Oil-free lubricated reciprocating compressor
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Do the oil injectors of oil-free reciprocating compressors need to remain on for a long time?
1. In oil-lubricated systems, it needs to remain open at all times; the formulations for piston rings, support rings, and packing are designed for operation with oil. 2. Oil lubrication helps to extend the lifespan of wear-prone components. 3. Oil injectors are not necessary for compressors that operate without oil lubrication. 4.
4. It is not ruled out that oil-free lubrication compressors are designed with oil in mind; the key is to determine whether oil injection will reduce the quality of the gas and whether it will affect the lifespan of vulnerable components such as piston rings. If it has no impact, it is recommended to leave it on.
The oil injector must remain on as long as the unit is running. When the machine stops, stop feeding oil to it
In oil-free lubrication, there is generally no oil filler; in low-oil lubrication, the amount of oil applied must be controlled to a minimum – a few drops are sufficient. It is not possible to apply large amounts of oil as in oil-lubricated systems, as this can lead to carbon buildup. Nowadays, there are also oil-free lubrication systems that include a mechanism for adding oil, but only in small amounts, with careful control over the quantity