Category: Compressed Air
The Different Types of Industrial Air Compressors
Compressed air is an essential energy source for the industrial sector. It is often used to power pneumatic tools and automate key equipment. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, approximately 10% of the electricity consumed by an industrial facility is used to generate compressed air. For some plants, compressed air generation may account for […]
Why and How To Perform A Vacuum Audit
Vacuum holds material in place, gathers up solids and liquids, provides transport, and keeps chambers and enclosures free from gases that would affect process performance. It’s essential in many production operations and a system that’s performing badly will impact costs and quality. Regular vacuum audits provide insight into how a system is running and identify […]
Notable Industrial Uses for Compressed Air Systems
The global industrial air compressor market is a fast-growing sector with a projected compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent from 2020 to 2027. By then, spending on industrial air compressors is expected to reach around $17.8 billion. This is because there is a growing demand for more efficient and advanced compressed air technologies. These […]
How Contaminants In Compressed Air Can Affect Processes
Contaminants can be introduced to your compressed air system through many mediums. Liquids like water and oil, solid particles, and vapor can cause contamination and affect production processes if precautions aren’t taken. Why is contamination such a concern? Contaminants can wreak havoc on not only your compressed air system and parts, but they can endanger […]
Basic Components of Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air is widely used in various industries due to its availability and ease of use. It is often known as the fourth utility, following electricity, natural gas, and water. But did you know that the idea of using compressed air to transmit energy began as early as the 1800s? During this period, metal manufacturing […]
Specific Applications of Medical Compressors
When talking about compressors, they are often associated with the making of products in many industries, whether it involves the processing of foods or cleaning component workpieces that are made into parts. For the medical industry, hospitals, medical testing labs, and other healthcare facilities use two different types of medical air systems. NFPA 99 medical […]
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 […]