Category: Compressed Air
How Compressed Air Systems Evolved in the Last 20 Years
Compressed air systems are not a recent innovation. Society has utilized compressed air for centuries, from the foot-operated bellows used in metalworking in the 1500s to the vacuum pumps inventions for blast furnaces in 1650 and the first compressor plant built in 1888. The need for compressed air systems has evolved and changed to accommodate […]
How To Use A CFM Calculator
Whether you use a calculator every day or you haven’t used one since high school, it’s probably a safe bet that you’d still be fairly comfortable using the device if you had to. If you’re ever in the market for an air compressor for your industrial facility, it would certainly qualify as a time when […]
Leasing vs Buying Industrial Air Compressors
When it comes to factory operations, not every piece of equipment becomes owned by the company. Making lease arrangements sometimes offer cost savings and other benefits that fit better in the company’s budget. For industrial air compressors, the needs of the company should always be taken into consideration before deciding on whether to lease the […]
Best Applications for Compressed Air Systems
For compressed air systems, the types of applications for these compressors will depend on the industry. These systems may be used in automotive, aerospace, medical, food, mining, and many others. These industries may use several different types of compressed air for their operations that could come in various sizes. Companies in these industries may also […]
Safety Pointers When Working with Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air systems are used for varying industries, from agriculture to pharmaceutical manufacturing, requires workers to operate systems within safety parameters. Any sudden changes in pressure or malfunction equipment may cause an accident that could damage products or applications as well as injure workers. Practicing safety best practices allows workers to take all required precautions […]
What are Particulate Filters for Air Compressors?
Mechanics recommend that you change the air filter on your vehicle so that its heating and cooling system continues to work effectively. HVAC service providers echo a similar sentiment when it comes to your home or office’s heating and cooling equipment. But there are various industrial appliances that require similar upkeep in order to continue […]
How IOT and Industry 4.0 Boost Compressed Air Systems
In factories, processing plants and elsewhere, if compressed air stops flowing everything stops. Actuators and pneumatic tools won’t work, conveyors don’t move powder, sprayers can’t apply coatings and so on. That puts the person responsible for the compressed air system at the center of the action, which is usually not much fun. The IOT and […]
How to Make Your Air Compressor Systems More Efficient
Anything you can do to make appliances run more efficiently is going to save you money in the long run. A well-running vehicle will get you more miles per gallon, saving you money at the gas pump. And an efficient HVAC unit will do more than just effectively cool and heat your property, but do […]
Safe Operating Procedures for Compressed Air Systems
In the world of manufacturing, air compressors play a far more vital role in day-to-day proceedings than most people realize. But at the same time, it’s also one of the more dangerous pieces of equipment on a shop floor – which is why employees should proceed with extreme caution during their operation. Not only can […]
How Site Conditions Affect Compression System Performance
In certain facilities, it’s estimated that the cost to power an air compression system can represent up to 10 percent of a building’s total energy cost. We don’t need to tell you that this is a lot of energy to be consumed by one particular piece of equipment. In other posts on this site, we’ve […]