratories, medical equipment, and HVAC systems.
Advantages
Low saturated vapor pressure
Excellent oxidation stability and thermal stability
Good lubricity and sealing performance
Superior oil-water separation, foam resistance, and viscosity-temperature characteristics
Typical Characteristics
| Item | Test Data | Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (mm 2/s@104°F /40 °C) |
46 | 68 | 100 | ASTM D445 |
| Viscosity Index | 101 | 105 | 110 | ASTM D2270 |
| Flash Point - Open Cup Method, (°F/℃) |
208/98 | 213/101 | 222/106 | ASTM D92 |
| Pour Point (°F/℃) | 5/-15 | 5/-15 | 5/-15 | ASTM D97 |
| Water (%) | None | None | None | ASTM D95 |
| Rust Preventing Characteristics (A) | Pass | Pass | Pass | ASTM D665 |
| TAN mgKOH/g | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ASTM D664 |
Package
18 L/Barrel
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