High Flash Point hydraulic oil
High Flash Point hydraulic oil
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I am looking for a high flash point hydrualic fluid that is "user friendly" (ie, easily handled and noncorrosive). The fluid is used to actuate the hydraulic actuator on a valve in a piping system. The system piping is 900F and the fear is that if the oil contacts the hot surface or creates a mist/fog due to a leak, a fire or explosion can result. I am looking for a fluid with a flashpoint over 900F. I am not well educated in the field of tribology and am not familar with the various hydrualic fluids on the market. Any suggestions?





RE: High Flash Point hydraulic oil
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RE: High Flash Point hydraulic oil
In our experience, fluids that pass and look good on the videos may not act the same way in real life.
FM tests were under revision to a method of rating flame resistance by the amount of energy release. I don't know the status.
900F is veryhigh flash point. I think you will end up with phosphate ester (nasty), or water glycol. I don't think any of the polyol esters or other syntetics will do what you need. Certainly not petroleum oils.
Search by the steel mills applications also, rolling billets, etc.
We ended up with high performance water glycols, Citgo FR5046HP.
k
RE: High Flash Point hydraulic oil
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