Category: Compressed Air
The Right Regenerative Air Dryer for Your Compressed Air System
The presence of water in compressed air systems can cause major problems. Consider this: a typical 100 HP compressed air system at common ambient conditions generates as much as 40 gallons of water in a 24-hour period. As a result, industries lose millions of dollars each year from lost production, increased maintenance costs, and a […]
Does your Facility’s Fluid Cooling System Really Require Chilled Water?
Misapplications in fluid cooling can cost companies energy and money. Over the last 25 years there has been a heightened awareness to reduce the consumption of both water and energy. Water and energy are not an unlimited resource. As regulations concerning the use and disposal of water have intensified, applications that use both resources have […]
What A Compressed Air Audit Can Tell You
Generally, you would be seeking out a Compressed Air Audit to define a system baseline and to determine where inefficiencies are happening within your system. By having an audit performed or doing one yourself, you are ultimately hoping to reduce your operating costs. These operating costs can be high because of many different malfunctions or […]
Receive Free Hot Water with Thermotech’s Energy Recovery Compressors
What if we told you that you could be recovering much of the energy consumed by your air compressor? This probably sounds too good to be true. However, it’s not. With the use of heat recovery technology, you could be on your way to recovering well over 80% of the energy your compressor spends. Your […]
The Right Compressor for the Medical Industry
Compressed Air systems are absolutely necessary to the Medical Industry. Not only are compressors used to power tools, but they are also used to provide air for patients in need. As you can imagine, this means that medical air compressors need to be able to distribute pure and uncontaminated supplies of air. Choosing the right […]
Compressed Air Repair
JHFOSTER can repair your Compressed Air System. Don’t become a victim of costly downtime. Let JHFOSTER help you repair your system. JHFOSTER has a 7 Step Repair Process to ensure your system functions at highest quality. Step One: Reception of repair and logged into system. We take in the parts you need to be repaired, and […]
The Craft Brewer’s Guide to Air Compressors
Everything you need to know about air compressors in your brewery can be found in this guide. Many breweries are using an air compressor they believe to be saving them money. Your initial investment is not the only concern for cost, however. The wrong air compressor could cause inefficiencies leading to higher energy costs and […]
JHFOSTER Attended Xcel Energy’s Compressed Air Challenge – 2019
At JHFOSTER, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products and services available. Even more, quality customer service starts internally with our very own employees continuing education. Matt Vermedahl (account manager), Steve Cherney and Taylor Young (both capital sales support specialists) attended Xcel Energy’s Compressed Air Challenge: Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems technical training […]
What Are Five Areas of Focus When Installing Compressed Air Equipment
Maybe you’re in the market to purchase compressed air equipment. Or, maybe you currently have your unit and are curious about proper installation, staying under warranty, and meeting installation codes. We get it. We know there’s a lot to consider, especially if you are installing compressed air equipment for the first time. Have no fear. […]
What Is The Most Vulnerable Point of a Purification System?
The Most Vulnerable Point of a Purification System is in Condensation. You Need a Condensate Drain if You Want Clean Air. Where there is compressed air, there is water. The moisture that drops out of airflow is known as condensation. Therefore, condensation threatens your compressed air system and leads to expensive problems. To keep water, dirt, wear […]