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. Letβs examine the significance of maintaining high lubricant quality for a lubricated screw air compressor β and its overall […]
Air Compressors
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 clientβs sites. Fig. 1 is a common example where blow guns installed for cleaning have been modified by machine shop personnel. This gun, Β 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.Β 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 […]
Compressed air success! Found gold
A wood products company decided to conduct a treasure hunt for energy savings on its compressed air system.Β Plant personnel were scheduled to have a production outage during a one-week period β and so they invited a compressed air expert to help them identify any suggested improvements to the system. Industrial plants frequently have staff […]
Elgi announces energy-saving dryers at the 2023 AICD conference
Elgi North America will introduce the AR Premium Series Energy Saving Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryers at the annual Association of Independent Compressor Distributors (AICD) conference in Grapevine, Texas, taking place from May 21β23. In addition, Elgi will showcase its expanded range of AB Series oil-free screw air compressors in 15-30 hp, offering a more affordable […]
Compressed air fail: Poor disposal
A lumber processor installed a remote lubricant-injected rotary screw compressor in an outbuilding to supply compressed air to a debarking system out in the yard.Β Lubricant injected air compressors normally pass some compressor oil into the system β usually about 4 parts per million for a well-maintained compressor β even though there is an air/oil […]
Kaeser’s new active oil-water separator shown at Hannover Fair
With the intelligent Aquamat i.CF, Kaeser Kompressoren has redefined condensate treatment. Available for delivery volumes up to 90 mΒ³/min, this new oil-water separator now comes equipped for the first time with the Aquamat Control internal controller, which undertakes active management of the process while simplifying maintenance planning and making service work cleaner. Wherever compressed air […]
