Compressor Oils
Capella® HFC
Compressor Oils
Capella® HFC
Description

Capella® HFC is a premium-grade, fully synthetic oil for the lubrication of compressors used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Capella HFC is blended exclusively with specially selected polyolesters. It has a high viscosity index ensuring a good lubricity over a wide temperature range.

Typical Characteristics
Product
Capella HFC 32
Capella HFC 55
Capella HFC 68
Capella HFC 100
Capella HFC 170
Capella HFC 220
ISO Viscosity Grade
32
55
68
100
170
220
MPID
219405
219411
219431
219404
219410
219440
Density 15°C, kg/l
1
1.01
0.97
0.97
0.97
0.98
Flash Point, COC, °C
250
>280
>250
>260
260
>290
Pour Point, °C
-57
-48
-39
-30
-27
-27
Viscosity, kinematic
  mm²/s @ 40°C
32
55
68
100
173
220
  mm²/s @ 100°C
6.1
8.8
8.9
11.4
17.1
19
Viscosity Index
141
137
104
100
106
97
Acid No., mg KOH/g
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
Recommended Uses

Capella HFC lubricants have been developed in cooperation with major refrigerant compressor manufacturers worldwide, specifically for use with chlorine-free hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, such as R134a, R404a, R410a or R507, etc. The product series are especially suited for the first-fill and retrofit lubrication of refrigeration compressors in provision and industrial refrigeration plants, as well as in air-conditioning systems and heat pump equipment.

Capella HFC grades are not recommended for use in ammonia refrigerating systems, where Capella WF or Capella A are recommended instead.

Note: Capella HFC lubricants readily absorb moisture from the ambient air, which can cause system performance problems. Capella HFC packages should be kept sealed until time of use and should not be reused once opened.

Capella® HFC Is Recommended For Use In:

DIN 51503-1 Groups KC, KD, KE

Bitzer

Danfoss Bock

Dorin

Mayekawa

GEA Grasso

Sulzer

S Ushio Reinetsu

Carrier

Johnson Controls (Stal, Sabroe and York)

Performance Benefits

1. Efficient, Trouble-free Operation

Exhibits oil-refrigerant miscibility properties with HFC-refrigerants over a wide range of operating temperatures, which helps ensure lubrication of the compressor bearings and to facilitate oil return from the refrigeration system.

2. Minimum Downtime

Helps to provide thermal and chemical stability in the presence of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. Demonstrated good compressor cleanliness with absence of any copper transfer in numerous compressor tests.

3. Lower Maintenance Costs

High resistance to oxidation, even at high operating temperatures, which helps guarantee a long service life. Helps provide lubricity, even in the presence of refrigerants.