Beat the summer heat

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Here are the few essential tips from the Atlas Copco service experts to maintain compressed air system in the summer season and to safegaurd from the losses.

Your vehicle gets better gas mileage when it has clean filters and the same goes for your air compressor; a compressor runs cooler and uses less energy when the air filters are clean. Dirty and clogged filters can cause pressure drops, causing the compressor to operate at higher levels to accommodate demand. Filter performance can also be affected by additional humidity, so it is important to follow regular maintenance schedules and add additional checks for seasonal changes.

We all breathe a little easier with increased airflow and so do our machines. Just as air and oil filters require special attention in the summer, it is important to check the compressor room and adjust ventilation and air flow as necessary. This is also a good opportunity to check for pollen and other air pollutants that are most prevalent in the spring months, to make sure the ventilation is clean and clear before the summer heat hits.

Higher humidity in the summer causes more condensate to drain from the drains. Make sure the drains are clear and working so they can handle the increased flow. Because the condensate sometimes mixes with the compressor oil, the water must be treated before it is released directly into the drain. Check treatment unit filters and separation tanks to ensure they continue to operate. It is a good idea to have a replacement service kit nearby to eliminate any downtime during maintenance.

Imagine you are running in the summer heat with a sweater on; It will impact how you sweat and how your body regulates its temperature. The same goes for your air compressor. Blocked or clogged refrigerators can cause an air compressor to overheat on hot summer days. Get ahead of this before it becomes a problem by making sure the coolers are clean before the heat hits.

For water-cooled compressors, adjust the temperature of the water entering the system to compensate for the rise in ambient temperature and to ensure it is suitable for summer conditions.

Taking a few extra steps to make sure your machines are summer ready means you will be rewarded by working hard for your process.

If you are using a variable speed drive (VSD) compressors, make sure to replace the cubicle filters of your VSD units which would protect the VSD drive from overheating with dust build up, in order to avoid failures and machine breakdown in summer.

Taking a few extra steps to make sure your machines are ready for summer means that they’ll reward you by continuing to work hard for your process. Atlas Copco provide our clients with solutions for all service needs for compressed air system, if these items on your to-do list take precedence, simply reach out to Atlas Copco. We’ll be happy to assist and make sure that your compressor is ready for the summer.