Polypropylene tanks by Bailiff Enterprises · Willis, Texas936-228-1520
Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) includes polyalphaolefin (PAO), synthetic ester, polyalkylene glycol and phosphate ester fluids chosen for wide temperature ranges, fire resistance or biodegradability. Specific gravity ranges from about 0.85 to 1.15 depending on chemistry. These fluids are used in aircraft, steel mills, turbines, die casting and environmentally sensitive equipment. Phosphate esters can attack some elastomers, so gasket choice matters. Use the compatibility ratings to choose the right tank resin, fittings and gaskets.
HDPE is the most economical tank material for Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic), rated Excellent. Nylon and PVDF (Kynar®) are also rated Good or better. Avoid polypropylene tanks, polypropylene fittings and Buna-N gaskets.
How Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.
| Material | Relative cost | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HDPE | $ | |
| Polypropylene | $$ | |
| Nylon | $$$ | |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | $$$$ |
How Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | |
| PVC | |
| CPVC | |
| Polypropylene | |
| PVDF |
How Hydraulic Oil (Synthetic) works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | |
| EPDM | |
| Viton® |
Storing this chemical in polypropylene?
Polypropylene tanks from 25 to 6,000 gallons with polypropylene fittings installed. Confirm concentration and temperature with us before you order.
Send the chemical, concentration, temperature and size. We’ll match the tank and fittings and send a quote.