Kaishan USA | September 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Manufacturers may be losing productivity and money without even knowing it—all thanks to compressed air leaks. Slowly but surely, one of their most important energy sources could be escaping through imperceptible cracks in their equipment, impairing their ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Compressed air leaks are some of the most common issues found in production facilities, but they can be challenging to detect. When vessels, valves, or hoses have holes or gaps, pressurized air escapes through them. This can have numerous negative impacts upon a plant’s operations.
The pressure loss means machinery will not operate as well as it should, resulting in loss of production. It also means tools have to run longer to make up for this, which cuts down their life span and leads to more downtime. This is why plant managers and engineers have to pay close attention to these issues and know what to do about them.
Several factors could contribute to leaking compressors, including:
It may not be possible to see most leaks, but they can be heard. During off-hours when production is stopped, walk around the facility and listen for any high-pitched sounds. These noises could be indicators of air slowly escaping from your systems. Your best bet for locating them, however, is with an ultrasonic acoustic detector. This sensitive instrument can detect sounds that exceed the range of normal human hearing.
Once you locate an issue, air compressor leak repair is often a relatively simple matter. Tightening hoses, sealing cracks, or replacing worn-out components will usually solve the problem. Of course, prevention is always preferable to shutdowns and repairs.
One of the best ways to prevent these problems is to go for high-quality compressors and equipment at the outset. Kaishan USA offers a full lineup of innovative and reliable compression systems. To learn more about what we have to offer, reach out today.
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