Top Tip: 5 Steps you Could Take to Increase your Compressor's Lifespan

Look out for the working pressure - The power consumption of industrial air compressors is directly related to its working pressure. The working pressure of a compressor might drop because of a damaged internal pipe system or a clogged filter. A very common mistake is increasing the working pressure in response to a pressure drop as it not only consumes more power but also increases the damage. It is recommended to check for such faults rather than just increasing the working pressure of the compressor.

Use a central control system - A  central control system is a regulation system to help control and monitor the activity of industrial air compressors. These systems are cost-effective and are handy when the operational setting of the compressor needs to be changed now and then. These control systems help decrease the system pressure on the compressor. You can save energy by using central control systems. These systems save your compressors from breaking down and increase their availability for industrial operations.

Cleaning the air - The air consumed by your industrial air compressor should not be contaminated with any dust particles or smoke. The air inlet, usually placed in the sound-reducing enclosure of the compressor, should be adjusted accordingly so that the air that goes in the compressor is fresh. The air intake should be cold and should be through a pipe with enough diameter to ensure a low pressure. Using a pre-filter is recommended to ensure that the air going into the compressor is of high quality and free of any contaminations.

The room's ventilation - Industrial air compressors produce a lot of heat during their operations. They get likely heated up beyond their optimum operating temperature. Hence, the air compressor should be placed in a room with a proper ventilation system to dispose of the additional heat. The size and the cooling mechanism (air or water) of the compressor should be kept in mind while finalising the ventilation system of the room. Excess heat in the room should be recovered and reused for energy savings. It is essential for increasing the compressor lifespan to ensure that no dust or harmful air particles enter the compressor room from the ventilating system. This can be done by avoiding the use of long air ducts and placing them as low as possible.