How long does the air compressor take to inspect?

There is no fixed answer to the inspection frequency of the air compressor. It mainly depends on what type of machine you are using and what scene you are using, but there is a general rhythm for reference.

Do a daily inspection every day, this is the most basic. The main thing is to take a look at the machine for abnormalities, listen to the sound is abnormal, see if there is any oil leakage or water leakage, and touch the body to see if it is hot. This process can be completed in a few minutes. The purpose is to find obvious problems and don't wait for minor problems to become major failures.

Do a routine check-up once a week. At this time, it is time to start work to see if the oil level is enough, the filter element is dirty, the belt is loose, the drain valve is blocked, and the dust outside the cooler should be cleared. If it is a diesel-driven air compressor, but also look at the amount of fuel and the state of the coolant.

Do an in-depth check every month or quarter. At this time, it is necessary to disassemble and see if the valve plate is worn, the bearing is abnormal, the electrical connector is loose, and the safety valve is ineffective. This step is equivalent to giving the machine a small physical examination and disposing of hidden dangers in advance.

When the water lubricated air compressor is involved in the work, the inspection rhythm is the same as the above, but the inspection focus is not the same. Because it does not use lubricating oil, it does not need to look at the oil level and the state of the oil, which saves this step. However, it is necessary to look at the water circulation system, whether the water in the water tank is enough, whether the color of the water becomes turbid, whether the water separator normally separates water from air, and whether the water pipe joint leaks. The core of the water-lubricated air compressor is to reduce friction and seal gaps by forming a water film inside the machine with clean water, so the cleanliness of the water directly affects the use of the machine. Pay more attention to the water quality during inspection. In addition, because there is no oil circuit system, its structure is simpler than that of the traditional air compressor, and the daily inspection is more worry-free instead of dealing with the troubles of oil circuit blockage and oil-gas separation core aging.

To sum up, look at it every day, check it every week, and do physical examination every month. The water lubricated air compressor should pay more attention to water circulation and water quality at this rhythm. The overall inspection burden is lighter than that of traditional machines.