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News Release from: Parker Domnick Hunter | Subject: Compressed air filters - changing
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 September 2005
Compressed air - how often to change
filters?
One of the most frequently asked questions compressed air users have, says an equipment supplier, is without doubt: 'Why should they change filter elements every twelve months?'
One of the most frequently asked questions compressed air users have, says an equipment supplier, is without doubt: 'Why should they change filter elements every twelve months?' A good compressed air system will contain numerous filters, purifying air to various standards in order to match the specific requirements of each application Although individual filter elements are relatively inexpensive, when it comes to servicing filters throughout a system the plant engineer may need a persuasive economic argument to convince the finance director why it is necessary and the long term savings and benefits to be achieved
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 23 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Capital equipment will have been chosen to meet specific business needs such as increased productivity, and faster processing to meet delivery deadlines.
In many cases equipment will not have been the least expensive option or even the option available on the shortest lead-time.
The deciding factors will have been performance and reliability.
Filtration provides vital protection against aggressive condensate and contaminants in compressed air that cause corrosion and premature machinery wear.
Bearing in mind the importance of performance and reliability it follows that the answer to the question of whether filter elements should be replaced once the twelve month guarantee expires, is to analyse the cost of replacement elements versus the cost of not replacing them and running the risk of damaged equipment, increased downtime, emergency repair call outs and contaminated/faulty product batches.
All of these problems affect productivity and in the case of poor quality products can have longer-term effects on a company's image and profitability.
The best solution to maintaining system performance and avoiding unexpected costs is a preventative maintenance approach.
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