Testimonials
Emerald Performance Products significantly increased compressor oil life and saved costs using Quinplex® Synthetic Food Grade Oil.
key takeaways
Challenge
Compressors experienced overheating and rapid oil oxidation, causing the oil to blacken in under 1,000 operational hours.
LE solution
Mike Carter, a lubrication consultant, recommended Quinplex® Synthetic Food Grade Oil (4046) for its NSF H1 registration and suitability for USDA-inspected facilities.
Results
Emerald’s use of Quinplex Synthetic Food Grade Oil (4046) resulted in a $4,062 cost savings for two compressors over 5,000 hours, as the oil remained effective throughout the period.
Customer Profile
A manufacturer of quality foam-control additives for the food industry, Emerald Performance Products has been an LE customer since 1999.
Application
Emerald has two Ingersoll Rand UP6-30 rotary screw compressors.
Challenge
With the previous oil, compressors were running hot, and the oil oxidized and turned black in less than 1,000 hours of operation.
LE Solution
Mike Carter, LE lubrication consultant, recommended Quinplex® Synthetic Food Grade Oil (4046), which is NSF H1 registered and cleared for use in USDA-inspected
Results
After converting, Emerald’s oil analysis showed the Quinplex Synthetic Food Grade Oil (4046) was still good for service after 5,000 hours of operation. Using the LE oil, Emerald achieved a combined cost savings for the two compressors over the 5,000-hour period of $4,062.