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Lubrication oil recommendation

for Sauer piston and screw compressors
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Introduction for lubricating oils for Sauer compressors

The following lubricating oil recommendations for Sauer piston and

screw type compressors include:

- Mineral oils
- Synthetic oils
- Preservation oils
- Lubricating oils for Sauer screw type compressors.

Note!
The approved oils in these lists are based upon
proven operational experience with Sauer piston
compressors. Lubricants ’bold’ referred to in the
lubricant table may only be used after approval by
J.P. SAUER & SOHN. Otherwise the warranty is
void. Please contact our Customer Service when
selecting oils not listed, or if operating conditions
differ from those recommended.

Scope The lubricant table applies to all Sauer

compressors. The lubricant table does not apply to
temperature ranges outside of +5 … +55°C.In general,
we recommend mineral oils of the viscosity class in
accordance with ISO VG 100 for the temperature range
5 … 55°C for air compressors. The lubricating oils
should at least con-form to the group VCL in accordance
with DIN 51506.

Changing lubricating When changing lubricating oil types from mineral oil to
oil types from mineral synthetic oil, or vice versa, we recommend to drain
to synthetic oil completely the existing oil and to flush three times before
refilling with the new oil type.
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Lubricating oils for Sauer piston type compressors

- Mineral oils
Mineral-base oils are used for a wide range of applications providing
exceptional equipment protection and reliability for compressors by:

Mineral-base oil - Mineral oils have good lubricating qualities.

general properties - Mineral oils are available with differing viscosity’s.
- Mineral oils can adsorb water.
- Mineral oils do not affect standard seals (NBR).
- Mineral oils are readily available, worldwide.
- Mineral oils are inexpensive in comparison to “special“ oil types.
- Different mineral oils can be mixed together.
- The disposal of mineral oil is simpler compared to the disposal
needed for synthetic oils.

The range of application for mineral oils is limited by:

Application limitations - Mineral oils are limited by operating temperature.

- Mineral oil viscosity changes with temperature.
- Use of mineral oils may be restricted with high ambient
temperatures.

Standard mineral oil As a standard for industrial applications, Shell Corena P100
is used in Sauer compressors.

Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, Sauer piston compressors are
delivered without oil.
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Admitted mineral oils The approved list of mineral oils can be used in Sauer compressors:
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Mineral oils for The following alternative mineral oils can be used without
naval applications restriction for Naval applications:

- Synthetic oils
Synthetic oils are used in applications for which special
properties are needed:

’Special’ properties - Synthetic oils offer good oxidation resistance.

- Synthetic oils have improved viscosity-temperature behavior.
- Synthetic oils are suitable for high and low temperature
operation:

• they have a better flow behavior at low

temperatures;
• they have a slight tendency to vaporize at
high temperatures.

- Synthetic oils have a greater life span owing to lower aging.

- Synthetic oils have a lower combustibility tendency.
- Synthetic oils have an improved chemical compatibility.

The range of application for synthetic oils is limited by the fact as:

Application limitations - Synthetic oils display solubility of additives.

- Synthetic oils have hydrolytic properties
(separation when water is added).
- Synthetic oils have limited anti-corrosion properties.
- Synthetic oils have limited compatibility with elastomers.
- Synthetic oils are not always readily available.
- Synthetic oils are more costly compared to a mineral oil.
- Synthetic oils cannot be mixed with mineral oils.

Note!
We recommend for initial starting to use mineral
oils. Please consult our Customer Service, if you wish to
use synthetic oils.
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The synthetic oils listed below can be used in Sauer compressors:

Synthetic oils for The NATO classified synthetic oil OY 1230 can be used
naval applications for Naval applications.
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Compression of The favorable properties of synthetic oil make this oil type
“dry“ gases the re commended choice for Sauer ’dry’ gas
compressors. The absence of water, or oxygen, content in
the ’dry’ gas can result in poor oil film adhesion and rapid
internal wear. To prevent premature wear, Sauer standard is
Mobil Rarus 829 for all ’dry’ gas applications, such as
Nitrogen, Helium, Argon, etc.

Standard synthetic oil As a standard synthetic oil, Mobil Rarus 829 is

recommended for the compression of ’dry’ gases in
Sauer compressors.

Note!
As a standard, compressors for Helium- and Argon
compression are supplied by Sauer with a first filling of
Mobil Rarus 829, while compressors made for the
compression of other gases are supplied without first oil
filling; for special requests, please contact our Service.
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- Preservation oils
Sauer standard is to use preservation oil Mobilarma 524. Alternatively,
the following preservation or, flushing, oils can be used:

Sauer standard is to deliver all compressors preserved with

Mobilarma 524 to guard against internal corrosion. To avoid any
possibility of downstream contamination on initial start-up, it is
recommended the compressor is run for 15 minutes “unloaded“ with drain
valves open.
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Lubricating oils for Sauer screw type compressors

The following lubricating oils are recommended for screw
type compressors:

Mineral oils

As a standard mineral lubricating oil Energol RC-R 46 is

used and required for screw-type compressors. The use of other mineral
oils for screw-type compressors is subject to special approval by J.P.
SAUER & SOHN.

Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, screw-type compressors are delivered with oil.
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Synthetic oils

As a standard synthetic lubricating oil Enersyn RC-S 46 is used and

required for screw-type compressors. The use of other synthetic oils for
screw-type compressors is subject to special approval by J.P. SAUER &
SOHN.

Note!
Unless otherwise ordered, screw-type compressors are delivered with oil.
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Oil filling amount for Sauer piston and screw type compressors
- Application for Sauer piston type compressors

- Compressor will be supplied without oil

- Oil must be filled into the compressor’s crankcase before
running
- Application point: crank case
- Oil change interval: 50 hour after initial operation
(more detail: please refer to the compressor manual)

Crank case oil volume for Sauer water cooled compressors

(liter/set)

WP100: 9 WP200: 11,5 WP240: 11,5 WP400: 13,5

Crank case oil volume for Sauer air cooled

compressors (liter/set)

WP15L: 1,5 WP22L: 1,5 WP33L: 1,5 WP45L: 5,2

WP65L: 5,2 WP81L: 10,5 WP101L: 10,5 WP121L: 13,6

WP151L: 13,6 WP271L: 21,5 WP311L: 21,5

WP146L: 13,0 WP226L: 21,5

- Application for Sauer screw type compressors

- Compressor will be supplied with oil

- Ensure that the screw compressor is filled with oil before
running. If not please refill the compressor with oil before
running.
- Application point: Oil tank
- Oil change interval: 50 hour after initial operation
(more detail: please refer to the compressor manual and/or to
the maintenance list)

Crank case oil volume for Sauer screw

compressors (liter/set)

SC15: 6 SC22: 6 SC26: 8 SC31: 8

SC42: 17 SC52: 17

SC51: 25 SC61: 25 SC76: 25