Category: Compressed Air
Why Oil-Free Compressors are the Best Option in Most Applications
There is an old adage which is also a law of physics; what goes in will, eventually, come out. This applies to compressor lubricants in oil-flooded rotary screw compressors, too. At a rate of 2 ppm carryover, an oil-flooded 100 hp compressor operating for one year (8000 hrs) will introduce over 4 gallons of lubricant […]
The Application and Use of Heatless Regenerative Air Dryers
The use of heatless regenerative air dryers in the compressed air world has increased because of the demand for clean, dry compressed air. Heatless dryers are named as such because they do not use any outside sources for heat. Not only in traditional industrial applications but also in clean industries such as medical, electronics, food, […]
Protect Your Compressed Air Equipment from the Summer Heat
It is a well-known fact that high temperatures have never been kind to technology. This holds true for even your compressor system. Have you noticed that summer heat affects compressed air systems within your company? Fear not! We will tell you WHY the summer heat is affecting your system and the changes you can make […]
Why Should You Consider an Oil-sealed Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump System?
Get the best reliability under the toughest conditions. Oil-sealed liquid ring vacuum pump systems give maximum reliability under the toughest conditions. These highly efficient systems are known for their simple design and low maintenance needs due to the lack of wearing parts. Compared to other vacuum pump systems, these systems offer advantage of no metal-to-metal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]