Category: Compressed Air
Compressor Controls Increase Efficiency and Cut Costs
Industrial facility owners must balance skyrocketing energy costs, aggressive sustainability goals and stiffening environmental regulations with cost reductions and increased demand for productivity. And, it is likely that the vast majority of these industrial facilities employ an air compression system to power equipment and processes. While air compressors do provide a convenient and clean supply […]
Top 5 Considerations for Proper Compressed Air System Installation
A well-designed compressed air system will provide many years of reliable service…as long as it has been installed in accordance with industry best practices. To ensure smooth, trouble-free operation for years to come, be sure to pay as much attention to the details of how the system is installed as you did to selecting a […]
5 Misconceptions About Oil-Free Air Compressors
Oil-free air compressors are growing in popularity. In industries such as pharmaceutical, food, medical device, and electronics manufacturing, they have become a staple. Other industries employ them in an effort to avoid oil vapors that can damage sensitive production equipment or because oil-free compressors are reputed to reduce maintenance needs. While they do offer the […]
Section 179 Provides Significant Tax Breaks on Equipment Purchases
Industrial facilities that are considering the purchase of automation, robotic or compressed air equipment should be aware of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Section 179 Tax Deduction as it encourages businesses to invest in themselves by permitting an immediate and significant tax break on qualifying purchases for the 2023 tax year. Section 179 is […]
Strategies for Running an Efficient Compressed Air System
In industrial facilities, compressed air is a widely used resource because it’s a safe and readily available form of power for operating machine tools, material handling equipment and other pneumatic powered machinery. However, if not properly designed, operated and maintained, it can be a major facility expense as it requires 8 hp of electricity to […]
Best Practices for Medical-Grade Compressed Air
Medical-grade compressed air is vital to healthcare facilities as it is used for patient breathing treatments, anesthesia administration and as a power source for surgical tools in operating rooms. Because medical air is critical to positive patient outcomes, it is essential that medical-grade compressed air is of the highest quality. This article will discuss best […]
The Importance of Medical Compressed Air During the Pandemic
Medical compressed air has always played an important role in hospitals, intensive care units and emergency rooms where respiratory air is supplied to patients via machine ventilation and other equipment; however, the worldwide health crisis of COVID-19 intensified the need for high-quality, high-purity medical compressed air that was clean and free of humidity, oil, dust […]
What are the Advantages of Oil-Free Air Compressors?
Oil-Free Air Compressors either have no mechanical contact inside the compression chamber or use alternate materials to protect the mechanism without lubrication. Many Oil-Free Air Compressors use materials such as water or a Teflon coating to keep the mechanism running smoothly. Some Oil-Free Air Compressors do contain oil. Oil will not be in contact with the compression chamber. […]
How to Tell When Your Compressed Air System Needs New Filters
Using clean dry air is beneficial for compressed air systems in many ways. It will reduce wear and tear and maintenance required for pneumatic tools, machines, and devices used in the manufacturing environment and help maintain product quality and consistency. You can reduce machine downtime by having the proper filtration system in place while also […]
How Can I Tell if My Air Compressor is Overheating? How Can I Prevent it?
Compressed air systems provide a critical energy source required for machinery and tools used in almost every industry. Unfortunately, the operating cost of air compressors can be quite high and if a business wants to remain competitive, proper maintenance of the compressed air equipment is required to assure reliable, efficient operation. When an air compressor […]