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Selecting the Right Lubricant for Your Refrigeration System
Get a lubrication comparison chart to help you select the right lubricant for your refrigeration system.
The Benefits of Oil Analysis
Learn how accurate and safe oil sampling prevents equipment downtime and enhances your company's bottom line.
Rotary Screw Compressors: Lubrication Comparison Chart
Make the selection process easy and access our comparison chart of lubricants for rotary screw compressors.
Lubrication Glossary of Terms
Access our lubrication glossary of terms so you can be prepared for any production issues that may arise in your system.
Blogs
How to Use the Isel Lubricant Finder
The Isel Lubricant Finder offers a quick and easy way to identify Isel lubricants that are ideal replacements for the formulations you use.
The Importance of Lubrication in Rotary Screw Compressors
Lubricants are designed to prevent rust and corrosion, resist thermal and oxidative degradation and impede the formation of contaminants.
What's the (Pour) Point?
If your application involves refrigeration or operates in a cold climate, the pour point of your lubricant is most likely a critical property.
Technology Articles
Avoid Oil Sampling Pitfalls
When collecting oil samples for routine oil analysis, where and how should you do it?
Water Hazard: Protect Lubricants and Equipment from Water Contamination
Removing excess water from a lubricant in a timely manner can help avoid serious damage to the fluid and components.
Avoid These Lubrication Mistakes
The best way to determine the correct frequency of oil changes is to eliminate the guesswork and turn to regular oil analysis.
Q&A Articles
What is GHS and How Does Isel Comply?
OSHA's updated GHS rules provide a globally standardized approach to chemical safety.
How Can Tiny Dust Particles in a Lubricant Harm Machinery?
As they scratch and scrape away at metal surfaces, dust particles generate metal-wear particles that further contaminate the lubricant.
What Factors Affect the Shelf Life of a Lubricant in Storage?
Extreme heat or cold, fluctuating temperatures, moisture/humidity, dust and dirt can shorten the life span of stored lubricants.
Company News
Isel's New Ohio Facility Will Expand 1-Day Shipping Turnaround Capabilities
Isel's new facility in Columbus, Ohio, will allow us to provide unmatched order turnaround time and shipping.
Isel Takes the Lead on Green Initiatives
In our continuous efforts to better support our clients and the communities they serve, Isel is proud to announce the launch of our Sustainable Packaging Recovery Program.
Mark Your September Calendars: Come See Isel at Trade Shows
Isel will be exhibiting at the RETA National Conference 2015 and the FPSA 2015 Process Expo.
Q: Are Two Lubricants With Virtually The Same Performance Specifications Essentially Interchangeable?
A: Not necessarily. Even if they have the same performance characteristics, they may differ in chemical composition. Chemical compatibility is a critical consideration when switching or topping off one lubricant with another. A lubricant can...
Q: When Selecting A Lubricant For Cold-Temperature Operations, What Sort Of Pour Point Should I Look For?
A: To ensure proper fluidity at low temperatures, the pour point of a lubricant (the lowest temperature at which it is designed to flow) ideally should be more than 20°F (10°C) below the application’s lowest...
Q: Mineral-Oil-Based Lubricants Or Synthetic-Based Lubricants — Which Is Better For Your Application?
A: This often-debated issue has no simple answer: It depends on the specific machine, the application, the operating conditions and environment, and other factors. Mineral-oil-based lubricants can offer advantages such as better solubility with additives,...
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