Air compressors appear in most workplaces across most industries. Maintenance of these machines is critical not only to the efficiency of the machines that air compressors power but also to the health of workers in contaminated workplaces.
- An air compressor is a ubiquitous machine that provides an uninterrupted flow of healthy air to a restricted or contaminated workspace and/or aids in the operation of a variety of machinery across innumerable industries.
- Air compressors must be properly maintained in a timely fashion not only to preserve the machinery it powers but also the lungs of those working in spaces made habitable by air compressors. Simple steps might be taken to ensure a clean flow of air to a workplace or machinery in the workplace.
- There are two main types of air compressors. Positive displacement compressors cool air within the machine through a combination of volume displacement by means of screw or piston, while centrifugal compressors achieve this by means of centrifugal force, which pressurizes air entering the machine.
- Main features that are relevant to air compressor maintenance include the compressor's oil supply, its condensation control and fluid traps, as well as the machine's air inlets and motor belts.
- A quick maintenance checklist performed regularly is sufficient to keep most air compressors in healthy working condition. These tasks include keeping the oil supply at sufficient levels, cleaning fluid traps and the air inlets, and replacing worn motor belts.
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