Duratherm G thermal fluid
Polyalkylene glycol based fluids such as UCON 500® are a widely used form of heat transfer fluid that until now offered only average performance, short fluid life and have not been compatible with most other types of heat transfer fluids.
Duratherm G's exclusive additve system now allows for its successful use in high demand applications like those found in the plastic industry, die casting and even performs and lasts exceptionally well in open baths.
Finally ... A glycol thermal fluid that's compatible with the more common petroleum fluids!
Compatibility
Duratherm G thermal fluid not only outperforms most other fluids it also contains a unique and proprietary additive that makes it compatible with the more commonly used petroleum based fluids. This allows for a worry free transition across different fluid chemistries and eliminates any need for special procedures.
We've also reduced odors and improved fluid clarity when compared to other glycol thermal fluids.
Longevity
In the thermal fluid industry cost is always a concern, however fluid longevity and resistance to harmful fouling are of equal importance.
Air contact is normally detrimental to a fluid. Oxidation can cripple your system and if left unchecked will ultimately cause catastrophic failure. Unscheduled downtime due to oil failure has a high cost and negative effect on production.
Duratherm G thermal fluid contains our proprietary blend of anti-oxidants, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, seal and gasket extenders etc. to ensure a long trouble free service life in even the most demanding, extreme oxidation applications.
| Duratherm G Properties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Appearance: clear liquid, very slight yellow tint | ||
| Maximum bulk/use Temp. | 500°F | 260°C |
| Flash Point ASTM D92 | 511°F | 267°C |
| Fire Point ASTM D92 | 543°F | 284°C |
| Autoignition ASTM E-659-78 | 704°F | 373°C |
| Viscosity ASTM D445 | ||
| cSt at 104°F / 40°C | 48.3 | |
| cSt at 250°F / 121°C | 6.0 | |
| cSt at 500°F / 260°C | 1.5 | |
| Pour Point ASTM D97 | -40°F | -40°C |
| Density ASTM D1298 | lb/ft3 | g/ml |
| at 100°F / 38°C | 57.1 | 0.914 |
| at 250°F / 121°C | 54.5 | 0.873 |
| at 500°F / 260°C | 49.2 | 0.788 |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 0.0377 %/°F | 0.0801 %/°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU/hr F ft | W/m K |
| at 100°F / 38°C | 0.095 | 0.164 |
| at 250°F / 121°C | 0.088 | 0.152 |
| at 500°F / 260°C | 0.076 | 0.131 |
| Heat Capacity | BTU/lb F | kJ/kg K |
| at 100°F / 38°C | 0.470 | 1.967 |
| at 250°F / 121°C | 0.510 | 2.135 |
| at 500°F / 121°C | 0.560 | 3.179 |
| Vapor Pressure ASTM D2879 | psi | kPa |
| at 100°F / 38°C | 0.04 | 0.27 |
| at 250°F / 121°C | 0.16 | 1.10 |
| at 500°F / 260°C | 0.55 | 3.79 |
| Distillation Range ASTM D2887 | 10% | 694°F (367°C) |
| 90% | 957°F (513°C) | |
*The values quoted are typical of normal production. They do not constitute a specification | ||
What they're saying...
"The heat transfer appears to be the best it's ever been " — R. Barnett
"You manufacture products that perform exactly as advertised, which is not always the case in the marketplace." — H. Blair
" We used to use Paratherm ... it had a tendency to sludge up. I noticed with Duratherm though that it does not sludge up at all." — B. Corbett
"We were thoroughly impressed with DuraClean Ultra. The system was spotless, and all of the hard build-up was completely removed in only 6 hours" — M. Fransiscovich
"You proved once again that while your goal is to grow. It's through honest customer service and great products." — K. Rose
"The oil still looks as clear as it did when we first put it into use." — J. Thomas
In only two weeks the hard pieces of burnt oil (COKE) had liquefied and we were able to clean the lines out with just air pressure. — E. Disanto