Dental air compressor is a common and extremely versatile tool that appears in dentist office.  It is a useful tool for blasting dirt and dust out of, and off of, equipment and products during assembly. It can also be used to clean assembly surfaces and any other area that accumulates dust. But the air compressor is also need to be  maintained, then what should you do?

On average, an industrial air compressor will retail in the ballpark of $30,000 to $50,000. When you multiply the operating costs per hour by the number of usage hours per day across 12 months, the cost of operating the machine during the first year alone could well exceed the initial price, and that doesn’t even count any possible maintenance costs.

To best assure efficiency, it’s important to accurately calculate the annual energy costs of an air compressor, and to make sure that all operating staff understand how the figure plays out on a daily basis. That way, wasteful system use can be curbed going forward.

Among certain air system operators, it’s simply assumed that maintenance begins and ends with a check of the compressor for signs of condensation and dirt. For operators who overlook the broader maintenance steps, the consequences can be confusing. After all, you can have a set of air compressors that function perfectly, yet still have problems with the overall system.

The air receiver makes it possible to run the compressor at lower levels and conserve energy in the process. However, the air receiver won’t be able to do its job properly if it’s too small for the system, because the compressor will have to run longer than necessary to keep up with air demand. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that the air receiver is either large enough for the system, or backed with secondary receivers.

Air leaks can waste up to half the air produced within a compressed air system. When it comes to the operation of an air compressor, some of the greatest savings can be made with regular air–leak maintenance.

What's more, the process of air leak maintenance does not just end with the pipes. It’s also necessary to monitor all components along a system to ensure that no air is leaked throughout the process. Other parts that should regularly be checked include the valves, connections and fittings. However, air–leak maintenance can only be truly effective at stemming excess costs if the compressor controls and air delivery parts are also functioning correctly.