Oil Purification is Key to Reducing Compressor Operating Costs

Compressed air is often hailed as the “fourth utility,” indispensable to manufacturing operations much like electricity, water, and natural gas. In this realm, oil-flooded rotary screw compressors reign supreme for their cost-effectiveness despite their operational and maintenance expenses. The annual operating costs of rotary screw compressors stem from various factors: high energy consumption, pricey replacement…

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Water – the Scourge of Air Compressor Oils – Part 3

Protecting Compressor Oils & Components Against Water As mentioned earlier in this series, there is an endless supply of water available in the air to contaminate and attack compressor oils and internals and drive-up maintenance costs. But with proper oil selection, monitoring, and maintenance, water can be controlled, and serious problems associated with water contamination…

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Water – the Scourge of Air Compressor Oils – Part 2

The Problems Created by Water – Let’s Count the Ways! Water is an extremely challenging and complex contaminant.  It negatively impacts compressor oils and internals in different ways which require different strategies to prevent or mitigate the damage that water can do.  A partial list of the ways that water works to constantly attack air…

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Important Parameters in Oil Analysis Reports

Oil analysis is an essential tool used in monitoring and maintaining the health and reliability of rotary screw air compressors. By regularly analyzing your compressor’s oil, you can save money by optimizing your oil change intervals, identifying potential problems, and taking corrective actions before they lead to costly maintenance, repairs, and downtime. But compressor users…

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