“Synthetic” refers to the base stock of the fluid or oil and means the fluid is not a standard hydrocarbon base stock,
Synthetic fluid in reciprocating piston compressors offers high polarity & solvency, keeping valve surfaces clean. Whilst also providing high thermal and oxidative stability whilst forming very few deposits.
Meanwhile in rotary air compressors, fully synthetic oils can extend compressor oil life from 1-2,000 hours up to over 8,000 hours when compared to mineral oil. Click here for further information.