Petro-Canada REFLO Synthetic 68A Refrigeration Compressor Fluid

Extreme low temperature performance

• REFLO SYNTHETIC 68A is completely wax free and can operate at temperatures well below conventional mineral oils
• Excellent operation at low evaporator temperatures
• None of the wax deposit problems associated with paraffinics when used at very low temperatures

Lower oil volatility reduces fluid consumption and maintenance costs

• Significantly less volatile than solvent refined paraffinics or naphthenics at high temperatures
• Results in less oil carryover to the refrigeration system’s low temperature side
• Lower oil carryover also reduces plugging and deposit formation in evaporators, which helps to lower maintenance costs

Lower solubility in ammonia improves system efficiency and performance

• REFLO SYNTHETIC 68A is less soluble in ammonia refrigerant than solvent refined paraffinics and naphthenics
• Less ammonia is absorbed into the compressor fluid, which can reduce gas entrainment in separator tanks and increase system efficiency
• Lower concentrations of ammonia in the fluid allows it to maintain viscosity, so it lubricates better, reducing wear
• Less compressor fluid is absorbed into the ammonia, reducing the potential for fluid to block piping, valves and filters
• Lower concentration of compressor fluid in the ammonia also helps to maintain refrigerant purity, improving system efficiency and performance

Superior thermal and oxidation stability extends fluid life, which helps to reduce maintenance costs and downtime

• Resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown guards against oil thickening, deposit and sludge formation
• Helps to keep the compressor, heat exchanger and expansion valves operating at their design efficiency and performance standards
• Extends fluid life, even in the presence of impurities in the ammonia refrigerant, helping to save on downtime and change- out costs