What to expect when you are having service performed on your Air Compressor
It’s that time again, time to perform your scheduled preventative maintenance service, “PM”, on your air compressor system. What will that mean for your business? Will there be a time where you will be out of air? How long will it last? When can we start production again? These are the common questions when scheduling service.
During a PM, there are many variables that determine the time of “downtime” in the air production, as well as ways you can minimize this downtime and eliminate it altogether.
- A “typical” PM on an Air Compressor (Rotary Screw Oil-Lubricated, Oil-Free) if under 50 Horsepower, will range from 2-6 hours on site.
- Units over 50 Horsepower or systems where there are multiple units can range from 4+ hours to multiple visits on site. It will all depend if you are having a minor or major service on your compressor.
- Down Time can range from 30 minutes to multiple hours depending on the system. Having a reliable backup air compressor to take over during a PM helps eliminate downtime altogether.
