Oil-free compressors are increasingly becoming an indispensable core power source in high-end manufacturing, with their applications having evolved from auxiliary equipment to critical systems that directly influence product quality and regulatory compliance. In the pharmaceutical industryCompressed air is…
Month: July 2026
This article provides a detailed explanation of the core definition of air compressor cleanliness, the structure of the ISO 8573 standard, and the classification limits and control methods for the three major contaminants—particulates, moisture, and oil—while emphasizing the…
Pharmaceutical compressed air must comply with ISO 8573‑1 Class 0 or the corresponding GMP cleanliness requirements. Key parameters include particulate matter (≥0.1 μm, ≤20/m³), dew point (≤−70 °C), total oil content (<0.01 mg/m³), and microbial limits (<1 CFU/m³). The…
Oil content in parts per million (ppm) is a critical parameter for compressed air quality, and it is classified into grades from Class 0 to Class 5 according to ISO 8573‑1. Class 0 denotes oil-free compressed air (≤0.01…
This paper outlines the commissioning key points and typical maintenance scenarios for oil-free screw compressors in semiconductor plants in the Nantong region, covering clean air standards, system integration and testing procedures, common fault diagnosis, and localized maintenance recommendations,…
This article provides a detailed explanation of the definition of compressed air flow rate (CFM), its core calculation methods—namely, the state‑conversion method, the demand‑summation method, and the velocity‑inversion method—as well as the factors that influence it. It also…
Mobile air compressors as complete units are not classified as special equipment; however, if their accompanying pressure vessels have a volume of ≥25 L and a working pressure of ≥0.1 MPa, they qualify as pressure vessels under the…
The vibration level of an air compressor’s main unit is typically assessed according to the ISO 20816 standard. Under normal operating conditions, it should generally be ≤2.8 mm/s (RMS); values exceeding 4.5 mm/s warrant close attention, and readings…
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