Summer's Here! Support your compressor safty & stable running to pass the High Temperature testing.
Hi friends, summer's back with its scorching heat – that annual "high-temperature exam" for our air compressors is on! ZAKF's been in this industry for 20+ years. We are very experienced on it. That's why we've put together this complete hot-weather survival kit to help your machines run stable, safe, and efficient all summer long.
Step 1: Don't Panic at high temperature – Know What's Normal!
First sign of high temps? Don't jump to conclusions! A lot of user think colder is always better for their compressor. Wrong! Here's the golden rule: Your main discharge temperature MUST be higher than the pressure dew point! If it ( especially small model compressor ) drops below 85°C (185°F), moisture won't evaporate. It turns into condensate, pools inside the compressor element, and wrecks your oil – turning it milky white! See milky oil? Stop immediately! Drain all the old oil, flush the oil system clean, and fill it with fresh oil. Bottom line: Smart temperature control is key to long machine life!
Step 2: Facing Real Overheating? ZAKF's 7-Steps process!
If your machine is overheating warming, follow this system:
1.Ventilation is King! Strictly control compressor running environmental temperature, focused on optimizing the compressor station structure.
Install exhaust fans! Don't let hot air recirculate.
Clear junk away from the air inlet, avoid to effect the cooling air circulation.
Isolate nearby heat sources! Hot air intake means hot oil, hot discharge, and problems for dryers/filters downstream!
2.Oil is the Machine's Blood! Check It Before Summer Hits!
Check oil level regularly! If level below min? SHUT DOWN & REMOVE OLD OIL & ADD NEW OIL!
Stick STRICTLY to oil change intervals! Old, worn-out oil crap out at heat transfer. If airend cooling effiency not good, its easy to overheating.
3.Filter inspection!
Air Filter: Summer = heat, dust, bugs! A clogged filter makes the compressor struggle to breathe, work harder (staying loaded longer), lose efficiency, and cost you more in electricity!
Oil Filter: A clog means less oil flow. Heat from the element can't get carried away, causing overheating fast!
Oil Separator (Oil Sep Element): if clogged, Pressure drop soars, loading down the whole machine, making its temperature climb!
4.Keep Cooler CLEAN! Heat Transfer Depends On It!
Air-Cooled Machines: Regularly clean the cooler fins! Don't let lint and dust clog the "radiator grille"!
Water-Cooled Machines: Watch out for scale and algae! Buildup inside the cooler tanks heat transfer efficiency!
5.Cooling Fan System MUST Work!
Air-Cooled Compressor: Check fan motor runs smooth. Are fan blades dirty or bent? Is the inlet air filter dirty? Check the temp difference inside/outside the cabinet – is the hot air duct clear?
Water-Cooled compressor: Keep inlet water ≤ 32°C (90°F). Maintain water pressure between 0.25 - 0.45 MPa (36 - 65 PSI). Not hitting targets? Boost your pump or add a cooling tower! Get that cooling system working right to bring temps down!
6.Oil Loop Check – Blockages Cause Meltdowns!
Look for debris (metal bits, sealant chunks) in the oil lines! This junk can jam the thermostatic valve. If it jams open, oil bypasses the cooler and goes straight back to the element – instant overheating!
7.Beware of "False Alarms"!
May Temperature sensor failed. Check them regularly. Don't let a faulty sensor cause a false shutdown! Also, wiggle those wire connections! Loose wires can make the system think it's overheating when it's not!
Final Word:
Summer is a battle for equipment stability, won by paying attention to the details! ZAKF Compressor Experts and our best after-sales service team are here for you. This summer, let us be your trusted "Equipment Nanny" – helping you achieve
zero-downtime operation right through the peak heat!
