Hydraulic Oil
The hydraulic oil selected for the Barrier system is one of the most critical decisions to be made
on your installation. The properties of the oil will affect the as new performance of the Barriers as
will as the performance in years to come. Delta recommends the use of high grade, inhibited
petroleum hydraulic oils for use in its' systems. These oils inhibit or prevent rust, oxidation,
foaming and wear. They are readily available just about everywhere in the world.
A viscosity compatible to the expected ambient temperature of the job site should be used. A
heavy oil used in snow conditions will tend to slow the Barrier response time down, while light
grade oils in desert conditions may not provide lubricity necessary to prevent component wear.
Most brands of oils are manufactured in different grades for this purpose.
If required, the new fire-resistant or environmentally friendly fluids can be selected, please consult
your fluid dealer for correct selection.
Automatic transmission fluid can be used and is compatible with the seal material used in all the
system components; however, it is generally more expensive than the specially formulated
general purpose hydraulic oils. Under no circumstances should brake fluid be used. It is not
compatible with the seals and will swill and degrade them.
Note: The unit as received from the factory has been tested with Shell Oil Company 'Tellus' 46.
Although the unit has been drained after test approximately 1 inch [25 mm] of fluid remains in the
reservoir bottom. The hydraulic oils in the following tables should be compatible with this fluid.
Biodegradable Oils
Environmentally friendly oils are also acceptable for use in these systems. These fluids are
generally based on naturally occurring vegetable oils and are biodegradable by naturally occurring
organisms when spilled or leaked in relatively small quantities. Larger spills will still need to
handled similarly to currently accepted methods for conventional mineral oil spills.
Contamination of these oils by other fluids may change the biodegradability, toxicity, or other
performance characteristics. Systems should be cleaned as thoroughly as possible before
introducing a biodegradable fluid.
Delta has reviewed the data on biodegradable oils manufactured by both Mobil and Texaco.
These are summarized below. Other manufacturers' products are acceptable if equal to the
performance of these oils or the standard mineral oils listed in the following pages. Consult your
local fluid dealer for his recommendation.
Mobil Oil Corporation Texaco Lubricants Company
Light EAL 224H Code 1607 Biostar Hydraulic 32
Medium EAL 224H Code 1616 Biostar Hydraulic 46
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Commercial Hydraulic Oil Interchangeability Chart
AMOCO Oil Co. Ashland Oil Co. Atlantic Richfield
* (Std. Oil Co) Valvoline Oil Co. (ARCO)
Light Rycon Oil #15 AW Oil #15 Duro AW S-150
Medium Rycon Oil #21 AW Oil #20 Duro AW S-215
Heavy Rycon Oil #31 AW Oil #30 Duro AW S-315
Chevron USA Inc. Continental Oil Co Exxon USA Inc.
Light EP Hyd Oil 32 Super Hyd 15 Nuto H 32
Medium EP Hyd Oil 46 Super Hyd 21 Nuto H 46
Heavy EP Hyd Oil 68 Super Hyd 31 Nuto H 68
Getty Refining Gulf Oil Co. Mobil Oil Corp.
Light Veedol Aturbrio AW 150 Harmony 43 AW DTE 24
Medium Veedol Aturbrio AW 58 Harmony 48 AW DTE 25
Heavy Veedol Aturbrio AW 61 Harmony 54 AW DTE 26
Phillips Petroleum Pennzoil Co. Shell Oil Company
Light Magnus A 150 Hyd & GP Oil #1 Tellus 32
Medium Magnus A 215 Hyd & GP Oil #2 Tellus 46
Heavy Magnus A 315 Hyd & GP Oil #3 Tellus 68
Std Oil Co of Ohio Texaco, Inc. Union Carbide Corp
Light Industron 44 Rando Oil HD 32 **
Medium Industron 48 Rando Oil HD 46 UCON Hyd Fluid WS34
Heavy Industron 53 Rando Oil HD 68 **
* Light oils are for cooler climates; medium for temperate zones; heavy for tropical or desert
areas.
** No recommendation
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