The air filter is a component that filters out air dust and dirt, and the filtered clean air enters the screw rotor compression chamber for compression. Due to the internal clearance of the screw machine, only particles within 15u are allowed to filter out. If the air filter element is clogged and damaged, a large number of particles larger than 15u will enter the screw machine and circulate, which will not only greatly shorten the service life of the oil filter element and oil-gas separation core, but also cause a large amount of particles to directly enter the bearing cavity, which will accelerate bearing wear and increase the rotor clearance. The compression efficiency is reduced, and even the rotor is dry and seized.
After the new machine runs for 500 hours for the first time, the oil filter element should be replaced. Use a special wrench to reverse the oil filter element to remove it. It is best to add screw machine coolant before installing the new filter element. Screw the filter element back to the oil filter seat with both hands and tighten it firmly. It is recommended to replace the new filter element every 1500-2000 hours. It is best to replace the oil filter element at the same time when changing the coolant. When the environment is harsh, the replacement cycle should be shortened.
The oil-air separator is a component that separates the cooling liquid of the screw machine from the compressed air. Under normal operation, the service life of the oil-air separator is about 3000 hours, but the quality of the lubricating oil and the filtration accuracy of the air have a huge impact on its life. It can be seen that the maintenance and replacement cycle of the air filter element must be shortened in harsh operating environments, and even the installation of a front air filter must be considered.
The oil and gas separator must be replaced when it expires or the pressure difference between the front and back exceeds 0.12Mpa. Otherwise, the motor will be overloaded, and the oil-air separator will be damaged and oil will leak out.
The quality of the screw machine coolant has a decisive impact on the performance of the oil-injected screw machine. A good coolant has good oxidation stability, rapid separation, good foam cleaning, high viscosity, and good anti-corrosion performance. Therefore, users must use Pure screw machine coolant. The first coolant should be replaced after 500 hours of running-in period of the new machine, and the coolant should be replaced every 3000 hours of operation thereafter. It is best to replace the oil filter at the same time when changing the oil. Use in places with harsh environments to shorten the replacement cycle.