A recent survey of 1,464 visitors on the vmacair.com website reveals that most survey respondents expect a truck mounted air compressor to last 6 to 10 years, with 40.5% of respondents selecting this option. Next, 19.2% of respondents selected 1 to 5 years, followed by 17.8% selecting 11 to 15 years. This poll shows that […]
Air Compressors
VMAC releases industry data on air compressor preferences, requirements
VMAC’s 2020 State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report, which surveyed 205 industry professionals, has revealed the industry’s preferences when it comes to vehicle-mounted air compressors. When asked about rotary screw or reciprocating air compressors, 67% of survey respondents indicated they preferred rotary screw over reciprocating air compressors. When asked to explain the various […]
Explosion-proof compressor systems certified by TÜV SÜD
J. P. Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau GmbH, the parent company of the Sauer Compressors group, offers explosion-proof high-pressure compressors for many ATEX zones. The company has now had the quality management system for the manufacturing processes of the devices audited according to ISO/IEC 80079-34:2018 by an independent third party. In June, TÜV SÜD confirmed the […]
PTO-driven air compressors and hydraulic multi-power systems
VMAC is releasing state-of-the-art PTO driven technology that will set a new standard for air compressor and hydraulic multi-power systems. VMAC has created the next generation of its Direct-Transmission mounted multi-power system, the DTM70-H, which is now available for release. VMAC’s DTM70-H is designed as a configurable, all-in-one solution for service trucks fitted with hydraulic […]
Portable air compressor simplifies forestry equipment maintenance
RJ Hall Engineering, a fabricated metal products business based at Walkerburn in the Scottish Borders, has become the latest company to sing the praises of Vert Technologies’ innovative compressors. The family-owned business plays a key role across the UK in supporting the field-based forestry equipment which cuts, strips and prepares logs for the sawmill. These […]
Hack the Crisis: Free loaner compressors aid hand-sanitizer bottler
Young Spirits, a Scottish spirit bottling business which has revamped operations to produce much-needed hand sanitizer to fight the Covid-19 outbreak, has benefitted from a free loan offer from Edinburgh compressor manufacturer Vert Technologies. Vert’s offer to supply short-term cost-free compressors to manufacturing companies that need air for production machines is designed to help struggling […]
Hack the Crisis: Engineering students craft DIY ventilator
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads worldwide, there are critical concerns that hospital intensive care units won’t be able handle a surge in patients. A key limiting factor may be the number of ventilators a hospital has on hand to help the most seriously ill patients breathe. New York City alone reportedly needs thousands of the […]
So you bought a VSD compressor — Now what?
Congratulations, variable speed drive compressors can save you lots in avoided electricity costs — the invention of this type of compressor has helped to save millions of dollars across the world. These compressors consume only the electricity required of them, they track the compressed air flow up and down and adjust the speed of the […]
Oil-free scroll compressors delivers Class 0 air for small uses
Ingersoll Rand has introduced the W-Series of oil-free scroll rotary air compressors, offering whisper-quiet operation. Scroll compressors meet a broad spectrum of oil-free needs for commercial applications that require contamination-free air, low maintenance and a smaller footprint. “Ingersoll Rand now offers a true, complete oil-free solution that guarantees reliable, pure air while reducing waste, inefficiencies […]
VMAC hits milestone with 40,000 air compressors shipped
VMAC hit yet another milestone, shipping its 40,000th air compressor system. This specific air compressor system was shipped to VMAC Authorized Dealer Summit Truck Bodies in Wathena, Kansas, to be upfitted on a new truck build. VMAC is known worldwide for designing and manufacturing compact, lightweight, and powerful rotary screw air compressors. Air compressor and […]
