Service and preventative maintenance (PM) for Compressed Air Systems is essential. If the functioning of your business relies on compressed air, it’s essential that you choose a reliable machine.
In order to maximise:
- Reliability
- Efficiency
- Longevity,
a regular service and PM suited to your requirements is recommended. Once this is done the necessary maintenance and compressor repairs can be carried out.
Leaks are one of the biggest maintenance and repair issues and can be very expensive. If a leak goes undetected, it can eventually cause the entire system to have to be shut down. A well-maintained compressor, in addition to having less downtime and repairs, will save on electrical power costs as well.
We understand that remembering to book these services can be difficult, therefore multiple companies will notify you when your equipment is due for service.
Types of Air Compressors
There are two main types of compressed air systems: oil-free and lubricated. One design will be chosen over the other, depending on purification and industry requirements. Air purification requirements include general purity, instrument quality, breathing air, medical air, pharmaceutical, and clean dry air.
What does it involve?
A compressed air system service should be carried out twice a year. This involves both a Basic and Full Preventative Maintenance to be completed by compressor service technicians. Below are two types of compressed air systems and an outline of the service that is carried out
Rotary Screw Standard Lubricant Air Compressor – These are suitable for a wide range of market and industry sectors.
For this type of air compressor it is recommended that a Basic PM should be completed every 6 to 12 weeks. This involves:
- Change Air Filter(s)
- Oil Filter(s)
- Panel Filter(s) (if applicable)
- Record all running conditions and tighten electrical connections
A Full PM should be completed every 12 months. This involves:
- Change Air Filter(s)
- Oil Filter(s)
- Panel Filter(s) (if applicable)
- Air/Oil Separator(s)
- Lubricant
- Drain Valve(s)
- Belt(s)
- Record all running conditions and tighten electrical connections
Oil Free Rotary Screw Air Compressors – These are suitable for the semiconductor, food or automotive industries.
For this type of air compressor it is recommended that a Basic PM should be completed every 6 to 12 weeks. This involves:
- Change Air Filter(s),
- Panel Filter(s),
- Record all running conditions and tighten electrical connections
A Full PM should be completed every 12 months. This involves:
- Change Air Filter(s),
- Panel Filter(s),
- Separator(s),
- Drain valve(s),
- Belt(s),
- Record all running conditions and tighten electrical connections.
How we Can Help
At TCAS we specialise in the design, supply, installation, repair and maintenance of quality compressed air systems.
By choosing a service contract with Telford Compressed Air Services, we will take responsibility of the maintenance of your compressed air system through planned site visits at predetermined intervals. These will be arranged to suit the requirements of your operation in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
At TCAS we use genuine high quality OEM spares and service kits ensuring that quality and reliability is guaranteed. Our service contracts are flexible and can offer fixed budgeting solutions allowing you to allocate budget to the maintenance of your compressed air system.
For more information please visit our website https://www.tcascompressors.co.uk