Air compressor with oil and no oil difference

The main difference between oil and oil-free air compressor is reflected in the following aspects:

oil content:

oil air compressor in the compression process will be mixed with oil, so the output of compressed air contains oil. The oil content of the oil and gas mixture of this compressor may be less than 5PPM after oil and gas separation, forming a micro-oil screw air compressor.

Oil-free air compressor compression process is completely without the participation of oil, whether it is oil-free screw or oil-free piston machine. They use special temperature-resistant materials (such as molybdenum disulfide or Teflon) to overcome the high temperatures generated during compression and ensure that the compressed air is oil-free. The oil content of the gas discharged from the air outlet of this air compressor is very low, usually reaching 0.01ppm or less.

Operating efficiency and service life:

due to the presence of lubricant, the oil air compressor can reduce the friction inside the machine, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the machine and extending the service life of the machine, because the lubricant can reduce internal wear.

Although oil-free air compressors do not have these advantages brought by lubricants, they do not produce oil mist during their operation, so they are suitable for industries that require clean compressed air. However, it may cause higher wear due to lack of lubrication, requiring more frequent maintenance and component replacement.

Application areas:

oil air compressors are mostly used in occasions where air purity requirements are not so strict, such as the steel industry, non-ferrous metal smelting and manufacturing.

Oil-free air compressors are widely used in areas that require high-purity gases, such as breathing, spraying, semiconductor manufacturing, and food, pharmaceutical and other industries, because these industries have strict requirements for the purity of compressed air.

In summary, there are significant differences between oil-free air compressors and oil-free air compressors in terms of oil content, operating efficiency and service life, and application areas. Which type of air compressor to choose depends on the specific needs and scenarios.