Compressor oil cools and it lubricates, and also protects the components made of metal in your air compressor. Selecting the correct type and quantity of compressor oils is vital to extending your equipment’s lifespan as well as protecting your investment.
Donaldson’s wrapped air-oil separators feature our proprietary Synteq XP coalescing media to assist your system to meet the lower requirements for carryover of oil while maintaining efficiency and performance. It helps reduce energy consumption and also extends the lifespan of the equipment.
Factors Affecting Oil Performance
Compressor oil is a vital component of a healthy compressed air system, managing wear and tear on the moving parts in the compressor, and also providing cooling for the compressor. Also, it reduces the presence of contaminates within the system.
When a properly maintained compressed air system In a properly maintained compressed air system, the proportion of condensate to lubricant is not more than one part in million (ppm). This kind of contamination may be a source of trouble for manufacturing facilities for food processing after it is in contact with foods.
Utilizing food grade compressor oils reduces the chance of contamination. In addition, it decreases the costs of collecting and dispose of oil contaminated condensate. Also, it eliminates the expense for energy to combat high pressures in filters, regulators, and hoses. Additionally, it helps you achieve a lower unloaded power for your compressed air system. All of which can make for substantial savings over the course of time. Based on the application you are using, you may be able to get additional efficiency by selecting the oil-free option for your compressor.
Factors Impacting Compressor Oil
A variety of factors can affect the effectiveness and longevity of the air compressor’s oil. Understanding these elements and choosing a lubricant that is optimized for the particular machine in your factory can boost operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
The majority of air compressors are using normal or mineral oil which is less expensive as synthetic oils however may not be able to provide sufficient lubrication at extremely high temperatures or in heavy pressures. Mineral oil could oxidize and create varnish inside the compressed air system, which can increase energy use and may damage pneumatic tools and machinery.
A premium air-oil separator is an essential component of the system for ensuring pure, oil-free air. Donaldson’s built-in air-oil separators come available with a range of materials, including their own Synteq XP coalescing media, that has a long-lasting life span as well as superior performance. This helps to meet the low carryover of oil requirements. This allows for energy savings, reduction in oil recirculation, as well as decreased restriction within the distribution system.
Oil Quality and Performance
Oil for engines is primarily used in the role of a friction breaker. A tiny layer of oil is bao gia dau may nen khi truc vit all that is between metal surfaces that are not lubricated that rub against one another and overheating and serious damage. The amount of energy required for overcoming this friction requires careful oil formulation so that it’s at a minimum without impacting the shear force to shear rate characteristic needed for efficient operation.
Air compressor oils play a vital component to the operation of your compressed air system and their proper choice, storage, maintenance and troubleshooting are all important to its efficiency. If you want to get the most out of your investment make sure you select an excellent quality oil specifically developed specially for your particular compressed air usage.
Making use of food-grade oils is an additional step to improve quality of oil, making sure that the oil is safe to use in environments where food items are used. The oils are designed to be flavorless, colorless and odorless and are able to pass the limit of the FDA’s maximum allowable concentration for H1 lubricants, which is 10-parts per million (ppm). The usage of this kind of oil will reduce the possibility of contamination and enhance the overall performance of your system.
Maintaining Compressed Air System Efficiency
It’s vital to have a clear view in your system for compressed air particularly on the demand side, to identify energy savings opportunities. This requires more than an annual inspection or changing filters. More comprehensive approaches include examining all aspects of the system from piping through to end-of-use equipment.
Be sure to inspect the pipe for excessive pressure drops that impede flow and raises energy demand. To reduce the impact of this problem, it starts by making the best choice of size appropriate for the installation and intended use.
Correcting air leaks is often the best chance to achieve saving energy since they are the reason for the majority of system energy consumption. The process of identifying and fixing leaks frequently is a crucial aspect of maintaining preventively.
The inspection of compressors for loose connections, belt condition, hot spots and painting conditions, as well as testing the acoustic level, vibration and bearing temperature can ensure reliable operation and less operating cost. Utilizing Donaldson top-quality air-oil separators that have lower oil carryover can also help save energy by keeping the highly engineered and costly lubricant inside the compressor where it belongs.