When does the air compressor need to be replaced?

Let's look at some indicators that may lead to potential demand for air compressor replacement

1. Shutdown

A simple indicator of compressor problems is that the compressor is shut down without reason during operation. Depending on the season and weather conditions, your air compressor may shut down due to high ambient temperature and overheating. The cause of high temperature may be very simple, for example, the cooler is blocked and needs to be dredged or the air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced, or it may be a more complex internal problem that needs to be solved by certified compressed air technicians. If the shutdown problem can be solved by blowing the cooler and replacing the air/intake filter, it is not necessary to replace the air compressor, just follow the maintenance of the compressor. However, if it is an internal problem and is caused by the failure of main components, the cost of maintenance and new replacement must be weighed and a decision in line with the company's interests must be made.

2. Pressure reduction

If your factory encounters pressure drop, it may indicate that the factory has various problems that should be solved as soon as possible. Generally, the pressure setting of the air compressor is higher than the pressure setting required for standard operation. It is very important to know the pressure settings of the end user (machines operating with compressed air) and set the air compressor pressure according to these requirements. The machine operator is usually the first person to notice the pressure drop, because the low pressure may cause the machine they are working to shut down or cause quality problems of the products they are manufacturing.

Before considering replacing the air compressor due to pressure drop, you should fully understand your compressed air system and ensure that there are no other variables/obstacles causing pressure drop. It is important to check all online filters to ensure that the filter element (element) is not completely saturated. In addition, it is also important to check the piping system to ensure that the pipe diameter is suitable for the operating length and the compressor capacity (HP or kW). For small-diameter pipes, it is not uncommon to extend a long distance to produce pressure drop and ultimately affect the end user (machine).

If the filter and piping system are checked to be normal, but the pressure drop still exists, this may indicate that the size of the compressor is insufficient to meet the current needs of the facility. This is a good time to check and understand whether any additional equipment and production requirements have been added. If the demand and flow requirements increase, the current compressor will not be able to provide sufficient flow for the facility under the required pressure, resulting in the pressure drop of the entire system. In this case, it is best to contact compressed air sales professionals for air research, so as to better understand your current air demand and determine the appropriate unit to handle new and future requirements.