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Is A Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Compressor the Right Choice for your Facility?

Posted on: January 6, 2015

The simple economic model of matching supply with demand optimizes productivity and helps control costs. This makes sense not only in the economic world, but also when considering how compressed air is produced and used in a manufacturing facility. Compressed air is critical to a wide range of functions within manufacturing. But poorly designed and […]

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Heico Quincy Compressor Customer Video Testimonial

Posted on: October 1, 2014

Heico, one of Quincy Compressor’s customers discusses the impact the Quincy Low Flow Command System has on their manufacturing line. Thanks to Quincy Compressor’s quality and efficiency, Heico has all but eliminated moisture in their lines while hitting a 99.9% uptime rate in their production facility. Learn more about how Quincy Compressor services its customers […]

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Air Compressor Terminology 101

Posted on: May 28, 2014

Commonly used words in the compressed air world Compressor – machines designed from compressing air or gas from an initial intake pressure to a higher discharge pressure Vacuum Pumps – machines for compressing air or gas from an initial pressure which is below atmospheric to a final pressure which is near atmospheric Intercoolers – devices […]

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How To Estimate Power Costs?

Posted on: April 10, 2014

To estimate power costs, you will need to know the following: What is the cost per KWH? How many hours per year does the compressor run? At what capacity will the compressor run or how many hours will the compressor run at various load levels? What are the brake horsepower requirements of the compressor at […]

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