Tips for proper maintenance of compressed air systems

Oil-free air increases energy and resource efficiency and reduces the operating costs of your compressed air system. It is important that the flow resistance of the compressed air filter remains as low as possible. Ask your component supplier whether separators are integrated into the compressor. They increase the separation efficiency and ensure a low pressure loss. When sealing the filter, make sure that the sealing surfaces are not scratched. In this way, maintenance workers avoid leaks or shearing off of sealing elements when changing the filter.

Moist or oily compressed air is a problem for applications outside of the production hall because the product can stick. If the humidity is too high, there is a risk that the compressed air lines will corrode. In addition, compressed air containing dust promotes abrasion and wear of the components. According to ISO 8573-1:2010, there are five cleanliness classes in compressed air that you must comply with so that the air remains largely oil-free.

The pressure loss should not exceed a certain level during filtering and the corresponding line diameter. Keep in mind that every additional bar of pressure applied results in a six to seven percent increase in energy consumption.

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