Tip of the Week is back on the subject of the air dryer filter & the mistakes we make. Prevention saves your pocket and your truck.
The filter needs its expert
We often notice that dryer filters have a shorter lifespan and break down. Instead the truck shows signs of air system malfunction & damage.
The filter of the Air Dryer is an important element of the pneumatic operation of the vehicle. In particular, its selection must be made under conditions given by the manufacturer.
In addition, the staff of the workshop specializing in the Air field must judge according to the situation & the prevailing conditions which filter is suitable for the specific case. In particular, this action requires knowledge that truck mechanics do not have, and we have to go to experts in the Air sector.
Are you looking for a cardiologist and going to an orthopedist?
The choice of the workshop that will take over the dryer sector is not random. At the same time, we observe the phenomenon during the service of the machine that some choose to change the filter of the air dryer by a workshop not specialized in this field.
This results in mechanics unfamiliar with dryers not recognizing any faults and simply replacing the filter. Also, this choice has caused significant unnecessary damage that could have been avoided if you had gone to a proper repair shop.
Those who have a driver's license can reasonably drive cars, but not trucks, because it requires experience and training. Correspondingly, in the field of garages, you must choose the specialist in this field depending on the problem.
Damages & costs without reason
Improper maintenance of the dryer by an unqualified mechanic can cause damage & unwanted expenses. Whereas in a different case we would have saved them if the "doctor" of your vehicle was chosen correctly.
Saving maintenance time can sometimes cause unpleasant consequences for your vehicle. However, we always choose the products recommended by the manufacturer according to the pneumatic system that supports our vehicle. Therefore the variation must exist within the strict limits of material quality.
Anatomy of a filter
This is a container filled with a granular material that absorbs moisture. Specifically, this material can be:
- Zeolite. It retains its properties during storage for a long time.
- Silicagel (Silicon Gel). These grains are resistant to mechanical damage.
Based on whether they have additives, spare parts can be:
- With oil separator. In this particular case, two filters are available in the same housing. One of them is to remove pollutants from the air before it enters the dehumidifier. Thus, there is a considerable reduction in the probability of a malfunction in the parts of the braking system, while bringing about a reduction in maintenance costs.
- Classics. They only perform their immediate function. They are the most popular and usually have a low price.
Instead of an epilogue
Spare parts are the most important part of your truck. At the same time, the choice of spare parts, used or new, genuine or commercial, must be properly researched. In summary, our store has a variety of truck parts (tractors) and trailers (cabins-refrigerators-curtains-parapets-tippers-containers) Schmitz Cargobull – Scania – Volvo – DAF
Truck Brake & Air Service
If you want not to have a "classic case of damage" as in the central photo of the article, you can contact us at +302410831444. At the same time, information about the air dryer filter you should choose can be found in the link below https://varnas.gr/%ce%be%ce%b7%cf%81%ce%b1%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%ae%cf%81%ce%b1%cf%82-%cf%86%ce%af%ce%bb%cf%84%cf%81%ce%b1/?preview_id=7194&preview_nonce=41b9e46c62&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=7195
The right choice based on quality and suitable for the working conditions of the vehicle offers the life of the spare part and the correct operation of the truck away from breakdowns and immobility.
