Chapter 4 Compressor Safety
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Compressor Instruction Decals
COMPRESSOR FLUID
301475
FILL OIL TO THIS
LEVEL IN
SIGHTGLASS
70396127
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
MFG
DATE
IOWA MOLD TOOLING CO., INC.
BOX 189, GARNER, IA 50438-0189
Compressor Terminology
AIR/OIL
COALESCER
Performs second stage separation of oil from compressed air feeding tools.
Sometimes referred to as the separator element.
CFM
Refers to the volume of compressed air being produced expressed as cubic
feet of air per minute.
COMPRESSOR
LUBRICANT
IMT blue lube.
GPM
Refers to the gallons per minute of hydraulic fluid flowing through the pump.
OIL SUMP
The first stage of oil separation from compressed air. Also serves as reservoir
area for compressor lubricant. Sometimes referred to as the receiver tank.
PSI
Refers to the operating pressure the system is set up at, expressed as pounds
per square inch.
PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVE
A valve located on the oil sump which opens in case of excessive pressure.
Sometimes referred to as the pop-off valve or the check valve.