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How to Calculate Your Current Air Demand

Posted on: June 10, 2019

Any industry that uses compressed air is subject to inefficiency. This is because air compressors inherently consume a lot of energy just to produce the air, and once produced, employees tend to misuse it. It’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling like compressed air is free, but unfortunately, as anyone reviewing your electricity […]

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Single Stage vs. Two Stage Air Compressor

Posted on: September 15, 2016

Some air compressors come in two types: single and two-stage. When it comes to buying a single-stage or dual-stage air compressor, the first question that prospective buyers often ask is, “What are the differences between the two?”     View Single & Two Stage Compressors   What Is a Single-Stage Air Compressor? Single-stage compressors draw air […]

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What to Look for When Purchasing a Used Air Compressor

Posted on: March 31, 2020

When air compressors fail, they can cost you money or damage products. That is nerve wracking, but shouldn’t scare you away from buying a used air compressor, especially when you can work with a reputable dealer. The first recommendation is to buy a new unit, but if budget is a concern, a used machine could […]

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How Pneumatic Tattoo Machines Work

how pneumatic tattoo machines work

Posted on: April 9, 2021

Artists understand that their tools influence their work. A tattoo artist with a low-quality tattoo machine will likely feel a sense of limitation. Each of your clients wants a different type of tattoo, and the possibilities are endless. Are you ready to tackle any client request that comes your way? Having an optimal tattoo machine is […]

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Green and Efficient

Posted on: December 2, 2020

Quincy Compressor is dedicated to manufacturing products that can help our customers reduce their carbon footprint by saving energy. Owning and operating an air compressor has many benefits and is necessary to keep your operations running smoothly, but they consume large amounts of electricity, especially when used inefficiently. Energy management constitutes 70% of the total […]

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15 Uses for an Air Compressor on a Farm

Posted on: August 21, 2020

Nearly everyone is familiar with the air compressor at your local garage or gas station. Compressed air is used to inflate vehicle and bicycle tires. Without it, we probably wouldn’t have the transportation system that we have today. Air compressors, however, have a much wider range of use than simply inflating vehicle tires. Air compressors […]

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Benefits of Variable Speed Drives

Posted on: August 3, 2023

Motors that power multiple applications are generally made to run at uniform speeds, regardless of the application in question. For any machine that runs on an AC motor, you can save money on energy costs with the use of a Variable Speed Drive (VSD), which adjusts the motor’s speed according to the needs of a […]

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The Role of Compressed Air Energy Storage in Comparison to Other Energy Storage Methods

Posted on: January 30, 2024

Energy storage systems (ESS) store excess electric energy during high-supply and low-demand periods to optimize energy use during peak-demand sessions. Energy storage makes the grid system more secure, flexible and reliable than traditional energy backup solutions like solar and wind power. It boasts numerous environmental and economic benefits, including increased production of renewable energy and […]

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