The oil of your compressor cools, helps to lubricate and safeguard the components made of metal in the compressed air system. The selection of the appropriate type and amount of compressor oil is critical to prolonging the service life of your equipment and securing your investment.
Donaldson’s wrap-around air oil separators are equipped with our own Synteq XP coalescing media to assist your system to meet the low oil carryover requirements in order to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. It helps reduce energy consumption and extends equipment life.
Factors Affecting Oil Performance
Compressor oils are a key component in a healthy compressed air system. It helps to reduce wear and tear between the parts that move in the compressor. It also provides cooling for the compressor. Also, it reduces the presence of contaminates in the system.
When a properly maintained compressed air system in a well-maintained compressed air system, the ratio of condensate to lubricant is less than one parts per million (ppm). This kind of contamination may result in problems at manufacturing facilities for food processing after it is in contact with food.
Utilizing food grade compressor oils eliminates the risk of this contamination. Additionally, it reduces the expense of collecting and dispose of oil that is contaminated condensate. Additionally, it reduces the amount of energy needed to eliminate pressure drops in filters, regulators and hoses. Additionally, it helps to achieve lower, unloaded power for your compressed air system. These can all result in significant savings over time. According to your needs, you may be able to achieve even further savings on energy by choosing an oil-free, non-oil compressor.
Factors Impacting Compressor Oil
Many factors impact the longevity and effectiveness of air compressor oil. Understanding these elements and choosing the right oil to the specific machine at the plant will improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
The majority of air compressors are using mineral or standard oil, which is less expensive than synthetic oil, however it might not provide adequate lubrication in high temperatures or with heavy loads. Additionally, mineral oil can oxidize, forming varnish in the compressed-air system. This can cause energy use to increase and may damage pneumatic tools and equipment.
An air-oil separator that is of the highest quality is one of the key components in the entire system to guarantee free of oil and clean air. Donaldson’s built-in air-oil separators come made available with a variety of materials, including their own Synteq XP coalescing media, with a long lifespan as well as superior performance. This helps to meet the low carryover of oil requirements. This enables energy savings, reduction in oil recirculation, as well as decreased restriction within the distribution system.
Oil Quality and Performance
Engine oil’s primary function is in the role of a friction breaker. A micron-thin layer of oil is all that can stand between non-lubricated metal surfaces grinding against each other as well as overheating, which can cause serious damage. The energy needed to overcome the molecular friction requires careful oil formulation in order to make sure that the energy is the lowest possible level without jeopardizing the shear stress to shear rate properties necessary for optimum operation.
Air compressor oils play a vital component to the operation of your air compressor and the correct selection, storage, maintenance and troubleshooting could significantly affect their effectiveness. If you want to get the most out of your investment, choose a premium quality oil specifically designed specially for your particular compressed air system.
Using a food grade oil can also improve the quality of the oil. It ensures that it is safe for usage in areas where food substances are processed. These kinds of oils are formulated to be tasteless as well as colorless and odorless. They have the ability to meet limit of the FDA’s maximum allowable concentration for H1 lubricants, which is 10 parts for every million (ppm). This type of oil reduces the risk of contamination and enhance the overall performance of your system.
Maintaining Compressed Air System dau may nen khi truc vit Efficiency
It is essential to gain insight into the compressed air system and especially on the demand side for identifying energy saving possibilities. It’s more than just a regular check-up and replacement of filters. An even more thorough approach involves taking a look at all the aspects of the system from piping up to equipment for use at the end.
Be sure to inspect the pipe for excessive pressure drop that restricts flow and raises energy demand. The first step to reduce this issue is selecting the right piping size that are suitable for the system and planned use.
The repair of air leaks offers the best chance to achieve saving energy since they are the reason in the vast majority of energy use. Inspecting and repairing these leaks on a regular basis is a vital element of preventive maintenance.
Examining compressors for loose connections, belt condition, hot spots and painting conditions and also monitoring acoustic levels in the bearing, as well as vibration levels help ensure efficient operation and less operating cost. Using Donaldson high-end air-oil separators, with lower oil carryover can also help save energy by keeping the highly engineered and costly lubricant inside the compressor in its proper place.
