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Just like premium cars, premium air compressors require regular servicing and maintenance.

Pilot Air’s comprehensive air compressor service and maintenance offerings include:

• Scheduled maintenance and preventative checks
• On-site breakdown repairs
• In-workshop repairs
• Large spare part inventory
• Installation services.Scheduling regular maintenance of your compressed air system is vital to ensuring its operational efficiency and longevity. It will also save you money in the long run and help you avoid costly breakdowns and loss of productivity.

  Pilot Air offers scheduled maintenance and preventative checks to keep your system working optimally.Not all compressors need oil, but if yours requires it, ensure that it has an adequate level of lubricant before operating.

  Without compressor oil, your air compressor will operate below capacity. It can also put strain on its metal components which can lead to machine failure.

  On hot summer days when temperatures soar, oil can lose its viscosity, preventing the compressor from delivering proper lubrication to all internal parts.

  During winter, moisture also can get into the oil, resulting in a thickened sludge that can cause engine damage.

  HOW TO INSPECT AIR COMPRESSOR OIL

  To inspect your oil-injected air compressor’s oil level, here’s what you should do:

  • Ensure that all equipment is disconnected from the power source.
  • Place your air compressor on a flat surface and remove the fill cap.
  • Look for dirt or foreign objects and debris that might have gotten into the crankcase.
  • Measure the quantity of the oil with a dipstick, which should not exceed sit between the bottom and top marks for the sight glass.
  HOW TO CHANGE AIR COMPRESSOR OIL

  If upon inspection, you find that that’s it’s time to change the air compressor oil (or that your oil compressor has reached the 500-1000 hours of use mark), here’s what you need to do.

  • Place a collection container underneath the oil drain cap and then loosen up the drain cap to allow the used oil to drain out. Once done, secure the drain cap with the use of a tool.
  • Fill the crankcase with your manufacturer’s recommended oil, but only to the level indicated above.
  2. REPLACE THE AIR FILTER

  Using an air compressor daily means that the air filter will easily accumulate dust and debris, which will affect the performance of your machine.

  To change the air filter and maintain your compressor’s optimal performance, here’s what you should do.

  HOW TO CHANGE AN AIR COMPRESSOR FILTER
  • Make sure the compressor has cooled off and then remove the old air filter by unscrewing the filter top and base.
  • Check the base for dust and other impurities that could have been trapped in between the crevices. Use a blower to ensure everything is removed.
  • Attach a new filter on the filter base before screwing the filter top back again and securing the filter.
  3. MANAGE CONDENSATION IN THE TANKS

  During cold weather, droplets of water can be sucked into the compression engine.

  If a buildup of moisture is neglected, rust can build up, the oil can become sludgy, or the compressor’s circuits may get damaged. Here are four steps on how to manage the condensation.

  HOW TO MANAGE CONDENSATION IN AN AIR COMPRESSOR
  • Ensure that your air compressor is turned off and is not attached to the power source.
  • Set the tank’s pressure, ideally below 10 PSI.
  • Look for the tank drain valve and open it to allow all trapped moisture to escape. You can also tilt the tank to let everything out.
  • Once you’re sure that all condensates have been drained, secure the valve to prevent moisture from getting in.