Blower Engineers, Blower Repairs, Blower Maintenance, Industrial Blowers

Troubleshooting

To assist our customers, we have outlined below some common blower problems, with their possible causes and remedies. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or by telephone for any further assistance or advice or to arrange repairs or service.

PROBLEM	NOTE	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REMEDY
Low Capacity	1	Blower speed too low	Check belt drive for slippage; adjust if necessary. Check speed and compare with performance chart.
	2	Excessive pressure	Check inlet vacuum and discharge pressure; ensure protection valves are correctly set and operational.
	3	Obstruction in piping	Check piping, filter, relief valves, isolation valves and silencer to assure an open flow path.
	4	Excessive slip	Check internal clearances for excess wear, contact S & A Engineering Services Ltd.
Excessive Power	5	Blower speed too high	Check speed and compare with performance chart.
	6	Pressure too high	See Notes 2 and 3
	7	Unbalanced or rubbing impellers	Inspect outer casting for hot sports. Check drive alignment (coupling and V-belt).
	8	Blocked inlet filter	Change or clean filter. Contact S & A Engineering Services Ltd for replacement element.
Excessive Heating	9	Incorrect or inadequate lubrication	Confirm correct oil specification and restore correct lubrication levels in gearcase.
	10	Excessive pressure rise	See Notes 2 and 3.
	11	Drive mis-alignment	Check and realign.
	12	Blower speed too low	See Note 1.
Vibration or Noisy Operation	13	Drive mis-alignment	See Note 11.
	14	Unbalanced or rubbing impellers	See Notes 7 and 19.
	15	Worn bearings and gears.	Replace worn bearings and gears. Contact S & A Engineering Services Ltd.
	16	Loose motor, blower or pipework.	Check and re-righten bolts where loose.
Seizure	17	Pressure overload	See notes 2 and 3.
	18	Mis-Alignment.	See note 11.
	19	Build up of foreign material	Clean off foreign material. Return to S & A Engineering Services Ltd for overhaul.
	20	Excessive overhanging load	Change or repair unit. Check pulley dimensions. Realisgn and tension. Change drive configuration.