In summer, your compressor will need some extra love and attention as you really don’t want them to take that surprise vacation possibly leading to costs in the thousands of pounds/dollars/euros, whatever your currency may be. We know the rising summer temperatures can make for challenging working conditions for your equipment and that includes air compressors. Compressed air systems are relied upon for numerous processes but often forgotten about until it breaks down and your operation comes to a halt. To prevent your compressor from taking a ‘surprise vacation’ this summer, you can keep them working with some preventive maintenance, saving you the ‘unplanned downtime’ later in the season.

Consistent and correctly performed maintenance will ensure the compressor’s performance and extend its operational life. Following is a set frequency preventative maintenance plan for a 185 cfm portable diesel air compressor. Set frequency maintenance plans can vary based on engine manufacturer, compressor size, climate and day-to-day operating conditions.

An oil flooded rotary screw air compressor is a lot like the human body. It requires routine upkeep and regular checkups to make sure it’s functioning as it’s supposed to. To avoid any problems, Sullair recommends the following best practices to maintain the longevity of your industrial air compressor.