Air compressor oil Shrieve ZEROL®AIR 3046A AIR 3000 Series

Shrieve Air 3046A Compressor Oil – Advanced Lubricant for Industrial Air Compressors

Shrieve Air 3046A compressor oil is an advanced synthetic lubricant from the renowned Shrieve Air 3000 compressor oil product line by Shrieve. Formulated with an ISO VG 46 viscosity grade and powered by an enhanced additive chemistry (the “A” designation stands for Advanced Additive Formula), Shrieve Air 3046A is engineered for continuous 24/7 industrial air compressor operations under elevated temperatures and heavy mechanical stress.

• Product Name: Shrieve Air 3046A

• Product Series: Shrieve Air 3000 Compressor Oil Series

• Viscosity Grade: ISO VG 46

• Key Feature: Advanced Additive Technology for superior varnish & oxidation resistance

• Fluid Drain Life: Up to 8,000 – 10,000 operating hours (depending on operating conditions)

• Primary Application: Oil-injected rotary screw and heavy-duty rotary vane air compressors.

Key Advantages for Industrial Plants

Utilizing Shrieve Air 3000 compressor oil (specifically the upgraded Air 3046A formulation) delivers significant technical and economic value to industrial facilities:

1. Advanced Varnish & Sludge Control: Next-generation oxidation inhibitors and dispersants prevent carbon varnish deposits on rotors, control valves, and oil-separator elements, keeping internal machinery clean.

2. Extended Operating Life (Up to 10,000 Hours): High thermal-oxidative stability minimizes fluid breakdown, extending drain intervals and substantially lowering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

3. Rapid Demulsibility & Corrosion Protection: Quickly sheds moisture and condensed water from the oil, allowing efficient condensate removal while shielding internal metal surfaces against rust and pitting.

4. Energy Efficiency Optimization: Low fluid friction optimizes rotor sealing and mechanical performance, allowing your industrial air compressor to run efficiently while cutting plant power costs.

Applications in Industrial Air Compressor Systems

Shrieve Air 3046A is recommended for demanding plant compressed air environments:

• Oil-Injected Rotary Screw Compressors: Provides exceptional cooling, sealing, and rotor lubrication under high speeds and discharge pressures.

• Rotary Vane Compressors: Delivers a resilient hydrodynamic film to shield sliding vanes against wear and scuffing.

• Target Industries: Automotive manufacturing, electronics assembly, heavy engineering, packaging, textiles, and chemical processing facilities requiring uninterrupted compressed air supply.

ZEROL® AIR 3000 Series compressor oil is formulated for reliable compressor lubrication and protection. It helps provide stable viscosity, oxidation resistance, anti-wear performance, and dependable operation for compressor systems. The product is suitable for applications requiring the corresponding viscosity grade and may be used as a replacement for equivalent compressor oil products.

Why Facilities Choose Shrieve Air 3046A

In modern manufacturing, an industrial air compressor serves as the vital power source driving automated production equipment. Substandard fluid performance leads to elevated operating temperatures, fouled separators, and unscheduled downtime. The Shrieve Air 3000 compressor oil family—featuring the upgraded Shrieve Air 3046A—is field-proven to maximize system uptime and protect valuable plant equipment assets.

Contact TayhoStar today to request technical specifications and get expert lubrication advice tailored to your industrial air compressor fleet!

Test standards: ASTM D445, ASTM D2270, ASTM D92, ASTM D97, ASTM D892, ASTM D130.