How to Keep Your Rotary Screw Air Compressor in Top Shape

 

To keep your rotary screw air compressor running smoothly and efficiently, you need to prioritize routine maintenance. Recent industry research has shown that a proactive maintenance strategy has the potential to substantially reduce maintenance costs in ways that were previously unimaginable.

You can ensure that you accomplish this right away by following this simple guide. Adhere to the guidelines provided below to ensure that your rotary screw air compressor is always running efficiently and smoothly.

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.

The filters are responsible for the removal of contaminants that enter the intake of your rotary screw air compressor, irrespective of the air source. It is essential to remember that unclean filters result in a decrease in pressure, making your system much less efficient.

Before starting up your rotary screw air compressor, you need to ensure that the oil level is checked. It is advised that oil filters be changed every 2,000 hours of operation to maintain the oil's long life and eliminate metal particles, calcium, and other contaminants.

In the event of challenging conditions, such as the presence of dust and detritus in the intake air or high temperatures, there is no issue with reducing the intervals for oil changes and sampling. Of course, oil-free compressors necessitate less maintenance than oil-lubricated devices, making air compressor maintenance less expensive in the early years.

Air compressor leaks frequently cause compressed air systems to lose 30% to 50% of their volume. This may be a moment of realization for you. The rate of volume loss can exceed 80% in instances where systems are not correctly maintained. As a result, one of your initial duties is to determine the number of breaches and promptly address them.

Visual, acoustic imaging devices that are more recent, as well as ultrasonic leak detection systems, triangulate the location of a leak source by employing multiple directional transducers. The ultrasonic "signal" of the leak is superimposed on a video image of your plant during this procedure.

The benefits of rotary screw air compressor maintenance are optimized by performing a variety of supplementary duties.