Refrigeration lubricants

Refrigeration lubricants have different purposes to fulfill. They have to:

  • act as an oil seal for compressed gas between the suction and discharge sides of the compressor 
  • have high thermal conductivity to act as a coolant to remove heat 
  • reduce noise generated by moving parts in the compressor 
  • lubricate internal parts 
  • be chemically stable 
  • have low hygroscopicity 
  • be environmentally acceptable 
  • be soluble with the refrigeration gas 
  • provide good energy efficiency 

ECOSYN synthetic refrigeration lubricants are solving the poor performance that mineral lubricants have with zero ODP (Ozone Depleting Potential) refrigerants. This poor performance of mineral oils is mainly caused by their poor solubility with the refrigeration gas.

ECOSYN synthetic refrigeration lubricants are a combination of high quality base oils with specially engineered additive systems and have a multitude of advantages:

  • extremely good solubility across a wide temperature range in HFC coolants
  • superb low-temperature capabilities
  • resistance to viscosity loss due to refrigerant absorption under pressure for excellent bearing-film thickness and shaft-sealing properties
  • outstanding resistance to thermal and oxidative degradation
  • higher level of performance with respect to equipment protection, particularly at high- and low operating temperatures, compressor efficiency and oil life
  • improved load carrying protection
  • enhanced hydrolytic stability and inhibition against copper plating
  • good biodegradability

WCI’s product line of ECOSYN refrigeration lubricants offers a complete range of oils coupled with quality and reliability for your appliance, large industrial systems, air conditioning (residential, commercial, or transport) or aftermarket applications.

Product
ECOSYN RCE
Base fluid
Ester
Viscosity grade
22, 32, 46, 68, 100, 150, 170, 220
Description

A combination of high grade synthetic polyol ester (POE) base fluids and specially engineered additive systems. They have been designed specifically for use in refrigeration systems working with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as cooling fluid, like R134a, R404a, R407c, R407f, R410a, R448a, R449a, R507, R1234yf, R1234ze, R23, etc. 

ECOSYN RCE is a direct high quality low cost replacement for oils such as:

  • Castrol Icematic SW
  • CPI Solest
  • Emkarate RL H
  • Fuchs Reniso Triton SE(Z)
  • Mobil EAL Arctic
  • Shell Clavus R
  • Texaco Capella HFC
  • Total Planetelf ACD
  • Suniso SL
Product
ECOSYN RCE
Base fluid
Ester
Viscosity grade
22, 32, 46, 68, 100, 150, 170, 220
Description

A combination of high grade synthetic polyol ester (POE) base fluids and specially engineered additive systems. They have been designed specifically for use in refrigeration systems working with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as cooling fluid, like R134a, R404a, R407c, R407f, R410a, R448a, R449a, R507, R1234yf, R1234ze, R23, etc. 

ECOSYN RCE is a direct high quality low cost replacement for oils such as:

  • Castrol Icematic SW
  • CPI Solest
  • Emkarate RL H
  • Fuchs Reniso Triton SE(Z)
  • Mobil EAL Arctic
  • Shell Clavus R
  • Texaco Capella HFC
  • Total Planetelf ACD
  • Suniso SL
Product
ECOSYN RCP
Base fluid
PAO
Viscosity grade
13, 32, 46, 68, 100, 150, 220, 400, 150
Description
ECOSYN RCP is used successfully for the lubrication of refrigeration compressors and heat pumps. ECOSYN RCP is suitable for compressor systems using refrigerants such as ammonia (R717), carbon dioxide (R744), propane (R290) and R22.
Food grade: complies with FDA 21 CFR Title 21, 178.3570 H-1
Product
ECOSYN RCP
Base fluid
PAO
Viscosity grade
13, 32, 46, 68, 100, 150, 220, 400, 150
Description
ECOSYN RCP is used successfully for the lubrication of refrigeration compressors and heat pumps. ECOSYN RCP is suitable for compressor systems using refrigerants such as ammonia (R717), carbon dioxide (R744), propane (R290) and R22.
Food grade: complies with FDA 21 CFR Title 21, 178.3570 H-1
Product
ECOSYN RCPG
Base fluid
PAG
Viscosity grade
46, 68, 100, 220
Description
Used in stationary refrigeration compressors using refrigerants such as ammonia (NH3, R717) or hydrocarbons such as propane (R290), propylene (R1270), etc.
Advantages:
  • Resists hydrocarbon washout/dilution when using hydrocarbon gases
  • Extended drain life
Product
ECOSYN RCPG
Base fluid
PAG
Viscosity grade
46, 68, 100, 220
Description
Used in stationary refrigeration compressors using refrigerants such as ammonia (NH3, R717) or hydrocarbons such as propane (R290), propylene (R1270), etc.
Advantages:
  • Resists hydrocarbon washout/dilution when using hydrocarbon gases
  • Extended drain life