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R Series  
  RAB Series  
  RHB Series  
  RHT Series  
  RPA Series  
  RPE Series  
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R Series

Summit R Series synthetic hydrocarbon refrigeration lubricants are designed to function under severe service conditions.  These fluids have a very high viscosity index, contain no paraffin and are compatible with various fluorinated refrigerants, ammonia, methyl chloride and carbon dioxide. The Summit R Series are completely miscible with petroleum-based fluids.  

These products are USDA H-1 approved and have Kosher approval.

R-100 is designed to operate in rotary compressors requiring an ISO-32 viscosity rating.

R-150 is designed to operate in rotary compressors requiring an ISO-46 viscosity rating.

R-200 is designed to operate in rotary screw compressors requiring an ISO-68 viscosity rating.

R-300 is designed to operate in reciprocating compressors requiring an ISO-100 viscosity rating.

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RAB Series

Summit RAB Series refrigeration oils are alkylate based and formulated for use in reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal refrigeration compressors using ammonia, R12, R22, R114 and R502.  These products are extremely stable at high compression temperatures while providing excellent low temperature properties at evaporator temperatures below -50°F.  Other performance benefits include excellent solubility with refrigerants, good compatibility with construction materials, extended service life , and reduced deposit formations in high and low temperature areas.

Applications:

Refrigeration compressors using ammonia, R12, R22, R114, and R502 as the refrigerant.  Compatible with conventional mineral oils and most construction materials including Viton®, Neoprene®, and Buna-N.

Available as: RAB-32 and RAB-68

 

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RHB Series

The RHB Series is formulated from an AB-Alkylbenzene synthetic blend and designed to function under the stringent requirements of CFCs-Chlorofluorocarbon, HCFCs- Hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerants like R11, R12, R13, R22, R113, R114, R123, R124 R401a, R401b, R402a, R402b, R403b, R406a, R408a, R409a, R500, R502, R503; & R717 (NH3 aka ammonia) DX and liquid overfeed industrial refrigeration systems. Besides its inherent inertness, improved system efficiency and higher productivity, the performance advantages of the RHB Series versus naphthenic oils include:

(1) Partial miscibility and solubility with CFCs, HCFCs and ammonia for improved oil return to the compressor;

(2) Superior system cleanliness and lubricity to reduce component wear and corrosion;

(3) Superior chemical and thermal stability;

(4) Lower foaming tendency; and

(5) Extended oil drain capability.

RHB Series is well-suited for both rotary screw and reciprocating compressors in ammonia service. It is guaranteed to function with evaporators operating down to –40˚C. RHB Series is compatible with all types of seals and O-rings used in ammonia compressors including Neoprene (chloroprene), Buna-N and NBR. RHB Series is also 100% compatible with naphthenic and paraffinic mineral oils, as well as PAO and AB synthetic oils, which allows top-off over these other oils and eliminates the need for system flushes and excessive evaporator maintenance. As with all specialty lubricants, indoor storage and immediate closing of original containers after use is strongly recommended to avoid particulate and moisture.

Available as:  RHB- 32, RHB- 46, RHB- 68, RHB-100

 

RHT-Series

Summit RHT series are highly refined, hydrotreated ammonia compressor lubricants specially designed to function under the stringent requirements of closed-loop ammonia refrigeration systems.  Besides providing value-added benefits in the areas of improved system efficiency and higher productivity, the performance advantages of Summit RHT series versus naphthenic oils include:

  • Reduced oil carryover

  • Superior cleanliness

  • Superior chemical and thermal stability

  • Enhanced wear protection

  • Lower foaming tendency

  • Extended oil drain interval capability

  • Less oil make-up

Summit RHT series are exceptionally well suited for rotary screw, reciprocating and rotary vane compressors in ammonia service.  They are compatible with naphthenic and other hydrotreated paraffinic-based compressor oils for ammonia service, as well as PAO and alkylbenzene-based products.  They are compatible with all seal elastomers commonly used in these systems including Buna-N, Neoprene and Fluorocarbon (Viton®).  Due to swelling, softening and rapid deterioration of Neoprene seals in the presence of naphthenic oils, it is strongly recommended that these seals be replaced before changing to Summit RHT.

Available as: RHT- 32, RHT- 46, RHT- 68, and RHT-100

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RPA Series

Summit’s RPA Series is a synthesized hydrocarbon-alkylate 100% full-synthetic formulation for reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal refrigeration compressor applications using any of several refrigerants including ammonia (R717), R12, R13, R22, R113, R114, R123, R401A, R401B, R402B, R409A, R500, R502 and R503.  Summit RPA Series is not compatible with R134A and most HFCs.  This product is extremely stable at higher compression temperatures while providing excellent low temperature properties at low evaporator temperatures.  Performance and cost benefits include:

  • Reduced and easier oil draining from the plant    

  • Reduced oil consumption- Up to 70% less vs. mineral oils    

  • Reduced deposit formation & low foaming tendency

  •  Excellent seal, paint & plastic compatibility

  •  Extended lubricant service life- Up to 5 times longer vs. mineral oils

  • Chemically stable in the presence of normal levels of water and air

  • Extended lubricant service life vs. Mineral oils

Available as:  RPA-32, RPA-46, RPA-68, RPA-100

 

RPE Series

Summit’s RPE Series are fully synthetic lubricants designed for use in refrigeration compressors using R-134A as the refrigerant.  They have excellent chemical and thermal stability as well as superior lubricity characteristics with steel and aluminum.  They are also miscible with all HFCs, HCFCs, CFCs and blends.  They were specifically developed for HFC refrigerants.

Available as:  RPE-32, RPE-46, RPE-68, RPE-100

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SRO SERIES

The Summit SRO Series was developed to address the shortcomings of POE based formulations for these applications. The SRO Series is a 100% synthetic POE blend designed for HFC and HCFC refrigerant gas miscibility in industrial and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and chiller applications. The benefits to be realized over traditional POE-based formulations include:

  • 100% compatibility with other POE-based oils

  • Less hygroscopic than other POE-based oils

  • Improved oil life due to improved chemical stability

  • Better wear protection versus other POE-based oils

  • Fewer problems associated with viscosity dilution

  • Reduced oil carryover for improved heat transfer

  • Optimum oil return to the compressor

  • Optimum miscibility with all HFC and HCFC refrigerant gases

  • Designed for the CO2 side on NH3-CO2 cascade systems

  • Not designed for ammonia (NH3 or R717) systems

  • 100% compatibility with elastomers, paints and plastics

Available as: SRO- 6, SRO- 9, SRO-16

 

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The information contained in this document is the result of careful testing in our laboratories, complemented by selected literature. It does not in any way constitute a guarantee, nor does it serve as a license to operate any patent. Due to widely varying conditions of product use, which are beyond our control, it is strongly recommended that the product be tested for suitability.

 

Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.

 

 

 

 
 

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