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Is Your Air Compressor Overheating?
Do you experience excessive downtime due to your air compressors shutting down on high temperature? Does downtime cost your company money? Here are a few reasons your compressor may be shutting down with high temperature alarms;
- Dirty or clogged coolers (air/oil)
- Low on oil
- Clogged Oil Filter(‘s) and, or Air/Oil Separator(‘s)
- Faulty Thermal Valve
- Faulty HAT(High Airend Temperature) sensor
- Excessive ambient temperatures
- If compressor is ventilated, ducting may be undersized or need a booster fan
- Compressor oil may be varnishing causing excessive friction in the pump
