We all want to operate a reliable, efficient and trouble-free compressed air system. Following the equipment manufacturer's daily and weekly maintenance checks  can help you to deal with this problem. After all, prevention is better than cure! For many companies, compressed air is considered to be very important for plant operations: repair and maintenance

Air compressors are high-value machines if it is not well maintained, resulting in high energy costs, the machine can get unexpected incidents affecting the production schedule and even damage the product.

However, there are several ways you can ensure that your compressed air system operates reliably, efficiently and optimally. This includes complying with the manufacturer's proposed maintenance schedule, using only high quality parts and selecting only reputable, experienced and qualified technicians and service agents to perform maintenance work. In addition, the manufacturer's daily and weekly maintenance inspection is a very simple task, on the other hand it helps you operate your compressed air system with the highest performance.

Detection of daily and weekly maintenance

 1. Daily task Kaeser - Germany repair and maintenance :

  -Check the air compressor controller

 Check the monitor on the compressor controller for any relevant information, such as messages or warnings if the device correctly performs the installation mode. Also, listen for any unusual sounds.

  2. Weekly task Kaeser - Germany repair and maintenance:

  - Belt tension test - belt (For models using belts - Kaeser ASK)
To ensure the longevity of the machine as well as the belt, it is important to check the drive belt tension. Transmission belts should be  straightened with their optimal design tension to avoid premature slip and wear belts.
Before checking the belt tension, remember that touching a rotating drive belt can lead to severe bruises or even loss of limbs. Do not open the cabinet while turning on the device. Therefore, before checking the tension of the belt, make sure that the power supply aptomat has been turned off and locked using a secure card lock / lock procedure and check if there is a voltage at the terminal ? Let the machine cool down. Check belt tension and adjust as needed. 

 - Check the cooling oil level.
 Most air compressors are designed to have a certain amount of circulating oil. If this flow decreases, the internal temperature will increase, eventually leading to the compressor overheating and turning off. The likelihood of this happening also increases when the compressor operates in a high ambient environment. The result will be premature wear of equipment such as airend bearings, oil seals, machine oils, oil separators ... and lead to machine malfunction.

The oil gauge allows you to read the oil level of the machine. Read the top level of the machine when the machine is running and loading. The oil level must be around the blue line, or in the middle of the two red lines of the oil gauge.
When you check the coolant level, make sure the machine has been running for at least 5 minutes in LOAD. As soon as you reach the minimum, top up cooling oil.

  - Cleaning: Check the filter mat and clean

Filter mats keep cool. If the filter is clogged, adequate cooling of the parts is no longer guaranteed. To check the filter, firstly make sure the machine is turned off. Carefully remove the filter carpet from the holder (no tools are needed to remove the filter carpet). Brush the mat or use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt. If necessary, wash with warm water and household detergent. Change the filter mat if it cannot be cleaned or if the change interval has expired. Carefully insert filter mats in the holder.

- Control cabinet: check the filter carpet in the electrical cabinet of the machine
  Filter mats keep cool. If the filter is clogged, adequate cooling of the parts is no longer guaranteed. To check the filter, firstly make sure the machine is turned off. Carefully remove the filter carpet from the holder (no tools are needed to remove the filter carpet). Brush the mat or use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt. If necessary, wash with warm water and household detergent. Change the filter mat if it cannot be cleaned or if the change interval has expired. Carefully insert filter mats in the holder.
- Control cabinet: check the filter carpet in the electrical cabinet of the machine.
Filter mat protects the control cabinet from dirt. If the filter mat is clogged, adequate cooling of the parts is no longer guaranteed. In such cases, clean or replace the filter mat. To check the filter mat, be sure to turn off the power isolator, the device is locked, has no electricity and the appliance has cooled down. Carefully remove the grille and remove the filter mat. Brush carpets or use a vacuum to remove dirt. If necessary, wash with warm water and household detergent. Change the filter mat if it cannot be cleaned or if the change period has expired. Insert filter mat into frame and clatch in grille.
- Check the drain( for the model with intergrated dryer)
Condensation and water discharge are a constant product of the compressed air system. If water is condensed without discharging, it can lead to malfunction of pneumatic piston cylinders, product failure, oxidation and valves failure. The drain valve will automatically open when the condensate is collected. As soon as the drain valve opens, you will feel a short flush on the drain hose. Drainage buoys will need maintenance and cleaning.
  - Note all maintanace work and check the operating notebook.

 Finally, record all maintenance and service completion tasks in the machine log. This allows determining the frequency and duration of subsequent maintenance and deviations from the manufacturer's recommendations.

Before completing daily and weekly maintenance tasks When working on pneumatic systems, keep in mind that compressed air contains energy. Uncontrolled energy can cause serious injury. The above example is for a specific model and compressor type. Whether you are performing daily or weekly maintenance tasks for this specific compressor or other compressor, before performing any maintenance tasks, it is important that you only allow employees to have qualified and authorized to perform daily / weekly maintenance tasks, dialogue and comply with safety instructions and the applicable service user manual for maintenance of pneumatic equipment . In addition, compliance with statutory and acceptance requirements is required.

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