Piston Compressors: Application Areas
Piston compressors – also known as reciprocal compressors – are designed to work within certain limitations. Find out more about them here. Read More…
An oil injected screw compressor requires oil for several key functions:
The use of generic lubricants and irregular maintenance will have negative consequences to the lifetime, overall performance and energy efficiency of the machine.
To determine when your screw compressor oil needs replacing, there are several factors that need to be taken into account.
Element outlet < 95°C (203°F) or Ambient < 30°C (86°F) |
N |
N |
Mild |
Y |
N |
Mild |
|
N |
Y |
Mild |
|
Y |
Y |
Demanding |
|
95°C (203°F) < Element outlet < 105°C (221°F) or 30°C (86°F) < Ambient < 40°C (104°F) |
N |
N |
Demanding |
Y |
N |
Demanding |
|
N |
Y |
Demanding |
|
Y |
Y |
Extreme |
|
Element Outlet > 105°C (221°F) or Ambient > 40°C (104°F) |
- |
- |
Extreme |
You should always check your maintenance history and service manual for the recommendations of the manufacturer before working on a
compressor. In case of doubt, contact your Ash Air representative.
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Piston Compressors: Application Areas
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