ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

WE FIX AIR COMPRESSORS, FORT WORTH AIR COMPRESSOR SERVICE



WE FIX AIR COMPRESSORS








OIL COMPRESSOR OIL

HERE ARE THE TOP MANUFACTURERS OF AIR COMPRESSOR OIL.



























Air Compressor Oil


      

AIR COMPRESSOR OIL Ingersoll Rand
Agip JAX
Amerilube Kaeser
Anderol Keystone
Atlas Copco LeRoi
BP Lubrication Engineers
Busch Lubriplate
CITGO Mobil
CPI Palatek
Cameron Pennzoil
Castrol Petro Canada
Champion Quincy
Chevron Royal Lubricants
Compair Royal Purple
Conoco Shell Oil
Curtis Sullair
Elf Summit
Fuchs Sunoco
Gardner Denver Syn-Flo
Idemitsu Texaco
Ultrachem Total



















1. What Type Of Oil Are You Currently Using: Knowing what type or brand of oil you are currently using with your air compressor is very CRUCIAL to the performance of your compressor.  Compressors have a long life time and over that lifetime you may have filled it with different brands or types of oil.  Compatibility is key and knowing what type of oil is currently in the unit helps guarantee product compatibility.  Remember the old Pennzoil add on TV “PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER”







2. Viscosity Requirements:  Different types of compressors use different types of viscosities of oil. Rotary Screw Compressors generally use a 32, 46, or 68 viscosities.  Piston and Reciprocating Compressors generally use 100 viscosities such as (Teresstic ISO 100). Maintaining viscosity helps keep your air compressor running and lubricating, avoiding costly repairs and a costly shut down.


3. Performance: Always look for high performance oil. Excellent rust and corrosion protection, high oxidation stability, and a non-foaming formula.  DO NOT put motor oil into your compressor!!!!


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Not to sound redundant, but air Compressor Oil is designed to reduce carbon buildup in compressor valves to ensure a longer compressor life. The non-detergent, single viscosity, 30-weight oil provides the proper mix of lubricants for compressors for function properly and efficiently.





Using the right air compressor oil for your compressor is very important. This is true for both rotary screw air compressors and reciprocating compressors. You can’t just use your cars oil or hydraulic oil!!!!! Compressor oil has a few important functions:

  • It removes heat from the compression
  • It works as a sealing to prevent air leakage.
  • It lubricates all moving parts
  • It’s used to cool important parts of the compressor element.

Air compressor oil is specifically designed to do the above jobs well. If you use oil from your car, your compressor WILL DIE!!

Compressors (and the oil) can get very hot.. normal maximum outlet temperature of a rotary screw compressor element is set at 120 degrees Celsius (if it gets hotter than this, your screw compressor will shut down).

Oil failure








If you would operate your compressor on a too high temperature for a too long time, the oil will form a thin layer on the entire inside of your compressor (piping, compressor element, oil cooler). When this happens to your oil-cooler, it won’t be able to cool the oil as effectively as it used to. 

When this happens to your compressor, the ‘contaminated’ parts and especially the poor oil-cooler need to be chemically cleaned or replaced by new ones.

So it’s important to prevent this:
don’t let your compressor run too hot, and use the right kind of oil. Special compressor oil is designed to resist these high temperatures.  Contact H&K Pump in Dallas, Texas for service at:
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How often do you change the oil in a compressor?



Typically, with a rotary screw compressor, you should change the oil every 7000 – 8000 hours that it has been used. For a reciprocating air compressor, you should change the oil every 3 months, ideally. It is important, however, that you change the oil at least once in a year.





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Can I use automotive engine oil in my air compressor?


NO, NO, NO!!!! Auto engine oil contains detergents and other additives that can cause problems in compressors. In some cases, using car oil can cause a build up on both sides of the valves in your compressor pump.  This buildup will cause the compressor to run less efficiently and wear out faster because of the increased strain on the air pump.











AIR COMPRESSOR OIL FOR SALE WITHIN THE DALLAS, FORT WORTH AREA.  PISTON AND ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR OIL.


HEAVY DUTY PISTON AND ROTARY SCREW OIL FOR  
5 HORSEPOWER – 350 HORSEPOWER COMPRESSORS.



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6.   MOBILE TIRE SERVICE

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8.   OFFICE BUILDINGS

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11.                     PRINTING

12.                     DRY CLEANING



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WE OFFER GENERAL MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS MAJOR SERVICE ON MOST AIR COMPRESSORS SUCH AS:

1.                 CURTIS

2.              ATLAS COPCO

3.              QUINCY

4.              CHAMPION

5.              INGERSOLL RAND

6.              GARDNER DENVER











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WE FIX THESE AIR COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS



MOTOR ISSUES Power not on Turn power on
MOTOR ISSUES Blown main fuses (size 175% of motor nameplate) Replace fuses
MOTOR ISSUES Blown control fuses (size per nec article 450-3) Replace fuses
MOTOR ISSUES Breaker tripped Reset or replace breaker
MOTOR ISSUES Safety device tripped Reset safety devices
MOTOR ISSUES Motor starter overloads tripped Reset or replace overloads
MOTOR ISSUES Faulty motor starter coil Replace starter coil
MOTOR ISSUES Pressure switch incorrectly set Adjust pressure switch
MOTOR ISSUES Pressure switch defective Replace pressure switch
MOTOR ISSUES Start switch contacts defective Replace start switch
MOTOR ISSUES Auxiliary contacts defective Replace Auxiliary
MOTOR ISSUES Loose electrical wire Tighten electrical wires
MOTOR ISSUES Wire broken or off terminal Replace wire or reconnect
MOTOR ISSUES Thermal overload inside motor tripped Reset  or replace motor
MOTOR ISSUES Low voltage Must be 10 % of nameplate
MOTOR ISSUES Motor defective Replace motor
MOTOR ISSUES Wiring incorrect Correct wiring
STARTER TRIPS  Low voltage (must be within 10% of nameplate Check voltage @ disconnect
STARTER TRIPS  Wrong heater size  (check heater amps) Replace heaters elements
STARTER TRIPS  Wrong overload setting (check motor amps) Adjust overload setting
STARTER TRIPS  Loose electrical connection Tighten all wire connections
STARTER TRIPS  Wire size too small Install correct size wire
STARTER TRIPS  Motor defective Replace motor
STARTER TRIPS  Motor sized incorrectly Resize & replace motor
STARTER TRIPS  Pressure switch unloader defective Replace pressure switch
STARTER TRIPS  Centrifugal  Unloader valve defective Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS  Electric solenoid unloader valve defective Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS  Hydraulic unloader valve defective Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS  In-tank  check valve defective Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS  Unloaders not unloading  suction valves Check for pressure / rebuilt
STARTER TRIPS  Defective compressor valves Replace compressor valves
STARTER TRIPS  Unloader  control line plugged Replace control line
STARTER TRIPS  Discharge pressure too high Adjust  switch or replace
STARTER TRIPS  Drive belts too tight Adjust to correct  tension
STARTER TRIPS  Head gasket blown  between the cylinders Replace head gasket
STARTER TRIPS  No crankshaft endplay  (.001 per inch of  bearing od) Adjust  bearings tolerance
STARTER TRIPS  Rod bearing tight or seizing  (.001 per inch diameter) Replace bearings or rods
STARTER TRIPS  Pistons seizing to cylinders Replace pistons  / rebuilt
STARTER TRIPS  Incorrect oil Change to correct weight
STARTER TRIPS  Intercooler plugging  (30-50) psig normal Remove clean or replace
STARTER TRIPS  Compressor unit  seized (locked up) Remove & disassemble unit
PRESSURE SWITCH  Moisture build up on the switch diaphragm Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH  Ruptured diaphragm (air leak) Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH  Burned contact points Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH  Unloader  valve leaking (when running) Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH  Pressure setting changes Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH  Plugged air passage in unloader valve Replace pressure switch
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER  Pilot valve unloader  unloads at to low or high pressure Adjust pilot unloader valve
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER  Pilot valve unloader  loads/unloads excessively Adjust pilot unloader valve
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER  Pilot valve unloader  leaking when running Replace pilot unloader valve
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER  Pilot valve unloader  leaking when stopped Replace pilot unloader valve
SOLENOID Solenoid leaking @ exhaust port when stopped Replace electric solenoid valve
SOLENOID Solenoid leaking @ cylinder port when running Replace electric solenoid valve
SOLENOID Solenoid does not click when electricity is applied Replace electric solenoid valve
CENTRIFUGAL UNLOADER Centrifugal Unloader valve leaking when running Adjust or replace unloader
CENTRIFUGAL UNLOADER Centrifugal Unloader valve leaking when stopped Replace in-tank check valve
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER Hydraulic unloader valve passes air to suction Adjust oil pressure to 25 psig
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER unloader  when running oil pressure less than 15 psig
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER Hydraulic unloader valve passes air to suction Replace hydraulic unloader
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER unloader when running with 25 psig oil pressure
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER Hydraulic unloader passes no air to suction unloader when not running Replace hydraulic unloader
INTERCOOLER SAFETY Safety Relief valve defective (set 45-100 psig ) Replace Safety relief valve
INTERCOOLER SAFETY Relief Valve  pops off when running & pumping Replace unloaders or valves
INTERCOOLER SAFETY Valve pops off when running & not pumping Replace unloaders or valves
INTERCOOLER SAFETY Valve pops off when not running Replace  unloaders or valves
INTERCOOLER SAFETY Intercooler restricted or plugged Clean or replace intercooler
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Defective pressure gauge Replace air pressure gauge
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Leaking intercooler  connections Tighten connection
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Leaking intercooler Replace intercooler
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Compressor valves  in L.P. defective Replace valves
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Suction  Unloaders in L.P. defective Rebuild or replace
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Restricted air inlet filter Replace inlet filter
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Compressor valve defective Replace compressor valves
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Pilot valve  defective Replace pilot valve
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Hydraulic valve  not functioning properly Replace hydraulic unloader
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly Replace solenoid valve
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE Worn piston rings Replace piston rings
DISCHARGE SAFETY Relief valve defective (set 150% of tank psig) Replace relief valve
DISCHARGE SAFETY Restricted in-tank check valve Replace check valve
DISCHARGE SAFETY Restricted discharge pipe Clean or replace pipe
EXCESSIVE AIR Air pressure gauge inaccurate Replace air pressure gauge
RECEIVER Leaks in unloader piping system Repair leaks in control piping
RECEIVER Defective compressor  suction unloaders Repair or replace unloader
RECEIVER Pilot valve set incorrectly or defective Adjust or replace valve
RECEIVER  Pressure switch set incorrectly or defective Adjust or replace switch
RECEIVER Pressure switch wired incorrectly Correct wiring
RECEIVER Hydraulic valve  not functioning properly Replace hydraulic valve
RECEIVER Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly Replace solenoid valve
RECEIVER Tube to compressor unloader valve plugged Replace control air line
BUILDING PRESSURE TOO FAST Air pressure gauge inaccurate Replace air pressure gauge
BUILDING PRESSURE TOO FAST Tank  full of water Drain water from tank
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Defective pressure gauge Replace pressure gauge
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Restricted air inlet filter Replace inlet filter
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Pressure switch defective Replace pressure switch
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Pressure switch set wrong Adjust pressure switch
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Unloader pilot defective Replace pilot valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Unloader pilot  set wrong Adjust pilot valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Faulty hydraulic unloader Replace hydraulic unloader
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly Replace solenoid valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Centrifugal Unloader valve leaking when running Replace centrifugal valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Defective compressor valves Replace compressor valves
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Leaking head gasket Replace head gasket
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Loose compressor valves  leaking at valve gaskets Replace valve gasket
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Low oil pressure Adjust oil pressure
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Drive belt slipping Adjust belt tension
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Incorrect speed Change motor pulley
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Clogged intercooler (internal) Clean or replace
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Excessive running clearances Rebuilt compressor pump
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Worn piston rings or loose piston Rebuilt compressor pump
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Leaks in the compressed air distribution system Find & Repair air leaks
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Drain valve open Close drain valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Pressure relief valve leaking Replace relief valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING Compressor incorrectly sized for the altitude Install larger compressor
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Pressure switch defective Replace pressure switch
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Pilot valve set incorrectly or defective Replace pilot valve
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly Replace solenoid valve
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Compressor valves defective Replace compressor valves
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Suction unloaders leaking Repair leaking unloader
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Compressor operating at incorrect speed Install correct pulley
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Excessive system leakage Repair air leaks
LOADING AND UNLOADING    Air receiver tank too small Install larger receiver tank
LOW OIL PRESSURE Defective pressure gauge Replace oil gauge
LOW OIL PRESSURE Low oil level Add oil to full mark
LOW OIL PRESSURE Oil pump direction reversed Change rotation
LOW OIL PRESSURE Oil sump strainer plugged Clean or replace strainer
LOW OIL PRESSURE Plugged oil filter Replace oil filter
LOW OIL PRESSURE Leakage at mains & rod bearings Rebuilt compressor pump
LOW OIL PRESSURE Oil pressure adjusting screw not set properly Adjust oil pressure to spec
USING TOO MUCH OIL Compressor runs unloaded too long Run in start/stop position
USING TOO MUCH OIL Worn piston rings Replace ring
USING TOO MUCH OIL Restricted intake system Replace inlet filter
USING TOO MUCH OIL Compressor running too hot See high discharge temp
USING TOO MUCH OIL Breather valve not functioning properly Replace breather valve
USING TOO MUCH OIL Oil level in crankcase too high Drain to proper oil level
USING TOO MUCH OIL Oil viscosity wrong for the application Change to correct viscosity
USING TOO MUCH OIL Connecting rod out of alignment, bent or twisted Replace connecting rods
USING TOO MUCH OIL Leaking oil seal Replace shaft oil seal
USING TOO MUCH OIL Piston rings not seated (300 hours for seating) Change to non detergent oil
USING TOO MUCH OIL Wrong oil ( detergent oil has a tendency to foam) Use air compressor oil
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Defective  temperature gauge or switch Replace temp gauge or switch
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Compressor valve assemblies defective Replace compressor valves
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Pulley/sheave rotation wrong Change rotation
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Discharge pressure too high Adjust pressure lower
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Ambient temperature too high Lower ambient temperature
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Inadequate ventilation or hot air recirculating Vent hot air out of room
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Cooling surfaces of compressor excessively dirty Clean cooling fins
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Intercooler excessively dirty internal or external Clean internal & external
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Defective water temperature regulating valve Replace water regulating val
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Clogged water passages in  head &/or cylinders Clean water passages
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Inadequate cooling water flow Increase water flow
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Cooling water temperature too hot Lower temperature of water
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Lubrication inadequate Use air compressor oil
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Running clearances insufficient Change clearances
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP. Scored or excessively worn cylinder walls Replace cylinder
KNOCKING Incorrect speed Change motor pulley
KNOCKING Compressor incorrectly size Install larger compressor
KNOCKING Loose belts Adjust belts
KNOCKING Head clearance insufficient Check piston to head clearance
KNOCKING Piston loose in cylinder bore worn piston rings Rebuilt compressor pump
KNOCKING Worn rods or main bearing Rebuilt compressor pump
KNOCKING Pressure setting excessive high Adjust to lower pressure
KNOCKING Crankcase lubrication inadequate Correct lubrication problem
KNOCKING Loose pulley/sheave Tighten pulley & sheave
KNOCKING Compressor valve assemblies loose Tighten compressor valves
KNOCKING Loose compressor or motor mounting bolts Tighten mounting bolts
KNOCKING In-tank check defective Replace check valve
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR Pulley/sheave out of alignment Realign pulley & sheave
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR Belt too loose or too tight Adjust to correct tension
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR Belt slipping Replace belts
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR Pulley/sheave wobbling Tighten to shafts
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR Pulley/sheave groove damaged or worn Replace pulley & sheave
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR Incorrect belts Replace with correct belts
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Compressor feet not level Shim compressor feet
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Compressor tightened into a bind Retighten & shim
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Motor or engine not secured tightly Tighten motor secure
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Foundation or frame inadequate Install correct foundation
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Piping inadequately supported Install additional support
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Piping  tightened into a bind Install flexiblemetal hose
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Excessive discharge pressure Lower pressure setting
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Loose pulley/sheave Tighten pulley & sheave
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Incorrect speed Change to correct rpms
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Compressor valves not functioning properly Replace compressor valves
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Motor or engine out of balance Balance motor or engine
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS Compressor operated too infrequently Run compressor more
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS Compressor does not run long enough to get hot Install smaller compressor
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS Leaking water jacket or cylinder head Repair water leak
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS Cooling water circulating in compressor too cold Replace water regulator valve
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS System pressure leaking back through compressor Re-pipe & add a check valve
WATER IN CRANKCASE Compressor does not run long enough to get hot Install smaller compressor
MILKY OIL System pressure leaking back through compressor Re-pipe & add a check valve
MILKY OIL Leaking water jacket or cylinder head Repair water leak
MILKY OIL Cooling water circulating in compressor too cold Replace water regulator valve
MILKY OIL Incorrect or inferior grade of lubricant Use air compressor oil











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