By Ron Marshall An automotive parts manufacturer had expanded their production and were running out of compressed air capacity.Β The pressure was dropping so low that it was interrupting production activities and causing parts delays.Β Facing these problems, the maintenance foreman rented a small diesel compressor to supplement his other three electric compressors, putting it […]
Air Compressors
Compressed air storage systems
When an application requires storage, either in the form of a single cylinder or multiple cylinders, arranged either for bulk or banks of cascading, a properly sized storage system offers many benefits to the compressed air/gas system. The purpose of storage is to serve as a reservoir to handle constant, sudden or unusually high demands […]
Externally heated desiccant air dryers
AEHD Series of externally heated desiccant air dryers from Aircel range in size from fromΒ 150 to 3,000 scfm.Β With its energy saving capabilities, the AEHD Series of externally heated desiccant dryers combine efficiency with technology to meet the needs of an application. Heated process air regenerates the towers, requiring less purge air overall (about 7% the […]
HBD Series of rotary screw air compressors
The HBD Series of rotary screw air compressors from Hertz Kompressoren feature high quality components such as IP55 electric motors with the IE3 efficiency class, IP54 fan motors, wye-delta motor starter system, electrical materials selected according to the IEC, UL/cUL standards as per the market requirements. High-efficiency screw blocks consume less energy. Other benefits include […]
Why is compressor oil important?
The oil inside lubricated screw compressors not only protects the internal bearing surfaces from wear, but it also has other jobs.Β Compressor oil is much different than the lubricant inside other typical machines β therefore, it is best not to stretch the maintenance intervals of your compressor, and reduce the oil changes, especially in hot […]
Screw booster compressor series from Ozen
OABC D screw booster compressors are designed for the demanding conditions of industries that require medium pressure at continuous production. They work 24/7 seamlessly, and have high overall equipment efficiency. Provide a suitable option to replace piston boosters; at end of five years, they generate savings of up to 15-20% of total cost of ownership. […]
A chat with the AICDβs Kasey Gould
The Association of Independent Compressor Distributors met last month in San Antonio for its 33rdannual convention. We took the opportunity to catch up with the groupβs Administrator, Kasey Gould, about her role in the organization and what the future holds for the AICD. Gould first became involved with the AICD through what she calls βpureΒ happenstance.β […]
Why should you watch your compressor cycle time?
If you have a lubricated screw compressor running in load/unload mode, you should be aware that the compressor cycle times greatly affect the efficiency of your compressed air system. The cycle time is the amount of time it takes for the compressor to load and unload while supplying your compressed air needs.Β The faster the […]
How important is compressor heat?
Compressor heat is an important subject to think about in the hot days of summer.Β If the heat of compression created by your equipment isnβt properly dealt with overheating will occurβand that will affect the quality of your compressed air, and the life of your expensive compressed air equipment.Β But problems can occur all year […]
Should I turn my compressor off at night?
Often, because compressors are located in a far off corner of the building, air compressors are left to run all night and on weekends.Β If there are no production activities during these hours, the air compressor(s) will continue to feed leaks and other miscellaneous loads, such as air consuming equipment left on, or air dryer […]
