Air compressor oil is an extremely important part of the daily maintenance of air compressors, and its service life is directly related to the user's equipment operating costs and economic benefits.
The main factors affecting the service life of air compressor oil can be divided into two parts, the first is the oil itself, and the second is the use factor.
The influence of the oil itself
Lubricating oil is an organic compound, oil oxidation and life decay is an inevitable process. Oil oxidation is a major factor affecting the service life of air compressor oil.
In view of the oxidation problem, the air compressor oil manufacturer can optimize the formula, one is to choose a base oil with high saturation and oxidation resistance, and the other is to use appropriate additives.
In the choice of base oil, the higher the saturation degree of hydrocarbon base oil, the more stable the structure and the less likely to be oxidized.
In the choice of additives, antioxidants are the most direct additives for oil oxidation, which interrupt further oxidation by capturing hydrocarbon radicals, alkyl peroxy radicals, and oxygen peroxides.
In addition to oil oxidation, air compressor oil's anti-wear properties, anti-corrosion, and anti-rust properties, anti-emulsification and anti-foam properties, and viscosity retention are also important factors affecting the service life of oil products.
The anti-emulsification and anti-foaming properties are measures of the air compressor oil's tolerance to water and air. The deficiencies of these two properties will cause the oil to fail due to problems such as emulsification and increased foaming.
Viscosity retention is the ability to evaluate the stability and continuity of the oil film of an air compressor. The more stable the oil film, the longer the lubrication, the wear, corrosion, etc. of the equipment will also be correspondingly reduced, and the oil life will be longer.
In summary, the formula of air compressor oil is a manifestation of the comprehensive performance of base oil and multiple functional additives. Balanced, stable, high-performance raw material characteristics and scientific proportioning are the foundation of the life of air compressor oil.
Influence of use factors
In addition to the reasons of the air compressor oil itself, the on-site usage will also have a great impact on the life of the air compressor oil, mainly in the following aspects:
1. On-site management
The management of air compressor stations mainly includes on-site management and equipment management. On-site management mainly refers to the on-site management and operation of the air compressor station, including the daily deployment of air compressors, scientific management of on-site oil and spare parts, on-site cleaning, heat dissipation and gas exchange of the air compressor station, etc. Equipment management must be implemented by people, with dedicated personnel and dedicated management, so as to achieve full inspection during the shutdown, frequent use of monitoring, not to ignore small hidden dangers, and not to conceal small faults. Air compressor oil and air compressor are inseparable as a whole. Only by maintaining and managing the air compressor can the oil be used to its fullest effect.
2. Spare parts selection
The main spare parts that affect the life of oil products include: air filter, oil filter, oil separator, these are also some of the factors that affect the life of the air compressor. The filtration performance and quality of the air filter are stable, which affects the cleanliness of the intake air, thereby affecting the impurities in the air compressor oil; the filtration performance and quality of the oil filter are stable, which directly affects the impurities of the air compressor oil; the performance of the oil Influencing the degree of oil and gas separation, the amount of oil carried in the gas and the amount of gas carried in the oil have the most direct relationship with the oil content. Therefore, the selection of spare parts for air compressor oil maintenance has a great influence on the service life of air compressor oil.
3. Daily maintenance
In addition to the normal replacement of oil, filter, oil, and other vulnerable parts, the daily maintenance of air compressors is also critical to the maintenance of motors and cooling systems. Motor failure will affect the start-up and operation of the air compressor, and cooling system failure will cause high temperatures in the equipment, which will have a negative impact on the service life of the air compressor oil. Qualified air compressor maintenance is not only a regular oil change but also a comprehensive and detailed grasp of the various parts and operation of the equipment.
In summary, extending the service life of air compressor oil is a comprehensive test for oil manufacturers, equipment maintenance providers, and equipment users. Perfect cooperation is required to achieve air compressor and air compressor oil. Maximize the benefits.
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