Among the different parts that make up industrial air compressors, one of the most vital is the air end as it is where air compression happens. While it can typically last for a very long number of hours of work, it can be damaged if not kept well. There are plenty of factors that would require costly repairs for the air end such as too much heat, contamination, and dirty fluid. In order to avoid this issue from happening, there is a need to do a periodic inspection of the machine while giving more attention to the following signs.
Excessive pressure: getting your compressor to work over-pressure just to achieve the level of operation you need will lead to a serious problem. It can make the parts of your compressor working abnormally, leading to major system issues. Once the air end is pushed too much beyond its normal pressure level, overheating can happen which can cause other major issues.
Overheat: while air end is designed to cope and regulate the level of heat produced by the compression process, other factors can still cause it to increase beyond the intended level that it can withstand. Hence, it is very important to monitor the heat level of the compressor to make sure that it is not too excessive for the system to work on. Hence, overheating can happen that may affect the compression process and cost you more unexpected issues.
Corrosion or rust formation: rust formation can occur on the air end or anywhere near it if the compressor is not drained, lubricated, or maintained well. It usually occurs when moisture is absorbed by the metal surfaces of the compressor. Hence, it is very important that you see this issue early on to avoid it from getting worse and cause you irreparable or costly damage to your machine.
Excessive pressure: getting your compressor to work over-pressure just to achieve the level of operation you need will lead to a serious problem. It can make the parts of your compressor working abnormally, leading to major system issues. Once the air end is pushed too much beyond its normal pressure level, overheating can happen which can cause other major issues.
Overheat: while air end is designed to cope and regulate the level of heat produced by the compression process, other factors can still cause it to increase beyond the intended level that it can withstand. Hence, it is very important to monitor the heat level of the compressor to make sure that it is not too excessive for the system to work on. Hence, overheating can happen that may affect the compression process and cost you more unexpected issues.
Corrosion or rust formation: rust formation can occur on the air end or anywhere near it if the compressor is not drained, lubricated, or maintained well. It usually occurs when moisture is absorbed by the metal surfaces of the compressor. Hence, it is very important that you see this issue early on to avoid it from getting worse and cause you irreparable or costly damage to your machine.
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