Applications

Electrical insulating oil / transformer oil for: power and distribution transformers, switchgears and circuit breakers.

Specifications

Ergon’s HyVolt products fully meet the following international specifications:

• IEC 60296:2012, general requirements and special applications, including full declaration of additives
• ASTM D3487–16 including full declaration on additives per Section 4.4

Characteristics

• Superior Oxidation Stability
  Low acid and sludge formation when tested to ASTM D2440 and IEC 61125
• High Dielectric Strength
  Dielectric strength exceeding the most stringent international requirements
• Excellent Cooling Properties
  Made from wax free naphthenic crude which gives a naturally low pour point (typical -64°C) without the use of a pour point depressant
• Miscibility
  Ergon’s line of HyVolt Oils is fully miscible with insulating oils meeting the requirements set by IEC 60296:2012 and ASTM D3487-16

Additives

HyVolt I is uninhibited, HyVolt II and III contain one antioxidant inhibitor, BHT, which is part of the approved list of inhibitors per ASTM D3487 and IEC 60296 and is detected per ASTM D2668. HyVolt products contain no other additives, such as those listed below:

• PCB Free
  Tested as per IEC 61619:1997
• DBDS Free
  Detection method using GC-AED
• Passivator Free
  Tested as per IEC 60666:2010
• Metal Deactivator Free
  Detection method using HPLC / GC-MS
• Silicon Free

Production Technique

Ergon produces its insulating oils by distillation of virgin naphthenic crude followed by a modern, high pressure, severe hydrotreating process. All processes are closely monitored and final product is subject to approval from qualified personnel. No re-refined or reclaimed oils are used in Ergon’s production.