High Temperature Oils
Many factors must be considered when selecting a lubricant for an application with maximum and minimum temperature of operation being the most important.
Simplistically both oils and greases evaporate or degrade at elevated temperatures, some types more than others. Synthetics are generally more thermally stable and resistant to extremes of temperature however for all lubricants a good rule of thumb is that for every 10-15°C raise in temperature, you typically half the life of the lubricant.
Another factor to consider is the viscosity and also the Viscosity Index (VI) of the lubricant. The Viscosity is basically how ‘thick’ the fluid is at a set temperature, usually at 40°C and is measured in Centistokes cSt. The Viscosity Index is a measure of how the viscosity changes with temperature. Fluids become thicker at lower temperatures and thinner at higher temperatures, the ideal lubricant offers a more stable viscosity throughout a wide temperature range, a high VI.
The key to choosing a lubricant with the correct viscosity is knowing the operating temperature and the viscosity can be then chosen to give an adequate lubricant film at that temperature.
Mineral oils are less resistant to degradation than synthetic oils however additives can also be used to enhance the VI and resistance to oxidation.
When we consider grease lubrication the base oil properties must still be considered however we must also be careful with selecting the ideal thickener and additives. Some soaps are more thermally stable than others, some will melt at relatively low temperatures rendering the product useless, some are not compatible with certain materials, some are more resistant to water washout there are many factors to consider.Perfluoropolether fluids (PFPE Oils) are synthetic fully fluorinated materials used as lubricants and coatings in the most extreme temperature lubrication applications. Fluorinated oils and greases offer the ultimate in lubricant performance throughout a wide range of different industries and applications where conventional and other synthetic lubricants are not able to survive.
IKV Group’s fluorinated lubricants under the brands ZAROX and FLUOR offer the ultimate in choice from a full range of different viscosity fluids, pastes, greases and dispersions with additives where required to suit the specific application. They are also available in a range of different fluid and grease based aerosols.
High Temperature Oils
What is High Temperature?
Obviously what we consider as high temperature is relative and varies from industry to industry and application to application however a simple guide is as follows:
| Product type | Temperature Range |
| General Purpose | 50 to 100 °C |
| Middle to High Temperature | 100 to 200 °C |
| High Temperature | 200 to 300 °C |
| Extreme Temperature | 300+ ° |
Usually the larger the operating temperature requirement the more costly the product however it is the cost effectiveness that we must consider. In some cases using the correct product can save having to re-lubricate frequently, extend product life and reduce wear and failures leading to increased productivity & big savings.
IKV Group are specialists in high temperature lubricants, oils greases and dry film coatings.
High Temperature Oils
The IKV RAMCA series is an ester range. This range of synthetic oils has low residue levels & is intended for use on chains up to 250°C. They also offer very good anti-wear capacities, high resistance to temperature and low dripping levels. The Ramca products keep the chains clean thanks to their detergent effect thereby improving the useful life of the chains.
IKV-RAMCA 100 is a special synthetic ester oil with an extremely low evaporation rate even when working in the temperature range of 200°C to 260°C. Its excellent resistance to oxidation and extremely well balanced additive package make it very stable in a large range of temperatures and helps avoid lacquer residues at high temperatures.
IKV-RAMCA 100 also provides excellent anti-wear and extreme pressure protection.It was specifically developed for the lubrication of chains and bearings which are operating at temperatures between 170°C and 280°C in continuous use.
Typical applications include:
- chains and tracks for textile frames
- chains and rollers for continuous particle board presses
- chains and bearings situated in stoves, ovens and dryers
- chains and rollers in high temperature bakery ovens
IKV-RAMCA 150 is a special synthetic ester oil which does not form coking residues when subjected to high temperatures.
IKV-RAMCA 250 is also a special synthetic ester oil with an extremely low evaporation rate which can be used up to 260 °C as a high temperature oil for circulation or total loss oil applications.
IKV-RAMCA 250 was specifically developed for the lubrication of chains and bearings which are operating at temperatures between 170°C and 280°C in continuous use. Typical applications include:
- chains and tracks for textile frames
- chains and rollers for continuous particle board presses
- chains and bearings situated in stoves and dryers
- chains and rollers in high temperature bakery ovens
IKV-RAMCA 320N is a totally synthetic oil with a viscous structure and an extremely low evaporation rate even when working continuously in the temperature range of 200°C to 260°C.
The range also includes:-
RAMCA 50
RAMCA 250 Spray
RAMCA 320
RAMCA 460
RAMCA 4600
RAMCA 4600 Spray
IKV Group’s fluorinated lubricants are marketed under the brands ZAROX and FLUOR - these offer the ultimate in high temperature performance. See below a full list of our Zarox and IKV Fluor ranges. Please contact us for more details about the most suitable product for your applications.
- ZAROX C-2005
- ZAROX DMA 112
- ZAROX DMA 212
- ZAROX DMA 219
- ZAROX DMB 30
- ZAROX DXA 161
- ZAROX DXA 162
- ZAROX DXB 32
- ZAROX DXN 82
- ZAROX GSN 1
- ZAROX GYC 14 SUV 20
- ZAROX GYC 8 FSUV 30
- ZAROX GYC 8 SUV 30
- ZAROX GYC 8 SUV 5
- ZAROX GYC 8 TUV 3P
- ZAROX GYC 8 UV 30
- ZAROX GYN 14-20
- ZAROX GYN 14-90
- ZAROX GYN 3-12
- ZAROX GYS 8 TUV 85
- ZAROX KYC 142-10 SUV
- ZAROX KYN 142-18
- ZAROX KYN 142-40
- ZAROX KYN 262-10
- ZAROX LMB 71
- ZAROX LTA 220
- ZAROX LXB 22
- ZAROX LYA 510
- ZAROX LYA 511
- ZAROX LYA 513
- ZAROX LYC 352
- ZAROX LYN 21
- ZAROX LYN 80
- ZAROX LYN 81
- ZAROX MYB 421
- ZAROX OXN 1
- ZAROX OXN 16
- ZAROX OXN 32
- ZAROX OXN 8
- ZAROX OYC 14 SUV
- ZAROX OYC 3 SUV
- ZAROX OYN 14
- ZAROX OYN 14 SPRAY
- ZAROX OYN 2
- ZAROX OYN 26
- ZAROX OYN 3
- ZAROX OYN 35
- ZAROX OYN 4
- ZAROX OYN 51
- ZAROX OYN 7
- ZAROX SHN
- ZAROX SYN 2
- ZAROX TXA 322
- ZAROX TYA 141
- ZAROX TYA 142
- ZAROX TYA 352
- ZAROX TYA 511
- ZAROX TYA 512
- ZAROX TYA 519
- ZAROX TYB 512
- ZAROX TYN 142
- ZAROX TYN 262
- ZAROX TYN 82
- ZAROX VYN 51-50
- IKV -FLUOR 103 MX 5
- IKV-FLUOR 106 GD 8
- IKV-FLUOR 141 SPRAY
- IKV-FLUOR 150 C
- IKV-FLUOR 150
- IKV-FLUOR 150-50 F
- IKV-FLUOR 200
- IKV-FLUOR 22 VPF
- IKV-FLUOR 240
- IKV-FLUOR 250
- IKV-FLUOR 250 TUV
- IKV-FLUOR 32 C
- IKV-FLUOR 32 C SPRAY
- IKV-FLUOR 32 CK
- IKV-FLUOR 32
- IKV-FLUOR 32 SPRAY
- IKV-FLUOR 32 V
- IKV-FLUOR 450
- IKV-FLUOR 450/50 XF
- IKV-FLUOR 500
- IKV-FLUOR 70
- IKV-FLUOR 70 SF SPRAY
- IKV-FLUOR 70 SPRAY
- IKV-FLUOR 70/90 XF
- IKV-FLUOR 85
- IKV-FLUOR DEL 2-V
- IKV-FLUOR DH-2
- IKV-FLUOR DH-2 NA
- IKV-FLUOR DH-2/C
- IKV-FLUOR DL-2
- IKV-FLUOR DLB-2 NA
- IKV-FLUOR DM-1
- IKV-FLUOR DMB 192
- IKV-FLUOR H-0
- IKV-FLUOR H-00
- IKV-FLUOR H-000
- IKV-FLUOR H-1
- IKV-FLUOR H-2
- IKV-FLUOR H-2 K
- IKV-FLUOR H-3
- IKV-FLUOR H-4
- IKV-FLUOR HEL-2 K
- IKV-FLUOR L-2
- IKV-FLUOR M-2
- IKV-FLUOR M-2 K
- IKV-FLUOR MP 0 SL
- IKV-FLUOR MP 1 SL
- IKV-FLUOR MP 1 SL TUV
- IKV-FLUOR MP 2 H
- IKV-FLUOR MP 2 L
- IKV-FLUOR MP 2 M
- IKV-FLUOR MP 2 SL
- IKV-FLUOR MP-2 EL
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 0 H
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 0 L
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 0 M
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 0 SL
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 00 H
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 000 EL
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 H (LA)
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 H
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 H MOD
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 H/GC
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 L
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 M
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 1 TL
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 EH
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 H
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 L
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 M
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 SL
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 TL
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 2 VH
- IKV-FLUOR MPA 3 H
- IKV-FLUOR MPA-2 EL
- IKV-FLUOR MPM 2 H
- IKV-FLUOR SL-0 K
- IKV-FLUOR SM-2/BM
- IKV-FLUOR SMP 2 H
- IKV-FLUOR SMP 2 L
- IKV-FLUOR SMPA 2 M
- IKV-FLUOR SMPA 2 SL
- IKV-FLUOR SMPA 3 H
- IKV-FLUOR SMPX 2 L
- IKV-FLUOR TA 1/2 H
- IKV-FLUOR TA 2/3 H
- IKV-FLUOR TA 3 H
- IKV-FLUOR TB 1-SL
- IKV-FLUOR TB-2 L
- IKV-FLUOR VST 05
High Temperature Oils
High Temperature Oils
