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11/04/2019

With reciprocating air compressors, load reduction is achieved by throttling the suction pressure to the cylinder or bypassing air either within or outside the compressor. Capacity control is achieved by varying the speed in engine-driven units through fuel flow control.

11/04/2019

The displacement cfm rating on an air compressor is a measure of the efficiency of the compressor pump. In order to obtain this figure, multiply the rpm of the motor with the cylinder displacement.

10/31/2019

Industrial or commercial applications that require up to 200 cfm of air or more are well served by installing air compressors from the rotary screw class. They are known for their efficiency, longevity, lack of noise, and power.

10/31/2019

One of the drawbacks of using compressed air to power your tools is that everything stops if the system breaks. However, this can be effectively mitigated by purchasing adequate equipment only from proven manufacturers and having strict maintenance schedules in place.

10/28/2019

Ideally, you should have a compressor pump whose CFM production exceeds the requirements of the pneumatic tools you use and a tank with a large enough capacity to meet the demand. This will extend the life of the compressor, as it will have sufficient cooling time between cycles.

10/28/2019

While it’s a little less dramatic than the birth of the US, 1776 was also the year of the first mechanical air compressor. John Wilkinson, an Englishman, came up with the design, and it was quickly used in mining and tunneling operations.

10/24/2019

Have you recently realized that you no longer have enough time to handle the routine maintenance on all your equipment? Let’s talk about how we can save you time by handling your air compressors.

10/24/2019

Because they do not contain any oil, oil-free air compressors do not leak! Of course, the same cannot be said of oil-lubed compressors, which are notorious for leaking, a result of attrition or harsh weather. Piston rings also seem to wear a lot faster with oil air compressors than oil-free compressors.

10/21/2019

Reciprocating air compressors are exceptionally versatile, and can be installed in almost any location. However, there must be a level industrial-grade concrete floor, excellent ventilation, and proper clearance for the size of compressor.

10/21/2019

Piston air compressors have tanks that store compressed air, where the motor automatically shuts off when the pressure in the tank reaches a specified level. Then, as air is depleted from the tank, the pressure inside drops, and the motor restarts to build the pressure back up.

10/17/2019

Electric air compressors are compact and convenient power generators that offer the benefit of easy setup and operation. Popular in the industrial sector, electric air compressors are lightweight yet, for their size and weight, very powerful.

10/17/2019

The air filter on an air compressor is affected by dirt and dust in the same way that a filter in an HVAC system or a car engine is affected. When it is clogged, the motor needs to work harder to generate the correct airflow and pressure; this, in turn, shortens the compressor’s working life.

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