Category: Compressed Air
The Minimum Operating Temperature for an Oil-less Compressor?
There’s a winter cold snap and you need to fill your tires with air to offset a loss in air pressure caused by the weather. You pull into the service station near your house only to see a sign on the air compressor that the device is frozen and out of service. It’s a problem […]
The Difference Between Medical Oxygen & Industrial Oxygen
It’s a scientific fact that every part of the body needs oxygen to survive. In fact, that’s the main purpose of the body’s respiratory system — to take in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. You might, however, be surprised to learn that there’s more than one type of oxygen — and two of these […]
What Are The Most Common Repairs For An Oil-free Air Compressor?
One of the benefits touted for oil-free air compressors is reduced maintenance. While there are differences in what oil-free and oil-injected compressors need, neither type will provide reliable operation with no maintenance at all. What’s more, while oil-free compressors may need less frequent attention it might be argued that they need overhauling more often. Here […]
How Do I Choose An Oil-Less Air Compressor?
In the market for a new oil-less air compressor or expanding or building a new facility that you’ll need to adequately outfit with such a device? The last thing you want to do is just pick one and roll with it. When it comes to industrial air compressors, selecting the correct one is essential, or […]
How Long Does It Take To Install A Compressed Air System?
Whether you’re looking to power tools in a machine shop or equipment on the factory floor, a compressed air system can help streamline productivity and efficiency in an industrial environment. But unlike the portable air compressors that you may have around the home to inflate tires and power certain handheld tools in your workshop, a […]
How Do I Control Contaminants In My Compressed Air System?
Contaminants in compressed air are bad for business. They degrade product quality, impair the safety and efficiency of manufacturing equipment, and can sicken customers and end users. Fortunately, there are proven methods and techniques for taking them out before they affect anyone’s health or the financial bottom line. Before detailing these though, it is important […]
How Often Should Industrial Air Compressor Filters Be Replaced?
An air compressor filter keeps debris and other contaminants from reaching the rest of the system. This keeps compressed air clean and also prevents damage to your compressed air system caused by the contaminants. This means more efficiency for you and a decreased chance of expensive shutdown. Replacing your filter on time prevents your filtration […]
What Are Medical Air Compressors Used For?
Medical air compressors power many applications within medical facilities. Most of these applications require that the compressed air provided is free of contamination. To supply clean, pure air, oil-free and oil-less compressors designed for medical use are commonly implemented. Oil-flooded compressors risk contaminating compressed air with mineral oil which is harmful to patients. Below, you […]
The Advantages of Reciprocating Air Compressors
There are several advantages to choosing reciprocating air compressors over other types of air compressors. Often, the most well-known advantage is the high range of pressures able to be reached. In this blog post, we will discuss a few of the advantages of reciprocating air compressors, as well as, what exactly a reciprocating compressor is. […]
What is the Future of the Oil-free Air Compressor Market?
This may or may not surprise you. The oil-free air compressor market is growing faster than the oil-flooded market. There is a simple reason behind this: industries need a steady supply of clean, pure air. That is most easily achieved using an oil-free compressor system. The question is why are oil-free compressor systems better at supplying clean, […]