How to Repair and Maintain Air Compressor (Part 1)

How to repair and maintain air compressor (Part 1)

Follow CoolWorks Filter engineers to learn how to properly repair and maintain air compressors.

I. Regular maintenance and maintenance of major components:

In order to make the air compressor can operate normally and reliably, and ensure the service life of the unit, it is necessary to develop a detailed maintenance plan, carry out fixed operation, regular maintenance, regular inspection and maintenance, so that the air compressor unit can be kept clean, oil-free and dirt free.The maintenance of the main components shall be carried out according to the following table:

A.When repairing and replacing all parts according to the above table, it must be confirmed that the pressure in the air compressor system has been released, separated from other pressure sources, the switch on the main circuit has been disconnected, and the safety mark of no-closing has been made.

B.The replacement time of compressor cooling lubricating oil depends on the use of the environment, humidity, dust and air whether there is acid and base gas.The newly purchased air compressor shall be replaced with new oil after 500 hours of operation for the first time. After that, it shall be replaced once every 4,000 hours according to the normal oil changing cycle. The machine with less than 4,000 hours of operation annually shall be replaced once a year.

C.The oil filter must be replaced in the first 300-500 hours of startup operation, the second time in 2000 hours of use, and then every 2000 hours according to the normal time.

D.When repairing and replacing the air filter or intake valve, remember to prevent any debris from falling into the compressor chamber.The entrance of the main engine is closed during operation. After operation, the main engine should be rotated several times by hand according to the rotation direction of the main engine to make sure that there is no obstruction before starting up.

E.Check the tightness of the belt every 2000 hours or so. If the belt is too loose, adjust it until the belt is tensioned.In order to protect the belt, the belt should be prevented from being scrapped due to oil contamination during the whole process.

F.The oil filter must be replaced with each oil change.

G.Please use the original parts of our company, otherwise the company will not be responsible for any accident caused by the machine.