Ingersoll Rand 47572170001 23545841 8000-Hour Preventive Maintenance Kit and Air/Oil Separator Element

Where It Excels in Industrial Use

• Extended-Interval Compressor Service
  47572170001 supports 8000-hour preventive maintenance for applicable Ingersoll Rand R132–R160I compressor configurations, helping maintenance teams plan major service work around established operating intervals.
• Air/Oil Separation
  23545841 is an air/oil separator element used in applicable Ingersoll Rand oil-injected rotary screw compressor systems to separate lubricant from compressed air.
• Lubricant Recovery
  The separator supports recovery of entrained compressor oil, allowing separated lubricant to return to the oil circuit while compressed air continues toward the outlet.
• Oil Carryover Control
  Maintaining the separator helps control lubricant migration into downstream compressed-air piping and connected equipment.
• High-Utilization Industrial Operation
  Well suited to manufacturing, process-air, pneumatic automation, and other applications where stable compressor performance and controlled oil carryover are important. 

Key Strengths at a Glance

• 8000-Hour Maintenance Support
  47572170001 provides an extended preventive-maintenance solution for applicable Ingersoll Rand compressor systems.
• Dedicated Separator Element
  23545841 is an application-specific air/oil separator component for the applicable compressor configuration.
• Efficient Oil Separation
  The separator supports removal of lubricant from the compressed-air stream and recovery of oil into the compressor lubrication circuit.
• Compressed-Air Quality Support
  Effective separation helps reduce excessive lubricant carryover into downstream air equipment.
• Operating Efficiency
  A properly maintained separator helps manage differential pressure and preserve the intended operating characteristics of the separation system.
• Reliability-Focused Maintenance
  Replacing the separator during planned service helps address gradual deterioration before oil carryover or restriction becomes a larger operational issue.

Technical FAQs

1. What is Ingersoll Rand 47572170001 used for?

47572170001 is an 8000-hour preventive maintenance kit associated with applicable Ingersoll Rand R132–R160I compressor configurations.

2. What is Ingersoll Rand 23545841?

23545841 is an air/oil separator element used in applicable Ingersoll Rand oil-injected rotary screw compressor systems.

3. What does an air/oil separator element do?

It separates compressor lubricant from the compressed-air stream after compression, allowing recovered oil to return to the lubrication circuit while compressed air continues downstream.

4. Why is separator efficiency important?

The separator influences oil carryover, lubricant recovery, and pressure loss within the separator system. Reduced separation performance can increase oil consumption and affect downstream air cleanliness.

5. What can increase differential pressure across a separator?

Contamination, lubricant degradation, deposits, prolonged service intervals, and demanding operating conditions can contribute to increasing separator restriction.

6. What can indicate excessive oil carryover?

Increasing lubricant consumption, visible oil downstream, contamination of air-treatment equipment, or abnormal compressor operating behavior can indicate a separation problem.

7. Can 23545841 be replaced by another separator with similar dimensions?

Not automatically. Separator construction, dimensions, sealing arrangement, filtration characteristics, pressure capability, and compressor compatibility must be verified.

8. Why should separator seals be inspected during replacement?

Damaged or incorrectly installed seals can allow compressed air or lubricant to bypass the separator, reducing separation effectiveness and potentially creating leakage.

9. What should be inspected during separator replacement?

The separator housing, sealing surfaces, oil-return components, associated connections, and surrounding components should be checked for contamination, damage, or abnormal wear.

10. How should 23545841 compatibility be verified?

Confirm the compressor model, serial number, separator location, existing element identification, and applicable Ingersoll Rand parts information before ordering or installation.