Oil Lubrication - Temperature Limits
Typical temperature limits for lubricating oils:
Oil | Temperature Limits | |
---|---|---|
(oF) | (oC) | |
Mineral | 300 | 149 |
Petroleum | 300 | 149 |
Petroleum, superrefined | 350 | 149 |
Perfluorinated compounds | 600 | 316 |
Polyphenolether | 500 | 260 |
Silicones | 500 | 260 |
Synthetic esters | 400 | 204 |
Synthetic hydrocarbon | 400 | 204 |
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