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When is It Hot Enough for a Synthetic Oil?

When is It Hot Enough for a Synthetic Oil?

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Synthetic Oil

“My supplier is pushing hard to move his synthetic gear oils into my operation. His position is that the units run too hot for long-term use of mineral oils. At what temperature should I switch to a Synthetic Oil lubricant for a non-circulated gearbox?”

First, the term synthetic is very broad, so we assume you are referring to lubricants that are formulated using polyalphaolefin (PAO) synthetic oil base.

Synthetic Oil

There is no single temperature point that dictates a time to move to synthetics. The decision is dependent on equipment continuous loads and shock loads, equipment availability for routine maintenance, criticality of the application, component life cycles, lubricant life cycles and failure modes among other things.

Generally, the rate of lubricant degradation doubles with every 18 degrees F increase in temperature. Once formulated with antioxidant additives, PAO-based lubricants have a lower baseline rate of oxidative degradation. At low temperatures, a PAO’s increased oxidative life may not be noticeable, particularly if you have to change the oil at some point for other reasons. At higher temperatures, the synthetic may last noticeably longer.

Typically, you begin to notice the extra life provided by a PAO synthetic oil above 160 degrees F. If it is above 180 degrees F, and especially 200 degrees F, the difference in oxidative life becomes quite apparent. However, the point at which a change to synthetic is justified is dependent perhaps on a handful of additional “program management” parameters such as:

1. Do you intend to run your gear oils with an appropriate use of filtration and oil analysis to support life-cycle extensions for many years?

2. Are you currently doing oil analysis and performing condition-based changes?

3. Do you have, and have you communicated to your lab, oxidation limits that flag impending oxidation problems?

4. Does the machine’s operating temperature vary a great deal (a PAO’s high viscosity index enables it to operate across a wider temperature range)?

5. Do you have an effective contamination control program in place that will enable you to fully exploit the PAO’s extended life?

With the appropriate management strategy, a change to a high-performance product can actually cost considerably less than the equivalent mineral oil product type. Outside of these considerations, somewhere around 165 degrees F represents the point at which you probably should begin to consider the use of synthetics for the sake of lubricant longevity, if not for the sake of reliability.

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Posted on January 11, 2012 by , Reply

The Next Bite Fishing Show to Air 100th Episode This Season

The Next Bite to Air 100th Episode This Season

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The Next Bite

The Next Bite

The Next Bite

What started out as a simple idea among three of North America’s most hard-core anglers is reaching a true milestone in 2012. Professional anglers Keith Kavajecz (Kaukauna, Wisc.), Pete Maina (Hayward, Wisc.) and Gary Parsons (Glidden, Wisc.) first toyed with the idea of producing their own TV fishing show over a decade ago. The show would be focused on their favorite fish species, Walleye, Muskie and Pike; Fish with Teeth! Pete Maina recalls; “We discussed what would make a great and successful TV show and wanted it to have a very unique format, one that every angler, from beginner to fanatic, would appreciate and enjoy.”

The formula seems to have worked, as their show, The Next Bite, is getting ready to begin its eighth season on the air.

Maina continues, “It started with three individual fishing personalities with differing specialties. We wanted hard core info, real fish catching with the whole story surrounding that success and effort. And it had to be FUN; something that anglers everywhere could relate to.”

And relate they have. The show’s popularity has gained momentum each and every year. Keeping it “Fun” is important, as Kavajecz often stresses, but it’s the high level of education the TNB crew brings to their audience that brings them back week after week.

“Although I fish tournaments for a living,” says Kavajecz, ”hosting The Next Bite show allows me to really get into the details of fishing for walleyes in different locations. All of us try to not only catch fish but then educate the audience so they can go out and be more successful on the water.”

Gary Parsons has been teaching other anglers how to catch walleyes most of his adult life. In his opinion, what makes The Next Bite show so successful is, that “we try to fish in lakes and rivers that relate to everyday fishermen and women.  One week we may be on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, the next trolling muskies on the St. Lawrence River, but in every location we talk technique… so our viewers leave their chairs with a little better understanding of how to get their Next Bite.”

The Next Bite

 

 

 

No doubt the highlight of Season 8 for The Next Bite fans will be the show’s 100th episode, scheduled to air the week of February 20. This will be only the second episode in the show’s history that all three TNB crew members will be sharing a boat at the same time, the first time being the very first episode to air back in 2005. The 100th episode will feature some of the crews favorite moments from the past seven seasons.

The Next Bite airs on the NBC Sports Network (formerly the Versus Network) during the NBC Sports Outdoors block, Tuesdays at 1:00 PM ET and again on Thursdays at 10:00 AM ET beginning December 27, 2011. It can also be seen on WFN (World Fishing Network).

The Next Bite

Darrin Schwenkbeck – Professional Amsoil Sponsored Angler

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Posted on December 27, 2011 by , Reply

Stored Equipment Needs Protection – Engine Fogging Oil

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Engine Fogging Oil

As fall turns to winter, customers in many parts of the country begin placing summer work and recreational equipment; including motorcycles, boats, lawnmowers, construction and farm equipment; into winter storage. Ensure customers’ stored equipment is protected throughout the winter season and in top condition when it is put back into service in the spring. Engine fogging oil helps protect your equipment.

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Fluctuations in ambient temperatures can cause water vapor to form condensate within stored engines. When this condensate comes into direct contact with steel
and iron components, it forms surface corrosion on cylinder liners, piston rings, anti-friction bearings and steel/
iron contact surfaces on rotational seals. Long periods of storage can also dry out cylinders, often resulting in permanent damage when the equipment is taken out
of storage and dry-started. Most two- and four-stroke motor oils are formulated to have an affinity to engine component surfaces, acting as a barrier that keeps condensate from contacting engine components and forming corrosion.
However, the effectiveness of motor oil in this area diminishes with time.

 

AMSOIL Engine Fogging Oil (FOG)

offers superior film retention, providing long-term
protection against corrosion and dry starts, etending engine life and reducing operating expenses. Amsoil engine fogging oil is an aerosol spray formulation offers easy and clean application, while
reaching more components and offering complete distribution of the oil, something especially beneficial in applications with horizontal cylinder orientation, such as outboard
motors. Consult equipment owner’s manual for application directions.

AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer

Gasoline is not formulated for long-term storage and can start to degrade in as little as 60 days, leading to varnish and sludge deposits that clog injectors, fuel lines and carburetors; stick oats; and cause poor engine performance, starting problems, increased maintenance expenses and decreased equipment life. It is difficult to drain all of the fuel from equipment before storage, and doing so would expose the to other problems, including the formation
of rust and corrosion on the bare metal in the tank and fuel system and the drying and cracking of gaskets and seals.
Some fuels are pre-treated with oxidation inhibitors that allow them to be stored for short periods without forming excessive deposits, while other fuels have no inhibitors at all. AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces
the oxidation that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life
and decreasing maintenance expenses.

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Posted on December 12, 2011 by , 3 comments

Synthetic Compressor Oil

Synthetic Compressor Oil – eliminate maintenance on compressors

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Synthetic compressor oil can eliminate one maintenance chore in your shop. Most folks never change the compressor fluid in shop air compressors. These are often neglected, but critical tools in a shop. You can eliminate the need to maintain and monitor oil changes in compressors by installing synthetic compressor oil. AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil is a long-life, premium compressor lubricant based on novel, proprietary technology. It incorporates the highest quality, thermally stable PAO synthetics fortified with premium non-detergent, ashless additives for maximum protection at high temperatures and pressures. It lasts up to eight times longer than petroleum oils, effectively reducing maintenance and waste oil disposal costs.

Improves Compressor Efficiency
AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil has low friction properties and resists viscosity increase from oxidation. It helps improve operating efficiency and saves money on electrical energy consumption.

Synthetic Compressor Oil

synthetic compressor oilControls Foam and Reduces Wear
AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil contains anti-foam additives and, unlike some other compressor oils, is anti-wear fortified. Good foam control reduces heat, oxidation and wear. High contact regions are protected against wear for increased compressor life and efficiency.

Resists Water Contamination
Water from condensation builds up in compressors and can cause unwanted oil/water emulsions, environmental discharge hazards and rust. AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil is hydrolytically stable. It resists acid formation, readily separates from water and is anti-rust fortified. Water can be easily drained for simplified environmental discharge and increased oil life.

Resists Heat and Oxidation
AMSOIL PC Series Oil combines the inherent stability of premium synthetic base oils with specialized anti-oxidant additives to resist varnish, carbon and acid formation. It is formulated to protect compressors better and last longer in service than petroleum oils, especially during hot operating conditions.

Synthetic Compressor Oil

Safety Advantage
AMSOIL PC Series Oil is an ashless, high-flash-point formulation with very low carbon-forming tendencies that minimizes the incidence of ignition-promoting “hot spots.” While PC Series Oil can provide improved fire safety, it cannot be considered non-flammable.

Application Recommendation
AMSOIL PC Series Oil in the appropriate viscosity is recommended for use in single and multistage rotary screw, vane, centrifugal and reciprocating compressor crankcases and cylinders, vacuum pumps and other applications such as gears, bearings, blowers, pumps and handheld pneumatic tools. In compressor applications, drain intervals of 8,000 hours or more can be expected under normal operation. Drain intervals are subject to operating conditions and maintenance practices. Monitoring by oil analysis is recommended. For best performance when converting to AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil, it is recommended the compressor be drained of the old fluid prior to the installation of PC Series Oil. If carbon deposits are present on the internal components, it is recommended they be removed following the compressor manufacturer recommendations.

How to change the air compressor oil

Some air compressors are oil less; they do NOT use oil. If you have one of those, you don’t have to change oil since there isn’t any. Most large shop style tower compressors ARE oil lubricated.

  • Do NOT use regular automotive oil; this is against almost all manufacturer recommendations. Read your manual.
  • Determine the weight and spec recommended.
  • There will usually be a drain and a filler/dipstick.
  • Drain the oil, and put the plug back in.
  • Fill the oil to the level recommended on the dipstick, or on the oil sight glass.
  • Most manufacturers (including CH) recommend changing once after the first hour of use.

  • Synthetic Compressor Oil

    Synthetic Compressor Oil

Here is a detail of how to read the oil sight glass;

Synthetic Compressor Oil

Synthetic Compressor Oil

 

COMPATIBILITY
AMSOIL PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oil is compatible with petroleum oils and most synthetic oils, seals, paints and materials, including the following:

Gases:

• Nitrogen • Hydrogen • Helium • Carbon Monoxide
• Carbon Dioxide (dry) • Ethylene • Methane
• Propane • Butane • Propylene • Butylenes
• Natural Gas • Benzene • Butadiene
• Furnace (crack gas) • Hydrogen Sulfide (dry)
• Synthetic Gas • Sulfur Dioxide

Paints:

• Epoxy • Oil Resistant Alkyd • Acrylic Enamel

Plastics:

• Acetal (Delrin) • ABS • Phenolic • Polyamide-imide
• Polyamide (Nylon)
• Polycarbonate (metal covered only)
• Polyester • Polyetherimide (Nylon) • Polyimide
• Polyphenylene oxide • Polystyrene • Polysulfone
• PTFE (Teflon) • Terephthalate.

Elastomers:

• Fluoroelastomer (Viton) • Nitrile (Buna N)
• Polyacrylate • TFE/P • Poly Urethane.

Note: Not recommended for “breathing air” or refrigeration compressors. Not recommended for use with polycarbonate plastic that is not metal covered, PVC plastic and butyl, ethylene-propylene or SBR rubber. PC Series Synthetic Compressor Oils are Not Compatible with polyalkylene glycol or silicone oils.

Synthetic PC Series Compressor Oils SAE 10W
(PCH)
 SAE 20
(PCI)		 SAE 30
(PCJ) 		SAE 40
(PCK)		 SAE 50
(PCL)
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422 32 46 68 100 150
VK 100°C – ASTM D-445 6.2 7.3 10.9 13.6 17.9
VK 40°C – ASTM D-445 33.1 42.4 67.4 100.5 148.4
Viscosity Index – ASTM D-2270 137 137 153 136 134
SPGR – ASTM D-1298 0.8393 0.8408 0.8468 0.8550 0.8602
Density – ASTM D-1298 6.989 7.001 7.051 7.119 7.163
Flash Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 264 (507) 254 (489) 253 (487) 264 (507) 254 (489)
Fire Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 278 (532) 280 (536) 280 (536) 276 (529) 274 (525)
Pour Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-97 -53 (-63) -48 (-54) -40 (-40) -45 (-49) -42 (-44)
Four-Ball Wear Test – ASTM D-4172 (40 kg, 1200 rpm, 75° C, 60 min.) 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45
Copper Strip Corrosion Test – ASTM D-130 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
Rust Test – ASTM D665 A & B Fresh Water and Synthetic Sea Water Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Foam, ml (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End – and After 10 minutes settling 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0
Demulsibility ASTM D-1401 [oil/water/cuff (minutes)] 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5)

 

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Synthetic PC Series Compressor Oils SAE 10W
(PCH)
 SAE 20
(PCI)		 SAE 30
(PCJ) 		SAE 40
(PCK)		 SAE 50
(PCL)
ISO VG – ASTM D-2422 32 46 68 100 150
VK 100°C – ASTM D-445 6.2 7.3 10.9 13.6 17.9
VK 40°C – ASTM D-445 33.1 42.4 67.4 100.5 148.4
Viscosity Index – ASTM D-2270 137 137 153 136 134
SPGR – ASTM D-1298 0.8393 0.8408 0.8468 0.8550 0.8602
Density – ASTM D-1298 6.989 7.001 7.051 7.119 7.163
Flash Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 264 (507) 254 (489) 253 (487) 264 (507) 254 (489)
Fire Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-92 278 (532) 280 (536) 280 (536) 276 (529) 274 (525)
Pour Point °C (°F) – ASTM D-97 -53 (-63) -48 (-54) -40 (-40) -45 (-49) -42 (-44)
Four-Ball Wear Test – ASTM D-4172 (40 kg, 1200 rpm, 75° C, 60 min.) 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.45
Copper Strip Corrosion Test – ASTM D-130 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
Rust Test – ASTM D665 A & B Fresh Water and Synthetic Sea Water Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
Foam, ml (ASTM D-892) Sequence I, II, III Test End – and After 10 minutes settling 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0 0/0/0
Demulsibility ASTM D-1401 [oil/water/cuff (minutes)] 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5) 40/40/0 (5)

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Posted on December 9, 2011 by , 2 comments

AMSOIL PRODUCTS PREPARE EQUIPMENT FOR TOUGH WINTER WEATHER

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AMSOIL PRODUCTS PREPARE EQUIPMENT FOR TOUGH WINTER WEATHER

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The fall months are the time to place boats, motorcycles and lawn care equipment into storage and prepare snowmobiles, snowblowers and other vehicles for the coming winter.

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AMSOIL products are formulated to provide maximum protection for engines and fuel systems during storage, while Amsoil synthetic motor oils’ low pour points provide superior cold-temperature protection and performance in two-and four-stroke winter equipment.

 

Fall Storage Protection

Gasoline can break down in as little as 60 days, causing varnish and gums that clog injectors, fuel lines and carburetors, leading to poor engine performance and starting problems. In many applications, draining the fuel system can be impractical, and doing so can expose the system to corrosion on the bare metal in the tank and fuel system and cause gasket and seal cracking.

AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer reduces the oxidation that occurs when fuel is store for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses.Amsoil
During storage, fluctuations in ambient temperatures can form condensation within the engine that can cause surface corrosion on cylinder liners, piston rings, anti-friction bearings and steel/iron contact surfaces on rotational seals. Long periods of storage can also dry out cylinders, often resulting in permanent damage when the equipment is dry-started in the spring.

AMSOIL Engine Fogging Oil offers superior film retention, providing long-term protection against corrosion and dry starts, extending engine life and reducing operating expenses. Its aerosol spray formulation offers easy and clean application, while reaching more components and offering complete distribution of the oil, something especially beneficial in applications with horizontal cylinder orientation, such as outboard motors.

Winter Four-Stroke Performance 

Conventional oils thicken in the cold, which can result in inadequate lubrication to critical engine parts at cold start-up, or even prevent the engine from starting.
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke Power Sports Synthetic Motor Oil provides serious protection and performance in four-stroke engines, including ATVs and snowmobiles. Its broad 0W-40 viscosity rating effectively protects in both hot and cold temperature extremes.
AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke Synthetic Small Engine Oil provides exceptional protection in the severe-service conditions common in both gasoline-and diesel-fueled small engines including welders, skidsteers, compressors, snowblowers and more. It remains fluid at sub-zero temperatures for superior cold-weather protection.
Winter Two-Stroke Performance
AMSOIL DOMINATOR and INTERCEPTOR
Synthetic 2-cycle Oils provides exceptional performance in snowmobiles and other two-stroke equipment. Amsoil DOMINATOR is formulated with heavier base oils for “on the edge” operation, while also protecting pistons and bearings subjected to the rigors of extreme riding.
AMSOIL INTERCEPTOR is engineered specifically for power-sports applications and engines equipped with exhaust power valves. It contains the finest synthetic base oils and additives for exceptional cleanliness, while controlling exhaust valve sticking and providing outstanding overall lubrication.
Gasoline Additive
AMSOIL Quick shot SE is formulated to thoroughly clean varnish, gums and insoluble debris in two-and four-stroke gasoline-powered small engines and power sports equipment fuel systems, restoring peak performance. Amsoil Quickshot effectively addresses performance issues related to ethanol, water and dirty pump gas, while stabilizing fuel between uses and during short-term storage periods. Use Amsoil for fewer fuel related problems and better winter performance.

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Posted on November 19, 2011 by , Reply