HANBELL Refrigeration Oil HBR-B05

How to Buy HBR-B05: Terms, Packing and Documents

The 68 class is the grade most often specified for low temperature screw duty, so it is bought repeatedly rather than once. Everything below is published rather than negotiated line by line: the pack size, the price terms, the payment terms and the document set are the same for a trial order as for a full container. The minimum order is the one figure that moves with the order rather than being fixed in advance — the grade, the quantity, the pack size, the shipping terms and the container load all move it, so a single pail and a full container load are both workable and neither is treated as the normal case. Give us the quantity, the destination port and whether your own artwork goes on the pail, and the table below turns into a firm quotation. The technical data sheet and safety data sheet travel with the quotation; the certificate of analysis for the delivered batch travels with the shipment.

Full sourcing, OEM and private-label options are set out on our synthetic refrigeration oil sourcing and OEM supply page.

Is HBR-B05 the Right Grade for Your System?

Before you order: send us the compressor model and the oil you are replacing. We check the viscosity class and base oil type against the data sheet and confirm the equivalent grade before quoting — that is the same process we apply when a buyer is moving from another brand.

What Else Can We Handle for Your Project?

A lubricant order is rarely only a lubricant order. The buyer is usually solving a grade question, an import documentation question, a freight question and a packaging question at the same time — often across more than one product family. Those are the parts of the job we take on, and they are handled by the same team that quotes the oil rather than passed to a third party.

We are a manufacturer rather than a reseller, which is what makes that possible. The blending plant in Foshan, Guangdong runs at 6,000 tonnes a year and has been producing lubricants for more than ten years, so the answer to most of the questions below comes out of our own production and our own paperwork.

None of this runs through a separate service department. The same technical contact stays with an account from the first grade question through to repeat orders, which is why a reorder does not start the conversation over again.

If what you need is not described here, send the application rather than the product — the unit, the refrigerant, the operating temperatures and the volume — and we will tell you whether we can make it and what it would take.

How to Order HBR-B05

Grade confirmation comes before pricing, because a wrong viscosity class is the mistake that costs a compressor. The sequence is the same whether you are buying one pail or a full container:

1. Send us the compressor or unit model, the refrigerant, the oil currently in the system and the quantity you need.
2. We check the viscosity class and base oil type against the HANBELL data sheet and confirm whether HBR-B05, or our equivalent QSL-68H, is the right grade for that application.
3. We quote against your destination port on any Incoterms 2020 term (EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP and every other rule), with the pack size and the lead time for that quantity.
4. The technical data sheet and safety data sheet come with the quotation, and a certificate of analysis for the delivered batch comes with the shipment.

If you already know the grade and only need a price, send the quantity and the destination port and we will quote directly.

Technical Specifications

These are the typical characteristics published on the HANBELL HBR-B05 product data sheet (document RC-HBR-B05-5G, revised 2024-02-26), determined by ASTM D445 (kinematic viscosity), ASTM D2161 (Saybolt viscosity), ASTM D2270 (viscosity index), ASTM D4052 (density and specific gravity, by the Gardner method), ASTM D92 (flash and fire point), ASTM D97 (pour point) and ASTM D877 (dielectric strength). Two notes on reading this table. First, the data sheet itself states that these values are not intended for use in preparing specifications, and that each application is different and an oil cooler may be required — worth checking before a retrofill. Second, on the ISO question: 66.3 cSt does fall inside the ISO VG 68 band of 61.2–74.8 cSt defined by DIN ISO 3448, so where this grade is labelled “ISO VG 68” that is consistent with the measured value — but HANBELL itself does not assign a VG number, so compare grades on the measured 40 °C viscosity rather than on the label.

Where Does HBR-B05 Sit in the HANBELL HBR Range?

Viscosity class and base oil type are the two selection criteria that matter first. The table below shows where each POE grade in the HBR-B series falls, with the duty each one is specified for.

The HBR grades differ in base stock: HBR-B03 is an alkylbenzene grade and HBR-A01 a mineral grade, so neither is interchangeable with the POE grades above. Confirm the class against the compressor manufacturer’s specification before substituting one grade for another.

Which Oils Can Replace HBR-B05?

If your compressor is already in service, you probably hold a data sheet for a different brand at the same viscosity class. These are the oils the Qishanr cross-reference table pairs with HBR-B05, with Qishanr QSL-68H as our own equivalent:

A cross-reference is the starting point for a specification review — confirm the final choice against the compressor manufacturer’s approved oil list for your model and refrigerant. One entry on that list deserves a flag: the table pairs this grade with BITZER BSE55, but BSE55 measures 55 cSt at 40 °C against 66.3 cSt here, so the two are not an equal-viscosity swap even though they appear on the same row of the table. The same table documents this viscosity class as suitable for piston compressors, scroll compressors, Carrier centrifugal chillers, two-stage screw compressors, HANBELL low temperature screw compressors, Fusheng SDL units, York chillers and McQuay screw chillers. Our own equivalent is Qishanr QSL-68H.

What HBR-B05 Is, and Why the Base Oil Matters

HANBELL HBR-B05 is a synthetic polyol ester (POE) oil, not a mineral oil, and that distinction decides whether the oil works at all. HFC refrigerants are not miscible with mineral oil, so a mineral charge in an R134a or R407C circuit does not travel with the refrigerant — oil collects in the evaporator and the compressor sump runs dry. POE is miscible with HFC refrigerants, so the oil circulates through the circuit and returns to the sump. The HANBELL data sheet describes HBR-B05 as a synthetic polyolester lubricant for HANBELL screw compressors installed in air conditioning and industrial refrigeration equipment, and recommends it for OEM retrofitting applications in equipment using HANBELL rotary screw compressors, per factory standards matched to the conditions and refrigerant specified.

The viscosity class matters for the same practical reason. At 66.3 cSt at 40 °C, HBR-B05 sits above the 32 class used in centrifugal compressors and below the 120, 170, 220 and 320 classes used in heavier and flooded applications. Choosing a lighter oil than the compressor specification calls for thins the film at the bearings; choosing a heavier one raises the drag and the discharge temperature. The measured 40 °C viscosity, not the trade label, is the number to compare. The data sheet also notes that each application is different and that an oil cooler may be required — worth checking before a retrofill.

Original HANBELL Oil, or a QISHANR Equivalent?

The two supply options exist for different jobs. The original HANBELL product is the right choice where the compressor is still under warranty, where the specification names HANBELL explicitly, or where the manufacturer’s approval has to be documented. Our own Qishanr QSL-68H is the same POE viscosity class, blended at our plant in Foshan, China, and it is the option that makes sense for top-up and replacement work on an out-of-warranty system where landed cost decides the order.

We supply both, so the comparison is made on your application rather than on what we happen to stock. Send the compressor model, the refrigerant and the volume, and the quote will carry both options with the same documentation package behind them. If you are already running a different brand at this viscosity class — an Emkarate RL68H, a Suniso SL68 or a Daphne FVC68D, for example — send the model and we will confirm the equivalent before you commit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a minimum order for HBR-B05, and what pack size is available?

A: HBR-B05 ships in 5 US gallon (18.9 L) pails, the pack size listed on the HANBELL data sheet. There is no fixed minimum order — it is confirmed per order, because it depends on the pack size, the quantity and the destination, and a single pail and a full container load are both workable. In practice the quantity is rarely the only variable: the shipping terms and the container load move the figure as well, so we quote against the order rather than against a price list. Custom pack formats and private-label artwork are available as a quotation item, so if your own label has to go on the pail, say so when you enquire and it is quoted as part of the project rather than added afterwards.

Q: Do you supply the original HANBELL oil, or your own equivalent?

A: Both, and the choice is usually straightforward. We can supply the original HANBELL HBR-B05, and we also manufacture the equivalent grade ourselves: Qishanr QSL-68H, a polyol ester in the same viscosity class, produced at our blending plant in Foshan, China. Take the original where the compressor is still under warranty or where the specification names HANBELL explicitly. Take the equivalent for top-up and replacement work on a system that is out of warranty, where landed cost is the deciding factor. Send us the compressor model and the application and we will quote both.

Q: What price and payment terms apply?

A: We quote against your destination port on any Incoterms 2020 term — EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP and every other rule — and we accept any commonly used payment method, including T/T, L/C and PayPal. Three things decide the number: the quantity, the destination port and the pack size — a full pallet of pails prices differently from a single pail, because the freight and handling change. Send those three and we will come back with a firm price rather than a range. If you are comparing us against a local distributor, ask for the CIF or DDP figure to your port: that is the comparable one, because it includes the freight that a domestic price leaves out.

Q: What documents come with an order?

A: Each order is issued with a technical data sheet, a safety data sheet and a certificate of analysis for the delivered batch, so the values on this page can be checked against the actual shipment. Export documents — CE, certificate of origin, MSDS and the transport identification report — are issued as standard rather than on request, which matters when the consignment has to clear customs on a schedule.

Q: What type of oil is HANBELL HBR-B05?

A: HANBELL HBR-B05 is a synthetic polyol ester (POE) refrigeration oil with a measured viscosity of 66.3 cSt at 40 °C. POE is the oil family used with HFC refrigerants because those refrigerants are not miscible with mineral oil. At 66.3 cSt the figure falls inside the ISO VG 68 band of 61.2–74.8 cSt, so the common “ISO VG 68” label is consistent with the measurement — but HANBELL does not assign a VG number, so the measured 40 °C viscosity is the number to compare.

Q: Which refrigerants and compressors is it used with?

A: The HANBELL HBR-B05 data sheet lists R134a, R404A, R407C and R507, and describes the oil as a polyolester lubricant designed for HANBELL screw compressors installed in air conditioning and industrial refrigeration equipment. It does not list R22 or R410A. The same viscosity class is documented in the Qishanr cross-reference table as suitable for piston and scroll compressors, Carrier centrifugal chillers, two-stage screw compressors, HANBELL low temperature screw compressors, Fusheng SDL units, York chillers and McQuay screw chillers.

Q: Which oils can replace HBR-B05, or which grade replaces mine?

A: Emkarate RL68H, Daphne FVC68D or 68S, Suniso SL68, Solest 68, York/Frick H or #13, Trane OIL00048/37/49/387, McQuay B or E, Refcomp B068, Fusheng FS070R and Frascold F-68E all sit in the same viscosity class, and our own equivalent is Qishanr QSL-68H. Note that the same table also lists BITZER BSE55, which measures 55 cSt rather than 66.3 cSt — close, but not the same viscosity class. Send us the compressor or unit model you are working on and we will confirm the equivalent grade after checking the specification.

Q: Can I top up without flushing if I do not know which oil is in the system?

A: Oils of the same type and viscosity can be mixed. If the existing oil type or its condition is unknown, follow the compressor manufacturer’s procedure, which normally means flushing the circuit and restoring the oil charge with the specified grade before evacuation and recharge.

Key Takeaways

• HANBELL HBR-B05 is a synthetic POE refrigeration oil with a measured viscosity of 66.3 cSt at 40 °C, for HANBELL screw compressors in air conditioning and industrial refrigeration equipment.
• The data sheet lists R134a, R404A, R407C and R507. It does not list R410A.
• 66.3 cSt falls inside the ISO VG 68 band (61.2–74.8 cSt), so the common “ISO VG 68” label is consistent with the measurement — but HANBELL assigns no VG number, so compare grades on the measured 40 °C viscosity.
• Cross-references: Emkarate RL68H, Daphne FVC68D/68S, Suniso SL68, Solest 68, York/Frick H or #13, Trane OIL00048/37/49/387, McQuay B/E, Refcomp B068, Fusheng FS070R, Frascold F-68E, and Qishanr QSL-68H. BITZER BSE55 appears on the same list but measures 55 cSt, a lighter class.
• Supplied in 5 US gallon (18.9 L) pails. No fixed minimum order — the figure is confirmed per order. Any Incoterms 2020 term (EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP and others), any commonly used payment method (T/T, L/C, PayPal and others).
• Available as the original HANBELL product, or as Qishanr QSL-68H — the equivalent grade we manufacture at our own plant in Foshan, China.
• HBR-B03 is alkylbenzene and HBR-A01 is mineral, so neither substitutes for HBR-B05. Send us the compressor model, the refrigerant and the oil you are replacing and we will confirm the grade.

Standards and Sources Behind the Data on This Page

Every technical figure on this page is taken from a published document rather than from our own measurement, so each one can be checked before you buy. This is the full set of sources, with the document each figure came from.

Standards are cited to the publisher’s official catalogue entry rather than to a mirror, and every link on this page was checked for reachability on the date this page was published.