Air oil separators are used to remove oil from oily air, and play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of air compressors and the equipment and systems using compressed air. High-quality air oil separators not only ensure the high-efficiency operation of the compressor, but also extend the air compressor life expectancy and reduce equipment maintenance costs and failure rates.

Are air oil separators necessary for air compressors? Yes, as we all know that lubricants are needed during the operation of air compressors to lubricate the high-speed rotors and bearings, reduce friction and mechanical wear; and lubricants are also used to absorb the heat generated during the operation of air compressors. The lubricants can be oil or water, but whether it is oil or water, they will inevitably mix evenly with the compressed air while fully lubricating the machinery and absorbing heat.

If there is no air oil separator, various air compressor problems and solutions will happen, such as the lubricants will be discharged along with the compressed air, causing pollution and damage to the equipment and products using compressed air. Meanwhile, the air compressor will be quickly ran out of lubricant.

If the air compressor can not be adequately lubricated and cooled, it will fail, shut down or get damaged, causing economic losses and safety hazards.