The air oil separator of an air compressor

• What is the air oil separator of an air compressor?

The air oil separator is an important component of the air compressor, used to separate compressed air. During the operation of the air compressor, oil will be sprayed into the compression chamber and compressed together with air to form an oil-air mixture. The function of the air oil separator is to remove the oil in the mixed air through fine separation and output relatively pure compressed air.

• How long does the oil air separator need to be replaced?

1. Life cycle
   The oil and air separator of the air compressor has a designed service life when it leaves the factory, and it will be replaced when the actual use time reaches the designed service life. The service life of the oil and air separation core is usually 4000-8000 hours, and it must be replaced after expiration.
2. Equipment alarm
   The replacement frequency of the oil air separator is related to the operating environment of the air compressor. If a blockage alarm occurs within the designed service life, it should be replaced immediately. The setting value for the blockage alarm of the oil and air separation core is usually 0.8-1.0 bar.

• What are the impacts of using an oil air separator beyond its expiration date?

1. Overdue use of oil and air separators can lead to a decrease in separation efficiency, an increase in oil content in compressed air, which affects the quality of compressed air and subsequently affects product quality.
2. The oil and gas separator has been used for a long time, causing blockage due to the increase of attachments, resulting in high actual exhaust pressure of the unit and increased energy consumption.
3. In severe cases of overdue use, it can cause the glass fiber filter separation material to fall off and enter the oil, increasing the burden on the oil filter, shortening its lifespan, and even causing abnormal wear and tear on the host.
   

• The oil air separator is an essential component of the air compressor, which requires regular inspection, reasonable maintenance, and timely replacement to prevent problems and ensure the normal and efficient operation of the air compressor.