FRICK Compressor Oils Deliver:
• Highest quality, ensuring lubricity at designed operating temperatures and pressures
• Chemically stable at designed operating conditions
• Resistant to high temperature breakdown
• High flash points
• Low moisture content
• Low pour points to resist congealing in condensers and evaporators
• Exceptionally wax free
• Formulated to proper viscosities for specific applications

Compatibility
FRICK oils are compatible with the standard materials utilized in refrigeration systems. Changing from one type of oil
to another on equipment which has operated in the field may cause shrinkage of elastomers and could cause leaks.
Replacement of leaking elastomers is required if this occurs. Consult factory for details.

Ammonia Compressor Oils
FRICK #3
Excellent medium/heavy-weight, hydro-genated mineral-based oil for ammonia refrigerant. FRICK #3 oil has proven its versatility in thousands of reciprocating and screw compressor applications worldwide over the past 30 years. It is specially formulated with base oil and additives to meet our specifications. FRICK #3 oil offers greater thermal stability than naphthenic products and better lubricity and viscosity in ammonia applications, and is a cost-effective alternative to most ammonia refrigerant applications. Recommended evaporator temperatures are -35°F (-37C) and above.
FRICK #9
Premium semisynthetic hydro-treated oil designed for ammonia applications. FRICK #9 oil provides high thermal stability for improved breakdown characteristics and extended service intervals. FRICK #9 oil is less volatile and less soluble in ammonia resulting in decreased oil foaming for better compressor lubrication and lower oil carryover from the oil separator. This oil’s higher viscosity results in less bearing wear than pure mineral based naphthenic oils. Recommended evaporator temperatures are -50°F (-45C) and above. FRICK #9 is registered as a lubricant where there is no possibility of food contact (H2) in and around food processing areas.
FRICK #9ST
Similar to FRICK #9 but with additional seal treating properties. FRICK #9ST is specially blended to condition O-rings in ammonia systems changing from naphthenic oils to higher quality paraffinic oils. This oil helps extend the life of elastomers and reduce leaks.
FRICK #11
Is registered by NSF as an (H1) lubricant suitable for incidental contact in and around food processing areas. FRICK #11 is not suitable to retrofit systems that have operated on mineral oil due to risk of O-ring shrinkage. Recommended for evaporator temperatures of -80°F (-62C) and above. NSF H1 rated.
FRICK 11ST
A premium version of FRICK #11, blended to condition O-rings in ammonia systems that have operated on mineral oils. This product is also compatible with mineral oils and equipment designed for mineral oils. The seal treatment (ST) in the formulation reduces the risk of seal leakage caused by O-ring shrinkage in retrofit of systems that have operated on mineral oils. FRICK #11ST is recommended for evaporator temps of -70°F (-57C) and above, and meets the requirements for a lubricant where there is no possibility of food contact (H2) in and around food processing areas.
HCFC Refrigerant Oils
FRICK #2A
Excellent medium-weight, mineral-base oil for halocarbon refrigerants. FRICK #2A oil is refined free of waxes that may congeal or precipitate at low evaporator temperatures. This oil has a naturally low pour point requiring no pour point depressants and a natural affinity to halocarbon refrigerants for good oil return and heat transfer. It is recommended for evaporator temperatures -50°F and above. FRICK#2A oil offers the lowest,first-cost alternative for halocarbon refrigerant applications.
HFC Refrigerant Oils
FRICK polyolester (POE)
POE-based synthetic lubricants are especially suited for HFC refrigerants, R-134A, R-507, R-404 and the new refrigerant blends. FRICK synthetic oils are custom blended with additives for oxidation inhibition, corrosion protection, defoaming, and antiwear. Synthetic oils have extremely low pour points which make them specially suited for low temperature refrigeration applications. FRICK synthetic oil’s high thermal stability resists breakdown and extends service intervals. Consult factory for application assistance.
FRICK #13
Premium quality ester-based synthetic oil. FRICK #13 oil is recommended for HFC refrigerant. Never use with ammonia.
FRICK #13B
Premium quality ester-based synthetic oil. FRICK #13B oil is recommended for HFC refrigerant applications where higher viscosity is required. Particularly suited for variable speed drives, high evaporator temperatures, and high refrigerant dilution of the oil. Never use with ammonia.