{"title":"Air Compressor Oil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir Compressor Oil Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir compressor oil = correct-grade lubricant for RECIPROCATING piston + ROTARY SCREW compressors. Wrong oil OR oil past service life = increased cylinder wear + valve carbon deposits + premature failure. Correct oil selection = one of most important factors in compressor longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompressor Oil Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO VG 100 (Standard Reciprocating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon piston compressor — ambient conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO VG 68 (Lighter Service)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooler operation + lighter-duty reciprocating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO VG 32-46 (Rotary Screw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotary screw compressor standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral Oil (Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost general workshop + reciprocating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynthetic Compressor Oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher temperature + extended drain + commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Synthetic Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge between mineral + synthetic — cost-effective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade (NSF H1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood processing + pharmaceutical compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialty Oils (Per OEM Spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand-specific lubricants — Atlas Copco \/ Ingersoll Rand etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use ONLY compressor-specific oil — engine oil + hydraulic oil + automotive oil do NOT have right additive package (detergents in engine oil cause carbon buildup; lack of anti-wear in hydraulic oil = component wear). Service intervals per OEM — typical 1,000-2,000 hr reciprocating + 4,000-8,000 hr rotary screw. \u003cstrong\u003eNEVER mix oil types\u003c\/strong\u003e — synthetic + mineral can separate or thicken. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/loctite\"\u003eLoctite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/molyslip\"\u003eMolyslip\u003c\/a\u003e, plus OEM. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/air-compressors\"\u003eair compressors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/lubricants\"\u003elubricants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/oil-viscosity-chart\"\u003eoil viscosity chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAir Compressor Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAIMS Industrial stocks air compressor oil for reciprocating piston compressors and rotary screw compressors — correct-grade lubricants that protect compressor components, maintain operating efficiency and extend service intervals. Using the correct compressor oil for the machine type and operating conditions is one of the most important factors in compressor longevity. The wrong oil — or an oil past its service life — causes increased cylinder wear, valve carbon deposits, bearing failure and elevated operating temperatures, all of which reduce compressor life and increase maintenance cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReciprocating Compressor Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReciprocating (piston) compressors use splash or pressure lubrication to oil cylinder walls, piston rings, crankshaft bearings and connecting rod bearings. Compressor oils for reciprocating machines are formulated with low carbon-forming tendency — standard engine oils and general-purpose lubricants deposit carbon on compressor valves and in discharge lines, creating a fire and explosion hazard in the compressed air system. Dedicated reciprocating compressor oils use hydrotreated mineral base stocks with additive packages that minimise carbon deposits and valve lacquering across the compressor’s operating temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRotary Screw Compressor Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRotary screw compressors inject oil directly into the compression chamber to seal the rotors, cool the compressed air and lubricate the rotor bearings. The oil is then separated from the compressed air in the separator vessel and recirculated. Rotary screw compressor oils are formulated for this demanding duty — they must maintain viscosity stability across wide temperature ranges, resist oxidation and foaming in the separator circuit, and provide good demulsibility for efficient oil-air separation. Extended-life synthetic rotary screw compressor oils allow drain intervals of 4,000 to 8,000 hours versus 1,000 to 2,000 hours for conventional mineral grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eViscosity Grades and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eISO VG 46 and ISO VG 68 are the most common viscosity grades for air compressor oils. ISO VG 46 is the standard grade for most reciprocating and rotary screw compressors operating at normal ambient temperatures. ISO VG 68 is specified for high-temperature environments and larger compressors with higher operating temperatures. Always refer to the compressor manufacturer’s service manual for the specified oil grade and change interval — deviating from the specification can void the equipment warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOil Change Intervals and Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegular oil changes at the manufacturer’s specified interval are the single most important compressor maintenance task. Oil samples for condition monitoring — checking viscosity, acid number and particulate content — allow extended drain intervals on synthetic grades to be safely managed. AIMS stocks compressor oil in the grades and pack sizes suited to both workshop and industrial-scale compressor maintenance. For help selecting the right oil for your compressor make and model, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e. AIMS Industrial has been supplying industrial lubricants across Australia since 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moreys-air-tool-oil-20l","title":"Morey's Air Tool Oil - 20L","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eFor piston and rotary air tools\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eResists acids, sludge, varnish, rust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eExcellent water separation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:18px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0 16px\"\u003eA specialised air tool oil engineered for piston-type and rotary air tools, formulated to resist the acids, sludge, varnish and rust that rob tools of speed and power. 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