Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6

Fomblin® Y LVAC 14/6 is a fluorinated oil with excellent lubricating properties, making it ideal for use in vacuum pumps, including turbomolecular pumps. It has a low vapor pressure, high thermal stability, and strong resistance to both aqueous and non-aqueous solvents, ensuring a long service life.

General

Technical data sheet 

Thermal

Product functions

Chemical Resistance:

• High Purity: Likely very pure, minimizing contamination risks in vacuum pump environments and other sensitive applications.
• Chlorine Resistant: While information on specific resistances beyond what's mentioned isn't available, Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6 may offer some level of resistance due to being a PFPE oil. However, confirmation requires consulting the datasheet.
• Sour Gas Resistance (Uncertain): Data on specific resistance to sour gases (like hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide) is not available. These gases are more commonly encountered in oil and gas production, and their relevance for Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6 depends on the intended application.
• Good Glycol Resistance: Compatible with glycols used in antifreeze and hydraulic fluids, allowing use in components exposed to these fluids (potentially relevant in some industrial settings).
• Bio-Fuel Resistance (Uncertain): Data on specific resistance to biofuels is not available. The relevance for Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6 depends on the intended application.
• Fuel Resistance (Uncertain): Data on specific resistance to various fuels (beyond what might be minimally encountered in some industrial settings) is not available. The relevance for Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6 depends on the intended application.
• Alkali Resistance: It can withstand exposure to alkaline solutions, making it valuable in applications like chemical processing and cleaning solutions (potentially relevant in some industrial settings).
• Acid Resistance: Resistant to attack by acids, which broadens its range of applications in chemical plants and other environments where acidic substances are present (potentially relevant in some industrial settings).
• Alcohol Resistance: Unaffected by alcohols, allowing for use in applications involving alcoholic beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cleaning solutions (potentially relevant in some industrial settings).
• Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant: Compatible with both mineral and synthetic oils, making it a versatile choice for lubrication applications across various industries (potentially relevant in some industrial settings).
• Detergent Resistant: Can withstand exposure to detergents, which is beneficial for applications involving cleaning processes or harsh environments (potentially relevant in some industrial settings).
• Hydrolysis Resistant: Resistant to breakdown by water, ensuring its stability and performance in humid or wet environments (important for vacuum pump applications where moisture can be present).

Physical Properties:

• Low Moisture Absorption: Crucial for vacuum pump applications, as moisture can be present. Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6's low moisture absorption helps it maintain performance even with some moisture exposure.
• Dielectric Properties (Uncertain): Information on dielectric properties (acting as an electrical insulator) is not available. The relevance for Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6 depends on the intended application.
• Non Flammable: A safety feature for applications around potential ignition sources.
• Light Stabilized: May be beneficial for some applications, but not as critical for most vacuum pumps.
• Transparency: May be clear or slightly translucent, potentially allowing visual inspection of the oil level in some pumps.
• Other Properties (Uncertain): Information on radiation resistance, low-temperature flexibility, good thermal stability, and high heat resistance is not available. The relevance of these properties for Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6 depends on the intended application.

Primary Function:

• Vacuum Pump Lubrication (Likely): Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6, due to its chemical inertness, low moisture absorption, and likely good thermal stability (a common feature of Fomblin lubricants), is a strong candidate for lubricating rotary vacuum pumps. It minimizes friction and wear, protects components, and performs well even in the presence of some moisture.

Applications of Fomblin Y LVAC 14/6

Industrial applications

Electronics

Aerospace