What’s an oiler and how does it work?
An oiler is a device designed to lubricate components and protect parts from corrosion by injecting oil into pneumatic lines. An oiler is usually part of a lubricator/filter/moisture trap assembly located at the point where pressurized air enters the press. The purpose of this assembly is to protect all the pneumatic components of the press from particulate and moisture contamination. Failure to supply the equipment with clean, moisture-free air may result in premature failure of pneumatic components such as air cylinders, seals, and valves. Air coming straight from a compressor is laden with moisture. This can be very damaging to the small moving parts inside air-driven components. The first line of defense against moisture should be a refrigerated chiller/air dryer, installed between the compressor and press. This device condenses the moisture in the air and removes it from the line. The filter removes particulates from the air, preventing them from damaging pneumatic components. The
