Lubricant oils

[CleanBob]

Where can I find the specifications for blends that are used in military applications? I need to specify construction materials for a facility. It seems that some additives are corrosive when concentrated. I have been told that "Polyl Esters" attack epoxy coatings (paint), I have even heard that stainless steel is attacked by certain of these products. I am not a chemist! please keep any answers at a plant engineer level.

 

[romke]

Most military standards are not much different then standards for civil applacations - the equipment is usually not much different. Military standards do however differ in two ways: part of the standard are usually some regulations regarding the amount of time a product can be kept in stock without deteriorating and the military tend to keep as few standards as possible with a rather wide field of application. That means that most &quot;pure&quot; military standard products are somewhat limited in performance when compared with commercially available civilian products.<br>
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I can be more precise if you know what specification is called for in this particular instance.<br>
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Anyway...polyol esters are quite different from mineral oils and can attack coatings and paint.

 

[CleanBob]

Thanks,<br>
We are looking mostly at turbine oils,<br>
blending polyol esters with polymers.<br>
Three year shelf life, high grade product.<br>
? Is viton compatible with POEs?

 

[CleanBob]

Thanks,<br>
we are looking at turbine oils.<br>
Blends of POE and polymers.<br>
Three year shelf life.<br>
? Is viton compatible ?

 

[Diaz1961]

Hi CleanBob

Have you tried this page?

http://www.roshfrans.com

good look