The lubricated screw air compressors are the most common type in the industrial environment, helping power critical operations in various sectors. Maintaining the quality of your compressor lubricant is very important if you want trouble-free operation. Let’s examine the significance of maintaining high lubricant quality for a lubricated screw air compressor — and its overall […]
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How do you check your compressed air storage size?
A very important element of any compressed air system is the system storage volume. But how much do you need? Is your storage capacity big enough? Sufficient system storage is important to the efficiency of a compressed air system because it allows for easier compressor control. Having a large volume connected to your compressors slows […]
When is it time to retire an air compressor?
When is it time to retire a compressor? Your old unit may have served you very well over the last few decades, reliably providing a seemingly endless supply of compressed air. Some units, like the unit in Fig. 1, have been around so long that they have almost become part the family. This design is […]
These new flexible, modular, high-pressure air compressors are gas-tight
Sauer Compressors offers a new series of high-pressure compressors for industrial applications. The Sauer Orkan series is now available in the first four standard types. They are suitable for the compression of many gases and a wide variety of applications. A newly developed magnetic coupling makes the compressors hermetically gas-tight. When developing the Sauer Orkan […]
Compressed air fail: OSHA blow gun regulations
Despite being in force since the early 1990s, compressed air auditors frequently run across compressed air safety hazards when studying their client’s sites. Fig. 1 is a common example where blow guns installed for cleaning have been modified by machine shop personnel. This gun, if the tip is blocked, will deliver over 100 psi to […]
How do you size your air receiver?
Compressed air receivers have become more important in modern compressed air systems. Having an adequately sized main receiver in the compressor room is quite important for the health and efficiency of your air compressors, especially if you have switched from small reciprocating compressors to lubricated screw type. Years ago, the rule of thumb for use […]
Tsunami CORE desiccant dryer available for pre-order with August launch
Tsunami CORE series desiccant dryer is the newest addition to the Air Dryers product line, designed to better serve the automotive and professional coatings industry. This manual change desiccant air dryer features a spring-loaded cartridge style desiccant canister that eliminates dusting and tunneling of the media. It is rated for 25 cfm and is designed […]
Closed-loop feedback opens up possibilities
Manufacturers across all industries seek ways to electrify, digitize, and automate their systems to decrease costs and increase efficiency. Electro-pneumatic pressure regulators and valves enable such efforts while improving pressure and flow rate accuracy. Back in the day, there were only manual pressure regulators that relied on the skill and precision of the human hand. […]
Compressed air success! Found gold
A wood products company decided to conduct a treasure hunt for energy savings on its compressed air system. Plant personnel were scheduled to have a production outage during a one-week period — and so they invited a compressed air expert to help them identify any suggested improvements to the system. Industrial plants frequently have staff […]
Spartan Scientific expands KR media separated valve line
Spartan Scientific, a manufacturer of high-quality fluid & pneumatic automation components, releases a newly engineered addition to its media-separated valve offerings. Manufactured with all-stainless steel working components along with a glass-filled nylon valve body, the 4DKR provides controlled flow in applications that require a separation of media flow within a direct-acting valve. The Series 4DKR […]