If you want to maintain your rotary screw air compressor running efficiently and effectively, you need to give regular maintenance top priority. Industry research has shown that a proactive maintenance strategy has the potential to substantially reduce maintenance costs in ways that were previously unimaginable.
And this uncomplicated guide will ensure that you do just that today. Take the actions outlined below to ensure that your rotary screw air compressor is always running efficiently and without strain.
Establish the practice of inspecting and replacing air filters every 2,000 hours as a standard procedure. Certainly, you can choose to make the changes in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or service indicators.
It is important to note that the filters are responsible for the removal of contaminants that enter the intake of your rotary screw air compressor, regardless of the air source. It is essential to remember that unclean filters result in a decrease in pressure, making your system much less effective.
Before beginning your rotary screw air compressor, you need to ensure that the oil level is checked. Oil filters should be replaced every 2,000 hours of operation to increase the oil’s lifespan and eliminate metal particles, calcium, and other contaminants.
There is no problem with shortening the intervals for oil changes and sampling in the event of challenging conditions, such as the presence of dust and detritus in the intake air or high temperatures. Of course, oil-free compressors do not need as much maintenance as oil-lubricated devices, making air compressor maintenance less expensive for the first few years.
You might be astonished to learn that air compressor leaks typically cause compressed air systems to lose between 30% and 50% of their volume, with poorly maintained systems losing as much as 80% of their volume. As a result, one of your initial duties is to determine the number of breaches and promptly address them.
Ultrasonic leak detection systems, which are more recent visual, acoustic imaging devices, utilize multiple directional transducers to triangulate the location of a leak source. The ultrasonic “signal” of the leak is superimposed on a video image of your plant during this process.
To maximize the benefits of rotary screw air compressor maintenance, there are, of course, a number of additional duties that must be completed.
How to Maintain a Rotary Screw Air Compressor
