- Refrigeration compressors
ISO VG 68
Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F 68
Synthetic polyol ester oil for HFC refrigerants
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Standards & approvals
DIN 51503 KD
Refrigeration compressor oil KD — DIN 51503
Class KD of DIN 51503: a synthetic refrigeration compressor oil.
Specifications
- Brand
- Shell
- Category
- Compressor oils
- Viscosity
- ISO VG 68
- Manufacturer code
- 001D8396
- Availability
- On request
Typical characteristics
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| ISO viscosity grade | 68 | ISO 3448 |
| Refrigerator Oil Group | KD | DIN 51503 |
| Kinematic viscosity @40°Cmm2/s | 66 | ISO 3104 |
| Kinematic viscosity @100°Cmm2/s | 8.8 | ISO 3104 |
| Density @15°Ckg/m3 | 991 | ISO 12185 |
| Flash point (COC)°C minimum | 230 | ISO 2592 |
| Pour point°C | -42 | ISO 3016 |
| Neutralisation numbermg KOH/g | (TAN) 0.06 | ASTM D664 maximum |
| Characteristics when used with R134a - Floc- point°C maximum | -30 | DIN 51351 |
| Characteristics when used with R134a - Refrigerant Stability @250°Cminimum | 96 | DIN 51393 |
Complete documentation
Manufacturer's description
Advanced Synthetic Refrigerator Compressor Lubricant. Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F is a synthetic refrigeration lubricant with a polyol ester base fluid. It has been developed for use with R134a and other HFC refrigerants.
Applications
- Refrigerator CompressorsShell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F is recommended for use in open, semi-open and hermetic compressors in domestic, commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. It can be used in both rotary and reciprocating compressor types.
- Refrigerant CompatibilityShell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F is recommended for use with R134a and other types of HFC refrigerant.
- Seal CompatibilityShell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F is compatible with all sealing materials commonly used with HFC refrigerant systems.
Performance & benefits
- Extended maintenance intervalsShell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F has excellent high temperature and oxidation stability providing long service life even where high compressor discharge temperatures are found.
- Wear protectionShell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F has been designed to minimise the wear in bearings and pistons – the most critical parts of a reciprocating compressor.
- Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-F meets the requirements of DIN 51503 KD
Fits
Alternatives and similar products
Equivalents
Shared standards: DIN 51503 KD
Mobil Gargoyle Arctic Oil 300
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Same viscosity grade
Mobil EAL Arctic 68
Polyol ester synthetic oil for refrigeration compressors on HFC and HFO refrigerants
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ISO VG 68
Same viscosity grade
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