Category: Compressed Air
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, […]
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 […]