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There are two distinctly different forms of lubrication on a compressor: the gram and the compression cylinders. The frame requires a constant pressurized supply of oil for the rotating drive train. The cylinders require injections of small amounts of oil on a regular basis to lubricate the reciprocating piston rings. The lubricant in each of these applications may be different. Commonly, operators will use engine oil because they have a ready supply of it for the engine. However, this may not be acceptable oil for the compressor. Cylinder and packing oil selection is based on the operating conditions and the type of gas being compressed. Injection rates are based on simple calculations that serve as a starting point. Periodic inspections and operating philosophy should dictate the actual amount of lubrication that is required. In addition, there are applications where synthetic oil is preferred over mineral oil for both the frame and the cylinders.
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