AVOID CATASTROPHIC MACHINE FAILURE THIS SUMMER
Get your cooler cleaned by CPA.
WHY?
The Cooler is the principle component which allows heat to be removed from the lubricating oil (coolant) and discharge compressed air . As the lubricating oil passes through the cooler, atmospheric air is forced through the fine fins of the cooler, transferring the heat to atmosphere and lowering the temperature of the lubricating oil. As a guide, most oil injected screw compressors like to operate at a temperature of between 82 to 86°C. The compressors coolers are similar in design to your car’s radiator but working in more extreme environments, overtime, the Cooler can become choked with dust and debris, which restricts the airflow and stops the all important transfer of heat. As a result, the compressor runs at increased temperatures. When the seasons change and ambient temperatures increase, the problem is compounded. Warmer air is being drawn into the compression process and the air available for cooling is also warmer. During the summer months, the cooler is working hardest and risk of failure is greatest, temperature’s in excess of 115°C can be reached, causing the activation of safety devises and emergency machine shut down.
· Halted production and H&S implications from catastrophic machine failure as a result of both overheating and failure of temperature safety systems.
· Production stoppage from compressed air plant shut-down triggered by over temperature.
· Increased bearing wear from heat degradation of lubricating oil resulting in premature Airend failure.
· Damage to the cooler resulting in expensive replacement.
· Increased service requirements and costs due to prolonged overheating of components E.G. hoses, belt.
· Increased workload on air dryers through higher discharge air temperature.
BENEFITS OF HAVING YOUR COOLER CLEANDED
· One possible risk to production now eliminated.
· Prolonged equipment life.
· Servicing costs back to planned maintenance routines.
· Improved machine efficiency and performance.
· Increased equipment uptime.
· Proactive maintenance which allows you to focus on improvements rather than repair.
· Peace of mind.
· Improved energy efficiency through higher air density.
WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
CPA will attend your site to drain the coolant, dismantle the compressor, mechanically remove the cooler, carry out off-site cleaning, reassemble equipment, renew coolant and oil filter and run and test the machine.
For more information please contact us. Tel: 0870 241 2452 or email sales@cpa-group.com.
Web: www.cpa-group.com
