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How long is the service life of the air filter of an air compressor?

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Author : Runningway
Update time : 2021-04-26 15:26:47
The air filter of the air compressor must be replaced after the expiration date, but how long is the expiration date of the air filter of the air compressor? This question has been asked by many air compressor users, so how long is the actual service life of the air compressor filter? This time we will explain this issue.

The air filter of an air compressor is like a person’s clothes. It must be cleaned when worn. But the air filter of an air compressor is different from clothes. The filter itself is a disposable consumer product and cannot be used repeatedly. It needs to be replaced regularly.

How often should the air compressor air filter be replaced? This is not only determined by the quality of the air compressor air filter, but also related to the air compressor room environment. Generally good air compressor air filter can be used for 1500-2000 hours, and must be replaced after expiration. But if your air compressor room environment is dirty, such as a textile factory, the waste flowers are dirty, so the better air compressor filter element will be replaced in 4 to 6 months. If the quality of the air filter of the air compressor is average, it is generally recommended to replace it every three months.

Dust is the biggest enemy of the air filter of an air compressor, so we must remove the dust outside the paper core in time; when the indicator light of the air filter on the dashboard is on, it should be cleaned or replaced in time. It is recommended to remove the air filter element every week to blow off part of the surface dust.

Air compressor air filter overdue is harmful: Air compressor air filter overdue means that the air filter is used for more than 2,000 hours or the air filter is used after the air filter fails. The overdue use of the air compressor air filter will let us The air compressor has potential safety hazards. For example: insufficient displacement of the unit, affecting production; excessive resistance of the filter element, increased unit energy, increased actual compression ratio of the unit, increased load on the main engine, and shortened service life; damage to the filter element causes foreign matter to enter the main engine, causing the main engine to lock up or even be scrapped Happening. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the air filter in time to eliminate the hidden dangers of the air compressor in the bud.
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