What happens when the screw air compressor uses less gas?

Screw air compressor is a commonly used compressed air supply equipment in modern industrial production process, and its stable operation is very important for the guarantee of production efficiency. When the screw air compressor uses less than the required air volume of the process, it may bring a series of problems. The following is a detailed summary of these problems:

affect production efficiency

• when the air volume of the screw air compressor is insufficient, the supply of compressed air will be insufficient, which will affect the normal operation of the equipment on the production line, resulting in reduced production efficiency and even production line failure.

Increased risk of equipment wear and failure

• the operation of the screw air compressor is based on a certain pressure. If the gas volume is too small, the machine will run continuously under equal pressure, which is easy to cause equipment wear.
• When a large amount of low-pressure gas passes through the screw air compressor channel, the bearing load will be greatly reduced, the air cannot be effectively lubricated, and the equipment loss speed will be accelerated, thereby increasing the risk of screw air compressor failure.

Increased maintenance costs and downtime

• screw air compressor use gas hours, once the slight damage occurs, it will rapidly expand, the need for maintenance and replacement of parts will be more and more frequent. This will lead to increased maintenance costs and extended downtime, which will have a greater impact on enterprise production.

Specific reasons and solutions

• improper selection the user fails to fully understand the gas demand of his own production workshop and blindly selects the type, resulting in the selected air compressor unit being too small and the displacement cannot meet the production needs. At this time, check whether there is a leak in the pipeline. If the selection of the unit is too small, a new unit can be added to make the displacement of the screw air compressor exceed 10% to 20% of the gas consumption.
• Air leakage: Air leakage may occur in all aspects of the air compressor, including external pipes, gas supply pipes, one-way valves, safety valves, pressure switches and other joints. Regular inspection of these joints for air leakage and timely maintenance are important measures to ensure the stability of air supply.
• Equipment wear: With the increase of use time, the internal parts of the air compressor will gradually wear out, such as the head, gear box, belt, etc. The wear and tear of these parts will lead to the decrease of the operating efficiency of the air compressor, thus affecting its air supply capacity. In particular, the screw air compressor, its host wear will directly lead to a decrease in gas production. Regular maintenance of the air compressor and replacement of worn parts are the key to maintaining the stability of its air supply.
• Improper maintenance during the operation of the air compressor, the air filter, oil filter and other components need to be replaced regularly to ensure its normal operation. If these parts are not replaced for a long time, it will cause blockage and affect the circulation of air and oil, thereby reducing the air supply of the air compressor. The user should strictly follow the maintenance manual of the air compressor to ensure that it is in good operating condition.

In summary, the use of small air volume of screw air compressor will bring many negative effects. In order to ensure the normal operation and production efficiency of the air compressor, users should fully understand the gas demand of their own production workshop, select the appropriate air compressor model and specifications, and carry out regular maintenance and inspection.