AIR COMPRESSORS

Summit is recognized worldwide as one of the leading manufacturers of compressor lubricants. For 30 years, our compressor products have been tested, re-tested and refined to bring what we believe is the finest line of compressor products on the market.

Our extensive line of high-tech, synthetic compressor oils offer a series of benefits:

  1. Reduced maintenance costs: The excellent solvency of Summit’s synthetic lubricants keeps your entire system clear of varnish and sludge, while providing proper lubrication for extended bearing life.
  2. Reduced lubricant consumption: Summit synthetic lubricants provide excellent thermal stability, low volatility, excellent shear properties and superior oxidation resistance.
  3. Energy savings: Summit synthetic lubricants exhibit lower coefficients of friction, high thermal stability and superior heat-transfer ability, which means your machine will use less energy.
  4. Operating safety: Higher flash points and auto ignition temperatures make Summit synthetic lubricants safer to use than petroleum based products.
  5. Environmentally friendly: Summit synthetic lubricants run cleaner and last longer than petroleum products, resulting in less volume and cost associated with their disposal.

Applications

Summit has a compressor oil that will fit the specific needs of all rotary screw, centrifugal or reciprocating compressors. We have products that protect against extreme pressures, extreme temperatures, wear and deposit formations, mechanical stress, metal-to-metal wear, oxidation, and much more. We offer a lubrication solution for every air compressor application on the market.

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DSL SERIES

Summit DSL® synthetic compressor oils are unique combinations of quality diester base-stocks and the latest additive technology. Summit provides a wide range of DSL® lubricants that cover applications for rotary vane, rotary screw, and all ages and design-types of reciprocating compressors. Summit DSL® lubricants are especially noted for the following benefits: Low temperature fluidity, better thermal conductivity, reduced friction, high temperature thermal stability, greater resistance to mechanical stress, energy efficiency and reduced metal-to-metal wear. Summit DSL® Lubricants are formulated to keep compressors free of varnish and sludge build-up while extending drain intervals to 8000 hours. Summit DSL® lubricants are compatible with almost all elastomers used in compressors and pumps including the paint used in crankcases.

RECOMMENDED USES

Summit DSL® lubricants were designed for use in the frame and as a compressor cylinder lubricant. It is recommended for use in centrifugal compressors, certain rotary screw and vane compressors, low temperature lubrication, and high temperature lubrication. It is also recommended for use as a mist lubricant.

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

FG ELITE SERIES

Summit FG Elite Series food grade lubricants use 100 percent multi-synthetic base oils in combination with performance driven additives to offer extended lubricant life. Field tests have shown these lubricants will last between 8,000 and 10,000 hours depending on operating conditions. In addition, this innovative chemistry offers increased solvency, which significantly reduces deposit and sludge formation. Summit FG Elite Series lubricants offer superior protection against rust, wear and corrosion. Summit FG Elite Series lubricants meet USDA 1998 (H1) guidelines (lubricants with incidental food contact) and are manufactured in an ISO 21469 certified facility. FG Elite Series lubricants have the same software compatibility as Summit SH® Series lubricants.

RECOMMENDED USES

Summit FG Elite Series lubricants are specially designed for rotary screw, vane and reciprocating air compressors used in the food service industry. FG Elite-32 is designed for use in rotary screw compressors and applications requiring an ISO-32 lubricant. FG Elite-46 & FG Elite-68 are designed for use in rotary screw compressors and other applications requiring an ISO-46 or ISO-68 lubricant. FG Elite-100 is designed for use in reciprocating compressors and other applications requiring an ISO-100 lubricant. FG Elite-150 is designed for general lubrication and reciprocating compressors requiring an ISO-150 lubricant.

Available Products

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324668100150

Product Certificates

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  • Halal
  • NSF H1
  • Kosher
  • CFIA
  • ISO 21469

How to Buy

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LUBRICANT COOLANT

Summit Lubricant-Coolant® is a synthetic air compressor oil formulated from the best diester base stocks available and employs state of the art additive technology to provide an outstanding lubricant and coolant. Lubricant-Coolant is an excellent lubricant for the applications listed below.

RECOMMENDED USES

Summit Lubricant-Coolant® is recommended for use in the following applications: rotary screw and vane compressors, ball and roller bearings, and low temperature lubrication. Lubricant Coolant is not compatible with some elastomers used in compressors and pumps, including the paint used in crankcases. Consult the Material Compatibility Guide or contact Summit for specific recommendations.

How to Buy

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PRF SERIES

Summit PRF Series premium performance lubricants are fully compatible with all OEM polyglycol/ester compressor fluids.

They offer extended fluid life, enhanced resistance against water contamination and excellent oxidation stability. Their superior rust, wear and corrosion properties reduce maintenance costs and down time.

The compatibility between polyglycol/ester compressor fluids and the Summit PRF Series eliminates the need for flushing when replacing existing lubricant.

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

PS SERIES

Summit PS Series premium synthetic blend air compressor oils are a blend of synthetic and petroleum base fluids specially designed for compressor applications and are useful in multi-purpose applications. The lighter grades are also well suited for gas and steam turbine applications. The PS Series is manufactured using the highest quality base stocks, additive treated with rust and corrosion inhibitors, oxidation control agents, anti-wear compounds and defoamants and is exceptional at controlling sludge and deposits. Please contact your Summit for specific product recommendations.

RECOMMENDED USES

Recommended Uses: Summit PS Series is recommended for reciprocating compressors (PS-200, 300 and 400), rotary screw compressors (PS-100, 150, and 200), ball and roller element bearings (PS-100, 150 and 200), rotary vane compresors ( PS-200, 300 and 400), gas and steam turbine lubrication (PS-100, 150 and 200), and rotary vacuum pump lubrication.

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

SH SERIES

Summit SH® Series is a synthetic air compressor oil manufactured from the highest quality synthetic hydrocarbon base-stocks and advanced additive technology. SH® Series lubricants are recommended for rotary screw, centrifugal, and reciprocating compressors and offer many advantages over petroleum-based lubricants and many synthetics, especially where compatibility is an important concern. The SH® Series lubricants have low pour points, high viscosity indexes and excellent water demulsibility. Summit SH® Series lubricants are compatible with commonly used seal materials and equipment designed for use with petroleum oils.

RECOMMENDED USES

Summit SH® Series is built for use in centrifugal, rotary screw and vane compressors. It excels in ball and roller bearings, low temperature lubrication, high temperature lubrication and general lubrication. Summit SH® Series lubricants are compatible with commonly used seal materials and equipment designed for use with petroleum oils.

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

SIERRA SERIES

Produced from the highest grade additives and base stocks available, the Summit Sierra® Series synthetic air compressor oil will continue to protect air compressors from wear and deposit formation where other compressor lubricants fail. Based on lubrication technology with millions of hours of proven performance, Summit Sierra® is supported by the Summit’s performance guarantee. Utilizing the free in-house lubrication analysis provided by Summit, professional lab technicians can track the performance of the lubricant and will determine when the lubricant needs to be changed. Summit Sierra® is rated to provide superior service for 8,000 hours in most air compressor applications.

RECOMMENDED USES

Summit Sierra® Series is a synthetic air compressor oil formulated to provide superior lubrication performance in air compressors operating at temperatures below 200ºF. These lubricants are specifically designed to provide extended service to rotary screw air compressors operating within normal conditions. The Summit Sierra® Series is compatible with most rotary screw air compressor lubricants on the market. It is not compatible with silicone or polyglycol based air compressor lubricants.

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

SUPRA COOLANT

Summit Supra Coolant® is a synthetic air compressor oil formulated to address the specific problems associated with conventional rotary screw compressor coolants – thermal degradation and deposit formation. The polyglycol/ester blend has proven itself superior in the areas of oxidation resistance and deposit formation. Supra Coolant® is the alternative to varnish, sludge and the frequent lubricant changes associated with hydrocarbon oils.

RECOMMENDED USES

Use Supra Coolant® in rotary screw compressors which require the use of high quality base stocks to achieve the minimum amount of oxidation.

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

SUPRA – 26N

Summit Supra-26N synthetic air compressor lubruicant has been formulated to address the specific problems associated with centrifugal compressor lubricants – thermal degradation and deposit formation. The polyglycol/ester blend has provided superior performance in the areas of oxidation resistance and deposit formation.

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Supra-26N

How to Buy

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SUPRA – 32

Summit Supra-32 has been formulated to address the specific problems associated with conventional rotary screw and centrifugal compressor lubricants – thermal degradation and deposit formation. The polyglycol/ester blend has provided superior performance in the areas of oxidation resistance and deposit formation. Supra-32 eliminates the varnish, sludge and the frequent lubricant changes associated with petroleum oils.

RECOMMENDED USES

Use Supra®-32 in rotary screw compressors which require the use of high quality base stocks to achieve the minimum amount of oxidation.

Available Products

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Supra-32

How to Buy

Summit works exclusively with distributors. Check out our distribution page or contact us to find a distributor near you.

TM SERIES

Summit TM Series is a synthetic-blend compressor oil formulated from highly refined petroleum base stocks and the unique additive Syntholate. The refining process includes catalytic hydrogenation to remove impurities, M.E.K. solvent dewaxing to provide low pour points and vacuum distillation to assure low vapor pressure. The addition of Syntholate inhibits the formation of varnish and carbon and provides superior thermal and oxidative stability. The Summit TM Series with Syntholate pays for itself with the first lubricant change.

Utilizing the superior petroleum base stocks fortified with Syntholate extends the life of the Summit TM Series compared to that of conventional mineral oils and provides the following money saving benefits: (1)Reduced lubricant consumption – Extended drain intervals and lower vapor pressures reduce lubricant consumption; (2) Reduced maintenance -Syntholate reduces carbon and varnish formation thus extending valve life and the time interval between overhauls; (3)  Eliminates recompression- Syntholate keeps the valves clean and eliminates the primary cause of recompression; (4) Reduced power consumption – Elimination of recompression and reduced coefficient of friction results in less power consumption per unit of compression; (5) Improved safety – Higher flash points provide a greater margin of safety in air compression.

RECOMMENDED USES

Summit TM Series is recommended in portable air compressors with up to 2,000 hours of usage per year, rotary screw, rotary vane compressors, vacuum pumps and hydraulic systems. Summit TM Series products are compatible with most commonly used seal materials.

How to Buy

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ULTIMA SERIES

Summit Ultima® is a high performance synthetic air compressor oil formulated specifically to outperform other synthetic rotary compressor lubricants on the market. Summit Ultima® employs a unique base stock that allows improvements in oxidation resistance and compressor cleanliness. It eliminates varnish, sludge and carbon deposits better than conventional synthetic base stocks. Ultima is compatible with existing O.E.M. provided lubricants and offers drain intervals of 12,000 plus hours under normal operating conditions.

RECOMMENDED USES

Developed for oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors that operate under extreme pressures (greater than 150 psig) and temperatures of (greater than 255F). Summit Ultima® Series products are compatible with all non-silicone based O.E.M. lubricants in today’s marketplace.

How to Buy

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URF – 46

Summit URF is a premier high performance lubricant formulated specifically to replace polyol ester products currently used in rotary screw air compressors. It employs a unique base stock that improves oxidation resistance as well as sludge and deposit formation.

It provides long fluid life, maximum protection from wear and excellent oxidative stability. URF is compatible with most existing OEM lubricants which eliminates the need for flushing when changing over.

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URF-46

How to Buy

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VARNASOLV SERIES

Equipment Varnish Cleaner

The use of petroleum lubricants, mainly automatic transmission fluid (ATF), in rotary screw compressors, rotary vane compressors and other high temperature equipment, results in varnish and carbon formation.

The varnish and carbon deposited throughout the equipment can cause many serious operational problems, resulting in excessively high maintenance costs. Varnasolv can help reduce the problems caused by varnish and carbon. Varnasolv should be added to the existing lubricant to remove and suspend varnish while the equipment is running. Using Varnasolv eliminates the need for disassembling the equipment for cleaning. For maximum benefit, use Varnasolv before each lubricant change. Varnasolv is NSF Registered HX-2.

RECOMMENDED USES

Varnasolv is recommended in rotary screw air, gas and refrigeration compressors, centrifugal compressors, gearboxes, diesel and natural gas engines, and hydraulic systems. Additional applications for Varnasolv include cleaning high temperature chains. Varnasolv can also be used for cleaning Heat Transfer systems with temperatures up to 400°F.

Varnasolv HV is blended to a higher viscosity for minimal dilution when used in gear box lubricants.

HOW TO USE VARNASOLV

Cleaning Hydrocarbon Deposits from Equipment

Initial Clean-Out Method

Add one gallon of Varnasolv concentrate to each ten gallons of oil in the unit, first draining enough oil to allow adding the Varnasolv. Continue to run the equipment for 20 to 40 hours, allowing the treated oil to disperse and suspend the varnish. To avoid redepositing the suspended contaminants, drain the oil while warm and replace filters. Refill with new oil.

Packing: Varnasolv is available in cases (six gallons), five gallon pails or 55 gallon drums.

How to Buy

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