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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: UCON™ Polyalkylene Glycol Compressor Fluids
- Product: UCON™ Polyalkylene Glycol Compressor Fluids
- Industries: Facility Infrastructure | Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul | Transportation
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
UCON™ PE-320
UCON™ PE-320 is an ISO 320 synthetic oil fluid containing a polyalkylene glycol (PAG) base and specially designed for use in industrial applications, such as rotary vane and reciprocating compressors. This heat transfer fluid and lubricant additive offers low varnish and sludge formation, low volatility, and excellent thermal and oxidation stability.
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Specifications
Viscosity (cSt at 37.8°C): 303
Viscosity index: 207
Pour point,°C (°F): −7 (19)
Water content, maximum %: 0.15
Ash content, maximum %: 0.01
Specific gravity, 20/20°C: 1.079
Primary Chemistry:
Polyalkylene glycol (PAG)
- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: UCON™ Polyalkylene Glycol Compressor Fluids
- Product: UCON™ Polyalkylene Glycol Compressor Fluids
- Industries: Facility Infrastructure | Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul | Transportation
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
UCON™ PE-320 is a high-performance synthetic lubricant made from a specially selected polyalkylene glycol base stock polymer to provide exceptional lubricity. This versatile fluid can be used in various industrial applications, including as a compressor fluid, due to its excellent lubricating properties. UCON™ PE-320 is also used as a lubricant in machinery for producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food due to its outstanding performance features.
It can resist the formation of sludge varnish and lacquer and is soluble in water, making it easier to clean and dispose of and reducing the risk of contamination. With its exceptional lubricity, high viscosity index, and low volatility, UCON™ PE-320 extends the service life of your system and provides long-lasting performance, making it an ideal choice for many industrial applications. It has a viscosity of 303 cSt at 37.8°C.
Specifications
Viscosity (cSt at 37.8°C): 303
Viscosity index: 207
Pour point,°C (°F): −7 (19)
Water content, maximum %: 0.15
Ash content, maximum %: 0.01
Specific gravity, 20/20°C: 1.079
Primary Chemistry:
Polyalkylene glycol (PAG)
Features & Benefits
- No sludge, varnish, or lacquer formed
- Excellent lubricity
- Good additive response
- Adaptable solubility
- High viscosity index
- Nontoxic
- Biodegradable
- Excellent compatibility with all types of compressors
- No thickeners added
- Low pressure
- High oxidative stability
- Thermal stability
- Low volatility
- Low vapor pressure
- US FDA-approved components (21 CFR 178.3570)
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Increased equipment reliability
Problems Solved
Excessive sludge or varnish buildup in the compressor
Frequent required compressor maintenance from inferior lubrication
Fluid loss and evaporation
Poor viscosity at varying temperatures
Poor performance or breakdown at high operating temperatures
Applications
UCON™ PE-320 can be used in a variety of applications, including:
Polyethylene hyper compressors
Centrifugal compressors
Sliding vane compressors
Heat transfer fluids
Metalworking fluids
Oil and gas refining: reciprocating, hydrogen compression
Rotary screw compressors for hydrocarbon gasses
Lubricant additive in hydraulic systems, gearboxes, compressors, and plastic injection
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