Cambs Compressors Newsletter Winter 2021

www.cambscompressors.co.uk WINTER ‘Keeping the heart of Industry Pumping’ Air Compressors hate cold weather, so here’s what to do to stop your air compressor freezing up! Preparing your compressor for the winter season While you can always take advantage of our 24/7 call out service, it’s more cost effective - and less stressful - to prepare your system in advance to stop your air compressor freezing up! Time spent checking potential issues could save you trouble later, and if you want some expert advice, contact the Cambs Compressor team and we’ll be happy to schedule in a winter service and check up. How low temperatures affect your system (and how to protect your system this winter) One of your compressors biggest enemies is moisture. Check the compressor for moisture and ice build-up daily before you power up the system. Frozen water expands and could crack tubes and valves, but monitor your oil as well. Cold oil thickens and can’t lubricate mechanical processes like it should, causing more extensive wear. Problems start when the temperature falls below 5ºC Inspect your drains and filters, clear them of any obstructions. The main job of a condensate drain is to release the unwanted water out of specific equipment, whether air compressor, air receiver, dryer and or filter. Air compressor freezing up? The arktic™ Biobank supports the biotechnology research sector, and leaders in developing new generations of engineered antibody products. Working in partnership to develop world-class solutions In 2012, TTP Labtech launched arktic™ – an affordable automated biobank aimed to be within the reach of every lab. The modular unit can fit neatly into a small footprint, despite having the capacity to hold up to 95,000 0.5mL tubes, making it ideal for space-restricted laboratories with biobanking needs. A solution focused approach supported by a service contract covering Europe Cambs Compressors worked closely with TTP Labtech to develop a range of products and solve specific challenges for the arktic™ biobank. Over the past two years this has proved challenging with travel bans and lockdowns, however innovative remote video ‘step-by-step’ guidance, has enabled our service engineers to ensure the maintenance is carried out to the correct standards. Cambs Compressors providing training support for the arktic™ biobanks’ located outside Europe, using this remote process. Cambs cover Europe supporting arktic ™ biobank Visit www.cambscompressors.co.uk/winter or call us on 0800 0029601 for a professionals ‘Quick Online Guide to preparing your compressor for Winter’. Craig Turner DipCAM Service Manager Cambs Compressors