What causes air compressor radiator to become clogged?
The air compressor radiator plays a role in cooling the air compressor oil and is a very important component of the screw air compressor. If it is clogged, the temperature of the air compressor oil will increase, causing the air compressor to trip due to high temperature. So what are the specific causes of air compressor radiator blockage?
- Oil blockage
If the air compressor radiator has not been cleaned for a long time, and some parts of the air compressor leak oil, it is easy to form a mixture of oil and dirt, causing the radiator to become clogged. Or in some special industries such as the textile industry, there is a lot of lint floating in the air. Air compressors operating in this environment are also very prone to clogging. The solution to oil clogging requires removing the radiator from the air compressor and flushing it with high-pressure water to eliminate the fault. - Dust clogging
The floating dust in the air is evenly scattered on the surface of the object, which will form dust blockage over time. This kind of blockage is relatively easy to solve. Just use an air gun to blow down along the gap between the radiator fins. The air compressor exhaust fan can take away the floating dust, and the oil temperature of the air compressor can be immediately reduced. - Carbon blockage
If the air compressor uses low-quality lubricating oil or operates at high temperatures for a long time, carbon deposits will form inside the radiator over time, reducing the amount of lubricating oil flowing through the radiator and worsening the heat dissipation effect of the radiator. In this case, it is necessary to remove the radiator and soak it with chemicals such as carbon deposit cleaner to soften and fall off the carbon deposits and restore the smooth flow of the internal oil circuit.