How to Deal with Hot Summer Days for Air Compressors

As summer arrives, air temperature and humidity rise, and your compressed air system will be more stressed in air handling.

The air humidity is higher in summer. Under the highest operating condition of air compressor in summer (50°), the water in the air is higher than that in winter.

The highest temperature (15°) ever seen is 650% higher. As the temperature rises, the working environment of the air compressor becomes more severe, and improper handling will cause high temperature jumps.

Therefore, your air compressor must be fully prepared to face the most severe challenges of the year!

Here are some quick, easy steps to ensure your compressed air system is safe for the summer:

1. Replace the air filter regularly

A clean air filter will keep the compressor running cooler and using less energy. A dirty, clogged filter will cause the compressor to

The performance of the filter may also be affected by the extra moisture.

Therefore, it is important to follow a regular 4000H maintenance schedule and add seasonal inspections.

2. Check ventilation & oil filter

In the summer, extra attention needs to be paid to air and oil filters, and it is important to check the compressor room and adjust ventilation and airflow as necessary.

It’s a good opportunity to check for pollen and other air pollutants prevalent in the spring to ensure ventilation is clear before the summer heat arrives.

Oil filter blockage will cause the lubricating oil to be unable to cool the heat generated by the compressed air in time, and will also cause the rotor to not be lubricated and cooled in time, causing greater economic losses.

3. Check the drain pipe

Higher humidity in the summer can cause more condensation to drain down the drain. Make sure the drain is clear and in working order.

When the rotor outlet temperature is below 75°C, there is a possibility of high temperature and high humidity gas in the compression process.

Condensed water is separated from the oil and mixed with the lubricating oil, causing the oil to emulsify. Therefore, before discharging the water directly to the drain,

It should be treated first. Check the filters and oil-water separator tanks of the treatment unit to make sure they are still functioning.

4. Clean the cooler

Imagine wearing a sweater on a hot summer day - it affects the way you sweat and how your body regulates its temperature.

The same is true for your air compressor. A clogged cooler will cause the air compressor to have difficulty dissipating heat in the hot summer, resulting in high temperature, so it is necessary to maintain

Make sure the cooler is clean and clean regularly.

5. Adjust the water cooling system

In addition, water-cooled air compressors can adjust the temperature of the water entering the cooling system to compensate for the increase in ambient temperature and ensure it is suitable for summer conditions.