SS-100, PS-100, FO-100
VACUUM PUMP OILS
The difference between a successful application
that gives outstanding performance in a wide range
and an unsuccessful one is often determined by the
of operating conditions: from very cold temperatures
quality of the oil used in the pump.
to very hot temperatures. It is formulated with rust
All Becker U-Series pumps are designed to operand oxidation inhibitors, and has a very low vapor
ate with an SAE 30 wt. (ISO 100) non-detergent oil.
pressure. This oil has excellent resistance to chemiThere is, however, a vast difference in the quality of
cal degradation, and often permits longer intervals
oils available on the marketplace. This difference is
between oil changes*
a result of the refining of the oil, and the additives
Occasionally, pumps operate well beyond the
that are mixed with
recommended oil
the oil to meet the
change intervals,
requirements of the
resulting in a buildup
process or machinof carbon deposits
ery in which the oil is
and sludge. When
to be used.
this happens it is
Vacuum pumps,
often necessary
by their nature,
to flush the pump
can remove some
out with solvents
of these additives
designed to dissolve
through distillathe deposits. Becker
tion, leaving behind
FO-100 Vacuum
a sludge that can
Pump Flushing Oil is
harm the pump. It is,
expressly designed
therefore, important
for this purpose,
that we use an oil
while providing
that has a minimum
essential lubricaof additives, and one
tion to permit the
that has been refined
operation of the pump
to a greater degree
while
the vacuum
Becker Vacuum Pump Oils
pump is still on
than “motor oil”.
process. Use of the
Becker Vacuum
FO-100 flushing oil often removes the requirement for
Pump Oils offer a higher level of quality than most
total pump disassembly and cleaning, except in more
readily available oils. Our standard oil–the one we
severe cases.
recommend for normal applications–is the SS-100.
We are so confident in the quality of our oils, we
This is a highly refined, thermally treated, deproudly grant a full 1 year extension of the warranty
waxed, semi-synthetic blend that has exceptional
period of our pumps and central systems when
stability against oxidation and sludging. It has a
Becker Vacuum Pump Oil, SS-100 or PS-100, is used
very low vapor pressure, and an excellent viscosity
throughout the full warranty period.
index.
All three oils are available in 1 quart bottles, 1
Our PS-100 is our premium oil, and the oil we
gallon bottles, and 5 gallon pails. The SS-100 and
recommend for the majority of severe applications.
PS-100 oils are also available in 55 gallon drums.
This is a full synthetic, P-A-O (polyalphaolefin) blend
* Actual oil change interval to be determined by oil testing and analysis.
Becker Pumps Corp. • 100 East Ascot Lane • Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223-3768
Ph. (330) 928-9966 • (888) 633-1083 • FAX: (330) 928-7065 • [email protected] • www.beckerpumps.com
TECHNICAL DATA
SS-100
Semi-Synthetic Vacuum Pump Oil
ViscosityCst
@100°F
120.8
@210°F
12.5
@40°C
108
@100°C
12.0
SS-100-Q: SS-100-G: SS-100-P: SS-100-D: Quart Bottle
Gallon Bottle
5 Gallon Pail
55 Gallon Drum
PS-100
Quart Bottle
Gallon Bottle
5 Gallon Pail
55 Gallon Drum
FO-100
100
510°F (266°C)
10°F (-12°C)
0.864
3.2 x 10-5
1.3 x 10-4
Premium Synthetic Vacuum Pump Oil
ViscosityCst
@100°F
119.2
@210°F
13.76
@40°C
106.8
@100°C
13.4
PS-100-Q: PS-100-G: PS-100-P: PS-100-D: Viscosity Index
Flash Point
Pour Point
Specific Gravity
Vapor Press.@100°F
Vapor Press.@200°F
Viscosity Index
Flash Point
Pour Point
Specific Gravity
Vapor Press.@100°F
Vapor Press.@200°F
123
510°F (266°C)
-55°F (-48°C)
0.85
8.4 x 10-12
1.0 x 10-6
Vacuum Pump Flushing Oil
ViscosityCst
@100°F
92.39
@210°F
8.41
@40°C
81.26
@100°C
8.18
Viscosity Index
Flash Point
Fire Point
Specific Gravity
54
490°F (254°C)
530°F (276°C)
0.95
FO-100-Q: Quart Bottle
FO-100-G: Gallon Bottle
FO-100-P: 5 Gallon Pail
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Becker Pumps Corp. • 100 East Ascot Lane • Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223-3768
Ph. (330) 928-9966 • (888) 633-1083 • FAX: (330) 928-7065 • e-mail: [email protected] • www.beckerpumps.com