1000 Compound Steam Cylinder Oil - Morris Lubricants

5L Bottle -  5kg

 

25L Drum - 25kg

 

A steam cylinder oil which is ideally suited for superheated steam applications for either large miniature or heritage use. The 1000 steam cylinder oil, which is a high viscosity steam oil, usable for full size steam engines operating on the national rail network and Sentinel S type waggons according to Morris. The 1000 grade oil is ideally suited to locomotives with cylinder pressures over 175lbs with superheating and is suitable for locomotives with working pressures above 250psi.

 

The compound aspect of the name relates to its ability to work well in wet conditions, for example when a steam engine has been left to stand for some time and water has condensation in the cylinders. The “compound” oil formulation is made from a special cylinder oil stock treated with fatty compounds and tallow in particular to provide superior lubrication even if wet conditions are encountered. The fatty compounds form emulsions which spread the oil on the internal surfaces, providing a strong lubricating film where needed to protect bores and valves. This is particularly important where very wet steam has to be handled at the cylinders, or water treatment chemicals are carried within the steam.

  

Only locomotives under mainline conditions such as continuous long periods of superheating and high loads would be recommended to use 1000 grade and the 1000 grade is not recommended for pressures less than 175 psi. This means the 680 is the go-to oil for all heritage and miniature steam engines with superheating.

 

Important Note: These oils must not be used where the steam is being recovered for use as a boiler or process feed and complete separation from oil is essential.

 

Why chose Morris? 

 

For over 150 years, Morris Lubricants has been manufacturing, blending and distributing oils, lubricants and greases to world-class standards in order to meet the specific requirements of their intended purpose. Inclusive of field trials, it can take between five and seven years to bring a product to market, that’s why Morris Lubricants support and supply some of the most successful competitors in British and International motorsport including brand ambassador Guy Martin. These competitors know they can trust that these world-class products will serve them in the harshest of competitive environments.
 

Using the products

Please consult the product data sheet and product Information supplied by Morris. Morris also has a very helpful technical department if you do have any questions regarding specific applications of the products.

 

Making a purchase

 

Please note we keep a small stock of these products on the shelf. We aim to dispatch within 7 days of receiving your order and will endeavor to contact you if there is a delay in delivery. If you are intending to order a large quantity, please contact us to confirm lead times.

 

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