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OIL COMPRESSOR OIL

HERE ARE THE TOP MANUFACTURERS OF AIR COMPRESSOR OIL.

	Air Compressor Oil
AIR COMPRESSOR OIL		Ingersoll Rand
Agip		JAX
Amerilube		Kaeser
Anderol		Keystone
Atlas Copco		LeRoi
BP		Lubrication Engineers
Busch		Lubriplate
CITGO		Mobil
CPI		Palatek
Cameron		Pennzoil
Castrol		Petro Canada
Champion		Quincy
Chevron		Royal Lubricants
Compair		Royal Purple
Conoco		Shell Oil
Curtis		Sullair
Elf		Summit
Fuchs		Sunoco
Gardner Denver		Syn-Flo
Idemitsu		Texaco
Ultrachem		Total

1. What Type Of Oil Are You Currently Using: Knowing what type or brand of oil you are currently using with your air compressor is very CRUCIAL to the performance of your compressor.  Compressors have a long life time and over that lifetime you may have filled it with different brands or types of oil.  Compatibility is key and knowing what type of oil is currently in the unit helps guarantee product compatibility.  Remember the old Pennzoil add on TV “PAY ME NOW OR PAY ME LATER”

2. Viscosity Requirements:  Different types of compressors use different types of viscosities of oil. Rotary Screw Compressors generally use a 32, 46, or 68 viscosities.  Piston and Reciprocating Compressors generally use 100 viscosities such as (Teresstic ISO 100). Maintaining viscosity helps keep your air compressor running and lubricating, avoiding costly repairs and a costly shut down.

3. Performance: Always look for high performance oil. Excellent rust and corrosion protection, high oxidation stability, and a non-foaming formula.  DO NOT put motor oil into your compressor!!!!

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Not to sound redundant, but air Compressor Oil is designed to reduce carbon buildup in compressor valves to ensure a longer compressor life. The non-detergent, single viscosity, 30-weight oil provides the proper mix of lubricants for compressors for function properly and efficiently.

Using the right air compressor oil for your compressor is very important. This is true for both rotary screw air compressors and reciprocating compressors. You can’t just use your cars oil or hydraulic oil!!!!! Compressor oil has a few important functions:

• It removes heat from the compression
• It works as a sealing to prevent air leakage.
• It lubricates all moving parts
• It’s used to cool important parts of the compressor element.

Air compressor oil is specifically designed to do the above jobs well. If you use oil from your car, your compressor WILL DIE!!

Compressors (and the oil) can get very hot.. normal maximum outlet temperature of a rotary screw compressor element is set at 120 degrees Celsius (if it gets hotter than this, your screw compressor will shut down).

Oil failure

If you would operate your compressor on a too high temperature for a too long time, the oil will form a thin layer on the entire inside of your compressor (piping, compressor element, oil cooler). When this happens to your oil-cooler, it won’t be able to cool the oil as effectively as it used to. 

When this happens to your compressor, the ‘contaminated’ parts and especially the poor oil-cooler need to be chemically cleaned or replaced by new ones.

So it’s important to prevent this:
don’t let your compressor run too hot, and use the right kind of oil. Special compressor oil is designed to resist these high temperatures.  Contact H&K Pump in Dallas, Texas for service at: www.hkaircompressors.com

How often do you change the oil in a compressor?

Typically, with a rotary screw compressor, you should change the oil every 7000 – 8000 hours that it has been used. For a reciprocating air compressor, you should change the oil every 3 months, ideally. It is important, however, that you change the oil at least once in a year.

Can I use automotive engine oil in my air compressor?

NO, NO, NO!!!! Auto engine oil contains detergents and other additives that can cause problems in compressors. In some cases, using car oil can cause a build up on both sides of the valves in your compressor pump.  This buildup will cause the compressor to run less efficiently and wear out faster because of the increased strain on the air pump.

AIR COMPRESSOR OIL FOR SALE WITHIN THE DALLAS, FORT WORTH AREA.  PISTON AND ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR OIL.

HEAVY DUTY PISTON AND ROTARY SCREW OIL FOR  5 HORSEPOWER – 350 HORSEPOWER COMPRESSORS.

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WE OFFER GENERAL MAINTENANCE AS WELL AS MAJOR SERVICE ON MOST AIR COMPRESSORS SUCH AS:

1.                 CURTIS

2.              ATLAS COPCO

3.              QUINCY

4.              CHAMPION

5.              INGERSOLL RAND

6.              GARDNER DENVER

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WE FIX THESE AIR COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS

MOTOR ISSUES	Power not on	Turn power on
MOTOR ISSUES	Blown main fuses (size 175% of motor nameplate)	Replace fuses
MOTOR ISSUES	Blown control fuses (size per nec article 450-3)	Replace fuses
MOTOR ISSUES	Breaker tripped	Reset or replace breaker
MOTOR ISSUES	Safety device tripped	Reset safety devices
MOTOR ISSUES	Motor starter overloads tripped	Reset or replace overloads
MOTOR ISSUES	Faulty motor starter coil	Replace starter coil
MOTOR ISSUES	Pressure switch incorrectly set	Adjust pressure switch
MOTOR ISSUES	Pressure switch defective	Replace pressure switch
MOTOR ISSUES	Start switch contacts defective	Replace start switch
MOTOR ISSUES	Auxiliary contacts defective	Replace Auxiliary
MOTOR ISSUES	Loose electrical wire	Tighten electrical wires
MOTOR ISSUES	Wire broken or off terminal	Replace wire or reconnect
MOTOR ISSUES	Thermal overload inside motor tripped	Reset  or replace motor
MOTOR ISSUES	Low voltage	Must be 10 % of nameplate
MOTOR ISSUES	Motor defective	Replace motor
MOTOR ISSUES	Wiring incorrect	Correct wiring
STARTER TRIPS	Low voltage (must be within 10% of nameplate	Check voltage @ disconnect
STARTER TRIPS	Wrong heater size  (check heater amps)	Replace heaters elements
STARTER TRIPS	Wrong overload setting (check motor amps)	Adjust overload setting
STARTER TRIPS	Loose electrical connection	Tighten all wire connections
STARTER TRIPS	Wire size too small	Install correct size wire
STARTER TRIPS	Motor defective	Replace motor
STARTER TRIPS	Motor sized incorrectly	Resize & replace motor
STARTER TRIPS	Pressure switch unloader defective	Replace pressure switch
STARTER TRIPS	Centrifugal  Unloader valve defective	Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS	Electric solenoid unloader valve defective	Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS	Hydraulic unloader valve defective	Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS	In-tank  check valve defective	Replace valve
STARTER TRIPS	Unloaders not unloading  suction valves	Check for pressure / rebuilt
STARTER TRIPS	Defective compressor valves	Replace compressor valves
STARTER TRIPS	Unloader  control line plugged	Replace control line
STARTER TRIPS	Discharge pressure too high	Adjust  switch or replace
STARTER TRIPS	Drive belts too tight	Adjust to correct  tension
STARTER TRIPS	Head gasket blown  between the cylinders	Replace head gasket
STARTER TRIPS	No crankshaft endplay  (.001 per inch of  bearing od)	Adjust  bearings tolerance
STARTER TRIPS	Rod bearing tight or seizing  (.001 per inch diameter)	Replace bearings or rods
STARTER TRIPS	Pistons seizing to cylinders	Replace pistons  / rebuilt
STARTER TRIPS	Incorrect oil	Change to correct weight
STARTER TRIPS	Intercooler plugging  (30-50) psig normal	Remove clean or replace
STARTER TRIPS	Compressor unit  seized (locked up)	Remove & disassemble unit
PRESSURE SWITCH	Moisture build up on the switch diaphragm	Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH	Ruptured diaphragm (air leak)	Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH	Burned contact points	Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH	Unloader  valve leaking (when running)	Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH	Pressure setting changes	Replace pressure switch
PRESSURE SWITCH	Plugged air passage in unloader valve	Replace pressure switch
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER	Pilot valve unloader  unloads at to low or high pressure	Adjust pilot unloader valve
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER	Pilot valve unloader  loads/unloads excessively	Adjust pilot unloader valve
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER	Pilot valve unloader  leaking when running	Replace pilot unloader valve
PILOT VALVE UNLOADER	Pilot valve unloader  leaking when stopped	Replace pilot unloader valve
SOLENOID	Solenoid leaking @ exhaust port when stopped	Replace electric solenoid valve
SOLENOID	Solenoid leaking @ cylinder port when running	Replace electric solenoid valve
SOLENOID	Solenoid does not click when electricity is applied	Replace electric solenoid valve
CENTRIFUGAL UNLOADER	Centrifugal Unloader valve leaking when running	Adjust or replace unloader
CENTRIFUGAL UNLOADER	Centrifugal Unloader valve leaking when stopped	Replace in-tank check valve
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER	Hydraulic unloader valve passes air to suction	Adjust oil pressure to 25 psig
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER	unloader  when running oil pressure less than 15 psig
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER	Hydraulic unloader valve passes air to suction	Replace hydraulic unloader
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER	unloader when running with 25 psig oil pressure
HYDRAULIC UNLOADER	Hydraulic unloader passes no air to suction unloader when not running	Replace hydraulic unloader
INTERCOOLER SAFETY	Safety Relief valve defective (set 45-100 psig )	Replace Safety relief valve
INTERCOOLER SAFETY	Relief Valve  pops off when running & pumping	Replace unloaders or valves
INTERCOOLER SAFETY	Valve pops off when running & not pumping	Replace unloaders or valves
INTERCOOLER SAFETY	Valve pops off when not running	Replace  unloaders or valves
INTERCOOLER SAFETY	Intercooler restricted or plugged	Clean or replace intercooler
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Defective pressure gauge	Replace air pressure gauge
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Leaking intercooler  connections	Tighten connection
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Leaking intercooler	Replace intercooler
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Compressor valves  in L.P. defective	Replace valves
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Suction  Unloaders in L.P. defective	Rebuild or replace
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Restricted air inlet filter	Replace inlet filter
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Compressor valve defective	Replace compressor valves
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Pilot valve  defective	Replace pilot valve
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Hydraulic valve  not functioning properly	Replace hydraulic unloader
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly	Replace solenoid valve
INTERCOOLER PRESSURE	Worn piston rings	Replace piston rings
DISCHARGE SAFETY	Relief valve defective (set 150% of tank psig)	Replace relief valve
DISCHARGE SAFETY	Restricted in-tank check valve	Replace check valve
DISCHARGE SAFETY	Restricted discharge pipe	Clean or replace pipe
EXCESSIVE AIR	Air pressure gauge inaccurate	Replace air pressure gauge
RECEIVER	Leaks in unloader piping system	Repair leaks in control piping
RECEIVER	Defective compressor  suction unloaders	Repair or replace unloader
RECEIVER	Pilot valve set incorrectly or defective	Adjust or replace valve
RECEIVER	Pressure switch set incorrectly or defective	Adjust or replace switch
RECEIVER	Pressure switch wired incorrectly	Correct wiring
RECEIVER	Hydraulic valve  not functioning properly	Replace hydraulic valve
RECEIVER	Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly	Replace solenoid valve
RECEIVER	Tube to compressor unloader valve plugged	Replace control air line
BUILDING PRESSURE TOO FAST	Air pressure gauge inaccurate	Replace air pressure gauge
BUILDING PRESSURE TOO FAST	Tank  full of water	Drain water from tank
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Defective pressure gauge	Replace pressure gauge
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Restricted air inlet filter	Replace inlet filter
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Pressure switch defective	Replace pressure switch
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Pressure switch set wrong	Adjust pressure switch
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Unloader pilot defective	Replace pilot valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Unloader pilot  set wrong	Adjust pilot valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Faulty hydraulic unloader	Replace hydraulic unloader
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly	Replace solenoid valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Centrifugal Unloader valve leaking when running	Replace centrifugal valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Defective compressor valves	Replace compressor valves
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Leaking head gasket	Replace head gasket
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Loose compressor valves  leaking at valve gaskets	Replace valve gasket
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Low oil pressure	Adjust oil pressure
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Drive belt slipping	Adjust belt tension
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Incorrect speed	Change motor pulley
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Clogged intercooler (internal)	Clean or replace
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Excessive running clearances	Rebuilt compressor pump
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Worn piston rings or loose piston	Rebuilt compressor pump
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Leaks in the compressed air distribution system	Find & Repair air leaks
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Drain valve open	Close drain valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Pressure relief valve leaking	Replace relief valve
SLOW TANK PRESSURE RAISING	Compressor incorrectly sized for the altitude	Install larger compressor
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Pressure switch defective	Replace pressure switch
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Pilot valve set incorrectly or defective	Replace pilot valve
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Electric solenoid valve not functioning properly	Replace solenoid valve
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Compressor valves defective	Replace compressor valves
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Suction unloaders leaking	Repair leaking unloader
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Compressor operating at incorrect speed	Install correct pulley
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Excessive system leakage	Repair air leaks
LOADING AND UNLOADING	Air receiver tank too small	Install larger receiver tank
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Defective pressure gauge	Replace oil gauge
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Low oil level	Add oil to full mark
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Oil pump direction reversed	Change rotation
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Oil sump strainer plugged	Clean or replace strainer
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Plugged oil filter	Replace oil filter
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Leakage at mains & rod bearings	Rebuilt compressor pump
LOW OIL PRESSURE	Oil pressure adjusting screw not set properly	Adjust oil pressure to spec
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Compressor runs unloaded too long	Run in start/stop position
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Worn piston rings	Replace ring
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Restricted intake system	Replace inlet filter
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Compressor running too hot	See high discharge temp
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Breather valve not functioning properly	Replace breather valve
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Oil level in crankcase too high	Drain to proper oil level
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Oil viscosity wrong for the application	Change to correct viscosity
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Connecting rod out of alignment, bent or twisted	Replace connecting rods
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Leaking oil seal	Replace shaft oil seal
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Piston rings not seated (300 hours for seating)	Change to non detergent oil
USING TOO MUCH OIL	Wrong oil ( detergent oil has a tendency to foam)	Use air compressor oil
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Defective  temperature gauge or switch	Replace temp gauge or switch
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Compressor valve assemblies defective	Replace compressor valves
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Pulley/sheave rotation wrong	Change rotation
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Discharge pressure too high	Adjust pressure lower
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Ambient temperature too high	Lower ambient temperature
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Inadequate ventilation or hot air recirculating	Vent hot air out of room
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Cooling surfaces of compressor excessively dirty	Clean cooling fins
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Intercooler excessively dirty internal or external	Clean internal & external
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Defective water temperature regulating valve	Replace water regulating val
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Clogged water passages in  head &/or cylinders	Clean water passages
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Inadequate cooling water flow	Increase water flow
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Cooling water temperature too hot	Lower temperature of water
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Lubrication inadequate	Use air compressor oil
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Running clearances insufficient	Change clearances
HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP.	Scored or excessively worn cylinder walls	Replace cylinder
KNOCKING	Incorrect speed	Change motor pulley
KNOCKING	Compressor incorrectly size	Install larger compressor
KNOCKING	Loose belts	Adjust belts
KNOCKING	Head clearance insufficient	Check piston to head clearance
KNOCKING	Piston loose in cylinder bore worn piston rings	Rebuilt compressor pump
KNOCKING	Worn rods or main bearing	Rebuilt compressor pump
KNOCKING	Pressure setting excessive high	Adjust to lower pressure
KNOCKING	Crankcase lubrication inadequate	Correct lubrication problem
KNOCKING	Loose pulley/sheave	Tighten pulley & sheave
KNOCKING	Compressor valve assemblies loose	Tighten compressor valves
KNOCKING	Loose compressor or motor mounting bolts	Tighten mounting bolts
KNOCKING	In-tank check defective	Replace check valve
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR	Pulley/sheave out of alignment	Realign pulley & sheave
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR	Belt too loose or too tight	Adjust to correct tension
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR	Belt slipping	Replace belts
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR	Pulley/sheave wobbling	Tighten to shafts
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR	Pulley/sheave groove damaged or worn	Replace pulley & sheave
EXCESSIVE BELT WEAR	Incorrect belts	Replace with correct belts
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Compressor feet not level	Shim compressor feet
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Compressor tightened into a bind	Retighten & shim
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Motor or engine not secured tightly	Tighten motor secure
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Foundation or frame inadequate	Install correct foundation
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Piping inadequately supported	Install additional support
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Piping  tightened into a bind	Install flexiblemetal hose
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Excessive discharge pressure	Lower pressure setting
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Loose pulley/sheave	Tighten pulley & sheave
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Incorrect speed	Change to correct rpms
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Compressor valves not functioning properly	Replace compressor valves
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION	Motor or engine out of balance	Balance motor or engine
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS	Compressor operated too infrequently	Run compressor more
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS	Compressor does not run long enough to get hot	Install smaller compressor
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS	Leaking water jacket or cylinder head	Repair water leak
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS	Cooling water circulating in compressor too cold	Replace water regulator valve
RUSTY VALVES/CYCLINDERS	System pressure leaking back through compressor	Re-pipe & add a check valve
WATER IN CRANKCASE	Compressor does not run long enough to get hot	Install smaller compressor
MILKY OIL	System pressure leaking back through compressor	Re-pipe & add a check valve
MILKY OIL	Leaking water jacket or cylinder head	Repair water leak
MILKY OIL	Cooling water circulating in compressor too cold	Replace water regulator valve
MILKY OIL	Incorrect or inferior grade of lubricant	Use air compressor oil

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