When you’re shopping for an industrial air compressor, or any product for that matter, it can be tempting to look for the lowest price. However, an investment in equipment that will power your operation for the next 10 to 20 years should be based on value- not just price.Continue Reading

Investing in a rotary screw air compressor is a significant capital commitment with direct, compounding effects on energy spend, uptime, and product quality. In this article, we’ll identify the most important decisions that separate a compressor purchase that pays for itself in efficiency gains from one that becomes a decade-long liability on your utility bill...Continue Reading

When you work in the compressed air industry, you hear many of the same questions from customers. They range from questions on how to improve the quality of air to what maintenance is required to maximize efficiency and extend the lifetime of equipment.Continue Reading

Sandblasting is a surface preparation process that is used to clean, etch, and strip materials in many industries. It requires continuous, high-volume airflow, which makes having the right air compressor critical to cost-effective operation and productivity.Continue Reading

When it comes to compressed air quality, the standard you choose impacts everything- your equipment, maintenance costs, and ultimately, the productivity and profitability of your operation. That’s why more and more facilities are making the switch to Class 0. Class 0 air is defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 8573-1) as the highest...Continue Reading

In almost every chemical and manufacturing facility, food and beverage processing plant, brewery, or pharmaceutical operation, there is a nitrogen generator hard at work. For years, these facilities paid a high premium to have bulk liquid nitrogen delivered and stored. This changed in the early 1990s. On-site nitrogen generator technology matured, and became more affordable....Continue Reading

Step into your local collision repair center and you will notice that compressed air is everywhere. From powering pneumatic tools and paint finishing to tire inflation and hydraulic lifts, every stage of repair relies on it in some way.Continue Reading

Determining how to choose the right air dryer for your application is a crucial step in maintaining a high air quality from your compressor. This is true no matter what industry you are in.Continue Reading

Cold weather can be tough on air compressors. As temperatures drop, moisture becomes the enemy of brittle components. Any restricted airflow can lead to breakdowns and reduced efficiency. All of this adds up to costly downtime for your business. It’s critical to care for your compressor in cold weather.Continue Reading

If your business relies heavily on compressed air, then downtime can cost you significant amounts in lost productivity. Whether to replace or repair an industrial air compressor depends on your situation. Below are more criteria for when each becomes right.Continue Reading