Posted on: August 11, 2020

Air compressors are purchased for different reasons by a wide range of companies and independent craftspeople. In some cases, a customer might expect to get a continuous duty cycle air compressor when making that initial investment, only to find the machine in question merely offers a 50% duty cycle. Therefore, it is important to know about duty […]

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Air compressors are a vital piece of any dental office, since they power many of the most important tools. Selecting the right compressor can help you build a practice poised for growth, while choosing poorly could potentially expose your patients to harm. While using a specific type of air compressor does not guarantee pathogens are […]

Posted on: July 16, 2020

Dryers are an important component of compressed air networks. They are responsible for removing moisture from compressed air, which protects downstream equipment and end products from contamination. Reducing the need for maintenance and prolonging the service life of pneumatic tools lowers operating expenses over time. The problem is that conventional fixed-speed refrigerant dryers only operate […]

Posted on: July 10, 2020

As growing numbers of public- and private-sector entities seek to trim their expenses, organizations are embracing ways to perform secondary functions with reduced reliance on third parties. For example, many organizations now handle maintenance tasks in-house where previously they would have lacked the necessary capabilities. Today, companies can save money by having employees take on […]

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Factories and workshops around the world use air compressors to power tools like grinders, spray guns, sanders, staplers, nail guns and drills. Though air compressors have many applications, optimal working conditions for compressors remain constant. Ambient temperature and ambient pressure — also known as “inlet pressure and temperature” — significantly impact an air compressor’s performance. These terms refer to the temperature and density […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

No matter what your business makes, there are several ways to improve your food and beverage manufacturing process. Knowing ways to streamline your production will reduce costs and boost profits. However, because some methods may require an investment of time and money in equipment and training, you must determine if those upgrades will bring your […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

                Amusement parks offer a joyous sensory overload for people of all ages. From the sweet taste of cotton candy to the colors and visuals of the roller coasters and Ferris wheels, amusement parks stimulate the eyes and taste buds, as well as the imagination. Above and beyond […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

For people who use a variety of power tools, air compressors make operations much easier. In contrast to the sweat and strain that often goes into the manual use of wrenches, saws and hammers, an air compressor combined with pneumatic equivalents can make such applications feel relatively effortless. As such, air compressors have grown in […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

A couple of key principles must be considered if we want to understand and control the operating costs of your compressed air system.  First, compressors pump air, they do not make pressure.  The system creates the back pressure which the compressors must pump against.  When the compressor delivers more air than the demand requires, the […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

As the fourth utility, compressed air is one of the driving forces of modern-day life in the cities, suburbs and even at beaches. If you go to the beach to fish, surf or dive, you may see some form of air-powered activity, from air compressors for scuba diving to pneumatic boat-cleaning tools. Keep reading to […]