Introduction
Ingersoll Rand 47556185001 23545841 combines the 8,000-hour water-cooled preventive-maintenance package reference with the 23545841 air/oil separator element used in applicable R-Series rotary screw compressor configurations.
The separator element is a critical part of an oil-flooded screw compressor's internal air-treatment process. During compression, lubricant is introduced into the compression chamber to provide cooling, sealing, and lubrication. The resulting air/oil mixture must then pass through the separator system so that oil can be recovered while compressed air continues toward the outlet.
The 23545841 element is designed to perform this separation function efficiently. Maintaining the element at the appropriate service interval helps control oil carryover and pressure loss, two factors that can have a direct influence on compressor performance, operating cost, and downstream air quality.
For industrial users, the separator is more than a routine replacement filter. It is a performance-critical maintenance component that supports the compressor's oil-management system and helps preserve consistent compressed-air production over long operating cycles.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Ingersoll Rand |
| Maintenance Package Number | 47556185001 |
| Component Part Number | 23545841 |
| Product Type | Air/Oil Separator Element |
| Separator Type | Coalescing / Immersed Separator Element |
| Primary Function | Separation of oil aerosols from compressed air |
| Associated Compressor Family | Ingersoll Rand R-Series |
| Known Application | R90 N and compatible R-Series configurations |
| Filtration Media | Borosilicate microglass fiber |
| Filtration Media Rating | Approximately 3 μm |
| Permissible Flow | Approximately 1,596 m³/h |
| Flow Direction | Out-to-In |
| Collapse Pressure | Approximately 5 bar |
| Gasket Material | Organic-fiber bonded NBR/SBR |
| Overall Height | Approximately 447 mm |
| Outer Diameter | Approximately 299 mm |
| Inner Diameter | Approximately 208.5 mm |
| Approximate Net Weight | 9.88 kg |
| Installation | Separator vessel / compressor-specific installation |
| Service Application | Scheduled rotary screw compressor maintenance |
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Frequently Selected Alternatives
| Model | Product Name |
| 23566938 | Ingersoll Rand Air/Oil Separator Element for R90 NE Configuration |
| LE 43 005 X | MANN-FILTER Air/Oil Separator Equivalent for Ingersoll Rand 23545841 |
| OS578 | HIFI-FILTER Air/Oil Separator Equivalent for Ingersoll Rand 23545841 |
| P08D341 | WIX Air/Oil Separator Equivalent for Ingersoll Rand 23545841 |
Technical FAQs
1. What is the Ingersoll Rand 23545841?
The 23545841 is an air/oil separator element used in compatible Ingersoll Rand rotary screw compressors to separate lubricating oil from the compressed-air stream.
2. What is the relationship between 47556185001 and 23545841?
47556185001 is an 8,000-hour water-cooled preventive maintenance package for the applicable R90–R110 N compressor range, while 23545841 is a separator element associated with the maintenance requirements of this compressor platform.
3. What does an air/oil separator element do inside a rotary screw compressor?
The separator element removes fine oil aerosols from the compressed-air mixture after compression. Separated oil is returned to the compressor oil circuit while the treated compressed air continues toward the outlet system.
4. Why is separator performance important for an oil-flooded screw compressor?
Effective separation helps control oil carryover, maintain lubricant recovery, and protect downstream compressed-air equipment from excessive oil contamination.
5. What can indicate a deteriorating separator element?
Potential indicators include increased oil carryover, abnormal pressure differential across the separator, reduced compressor efficiency, or changes in oil consumption. These symptoms should be evaluated together with compressor operating data before replacing the element.
6. Can a restricted separator element affect compressor efficiency?
Yes. As the separator becomes increasingly restricted, pressure loss can rise across the element. This can increase the compressor's operating burden and negatively affect overall system efficiency.
7. Which Ingersoll Rand compressors are associated with 23545841?
Available application information associates 23545841 with R-Series machines including R90 N and R90i configurations. Exact compatibility should be confirmed against the compressor model, configuration, and serial number.
8. How does the separator element contribute to oil recovery?
The element captures fine oil droplets carried within the compressed-air stream. The separated lubricant can then be recovered through the compressor's oil-return arrangement, helping maintain the intended lubrication cycle.
9. Why should the separator element be replaced as part of scheduled maintenance?
Separator performance can gradually change as the element accumulates contaminants and experiences operating stress. Planned replacement helps maintain predictable separation performance and reduces the likelihood of reactive maintenance.
10. What should be verified before installing 23545841?
The compressor model, separator configuration, existing part number, service interval, and applicable maintenance documentation should be checked before installation to confirm that 23545841 is the correct element for the equipment.
