Category: Compressed Air
Winterizing An Air Compressor
If you live in an area that’s susceptible to cold, winter weather, then you already know that you need to take preventative measures to ensure certain systems and components don’t freeze or incur damage from dropping temperatures. If you manage a warehouse, machine shop or auto repair business where you rely on air compressors to […]
Evolution of Blowers and Compressed Air: Slim ISO Containers
Blowers and compressors provide industrial plants of all types with the right kinds of air and gaseous needs. As technology continues to advance, the needs of these industrial plants evolve right alongside it. One of the key evolutions driven by leaders in machine technology, Aerzen, is the container solutions in which their advanced blower and […]
How Do Air Dryers Work?
We often think of water as being essential to life, but it can be very detrimental in manufacturing. In an air compressor set up, water vapor becomes concentrated during the process of air compression. If allowed to build up, this excessive water can lead to a variety of operational problems and production complications. An industrial […]
Should Your Healthcare Facility Use an Oil-Less Air Compressor?
If you’re at all familiar with the medical industry, then you already know that medical facilities have to operate under more stringent rules and regulations as a means of keeping patients as safe as possible while under their care. And while proper cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are perhaps some of the key measures that may […]
The Importance of Oil-Free Air Compressors in the Electronics Industry
There are two broad types of air compressor types: oil-based and oil-less. While each have their fair share of pros and cons and their viable end uses in a variety of different industries and factory settings, oil-free air compressors are becoming increasingly important throughout the world. These types of compressors are trending upwards largely because […]
When Do You Need an Oil-Free Compressor?
Compressors are so durable and reliable, replacing them in a manufacturing situation is a relatively rare event. However, while your old compressor has been working away diligently, advancements in the industry continue to be made. Even though your company may not have considered the purchase of a new compressor in decades, the options available to […]
Most Common Industrial Air Compressor Brands
Industrial air compressor manufacturing is a booming industry. There are global companies offering a range of different compressors with varying capacities. Ask different suppliers about the most common air compressors, and you may be given different lists. These companies may specialize in specific industrial compressors to cater to a niche industry, or they may offer […]
What Voids the Warranty of Industrial Air Compressors
Industrial compressors can be warriors in the workplace. From manufacturing to medical and petroleum to food packaging, compressors, pumps and vacuums perform a myriad of tasks, frequently with a minimum of maintenance. Well-maintained industrial compressors can last ten, fifteen, twenty years or more. This makes their purchase relatively infrequent. Even companies with multiple compressors may […]
Why Oil-Free Air is Critical in Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Manufacturing processes rely on a wide range of equipment and mechanisms to create products for people around the world. The same holds true for medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers. These facilities use conveyor belts, drums, rotary devices, and compressed air to manufacture medical devices and medicines. However, unlike other companies, pharmaceutical and medical manufacturers must maintain […]
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air is an important component in the transfer of energy for use in industrial process. When designed properly, a compressed air system can reduce energy consumption dramatically, often resulting in energy saving of 10% or more. A poorly designed system, however, can lead to unnecessary downtime, loss of productivity, out-of-budget maintenance and repair costs, […]