subject: The Proper Way To Air Compressor Maintenance [print this page] Among the most complex machineries is the air compressor. This machine is applied in a wide range of uses. In the past, these are merely used in manufacturing plants but now, this had found usefulness in the homes, in the house basement, workshop and garage. This started to have different sizes to become adaptable for their different jobs.
Air compressors begin to be used for inflating toys, particularly the pool toys. These had also started being used in providing power to different tools such as nail guns, drills, sanders, wrenches, staplers, spray guns and more. Acquiring these air compressors had become easy and convenient as they had become available from tool dealers and home centers. They are also available from mail-order catalogues as well as online shops.
The single motor of the compressor is able to convert electrical energy into kinetic energy. Just like any mechanical machine, the air compressor has several parts. The parts are not serviceable forever; they can be damaged and the air compressors will not be functional. The good thing here is that there is a big market for compressor parts and they are not really costly. Thus when your air compressor does not function, you can replace the parts to bring the machine to its usefulness. You need not replace one expensive machine; just spend a few dollars for the part replacement.
Why wait for the parts to be faulty. You can prevent the damage if you are able to observe the right way to maintain them. The more you keep them maintained the more they become durable. You do not need to learn how to maintain them; you can use your common sense and the ordinary ways to maintain any part of your air compressor. However, there are sensitive parts that may be unique in the right maintenance.
The most common manner of maintaining the different parts of your air compressor is to keep it tidy and clean before and after the machine is used. Another way to maintain your air compressor is for it to be equipped with compressor oil. The oil will go all over the different parts of the machine so that grinding of parts with each other can be prevented. Did you know that grinding of parts will cause the wear and tear of the machine?
When running the compressor, be sure that you are following the directions provided by its manufacturer. This again will be for prevention of damage that can happen due to improper use of the equipment. You have to warm-up the machine before you put it into use. The parts and the oil need to become warmed-up before they function.
Another part of the air compressor is the filter. Ensure that this is always clean and when totally dirty, you will have to replace it. Dust that builds-up in the filter can cause the compressor to smoke thus damaging the machine.
Proper maintenance of your air compressor as well as all its parts will prolong its life. Always inspect your machine before and after its use. You should always be sure to keep it clean and tidy.
