Case Study: Oil Eliminates Tar Buildup, Seizing in Vacuum Pump

Overview:

Value Proposition
Technical know-how and a lubricant recommendation from Dow Corning applications engineers helped drive costs down.

Application
Lubrication of vacuum pump in chemicals processing plant.

Problem
High-purity synthetic oil was rapidly oxidizing, resulting in a buildup of tar and varnish that caused pump seizure every four to seven days.

Solution
New technology ultra high-purity synthetic blend vacuum pump oil

Author: Dow Corning | File Type: pdf

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