Did you know that 10% of a facility’s electric bill costs are associated with operating their compressed air system? For a lot of you, the answer from personal experience is a resounding “YES!”. So, we’ve gathered advice from our professionals at Blake & Pendleton to offer you the best energy-savvy, money-saving tips that will add… Read more »
Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers: What are they, how do I know if I need one, and how do I choose?
Compressed air dryers are used to remove moisture and residual contaminates after its journey through the air compressor. While air compressors do have their own moisture and particle removing features, a dryer is used as a follow-up to that process to ensure that clean air is available at a desired pressure dew point. The required… Read more »
Compressed Air Condensate: What It Is & How to Prevent It from Becoming an Environmental Issue
If there’s one thing that can put a damper on your operations, it’s compressed air condensate. From understanding your compressed air lubricant to knowing the proper methods of disposal for condensate discharge, working out the details can seem like a hassle. One thing is for certain: compressed air condensate requires attention. And it’s important to… Read more »
Vacuum Pump Basics: Things to Consider if You’re in the Market
All information and answers provided by Mr. Dan Botts, a Blake & Pendleton partner, vacuum pump expert and author of Industrial Vacuum 101: The Basics of Vacuum Technology. The applications of vacuum pump technology are countless; they include everything from medical suction in a surgical room to moving large masses of material throughout warehouses and… Read more »
Celebrating Blake & Pendleton’s 50th Anniversary!
History From pumps to air compressors and bell bottoms to pleated dress pants, Blake & Pendleton has been there through it all. And we’re ecstatic to celebrate our 50th anniversary of servicing the compressed air industry this year! First established in 1971, Blake & Pendleton began when Walter Blake and Bob Pendleton had a vision… Read more »
Check Out the Compressed Air System We Designed, Installed and Serviced for Arglass!
Recently, we had the good fortune to design, install and service a Sullair compressed air system for Arglass. You can take a look at the project in the video below, and read about the project details here.
Compressed Air Lubricants: The Secret To Your Compressor Going the Distance
Compressed air lubricants hold the fate of your air end, cooler, and the life of your compressor in its oily gallons. So, when choosing a lubricant with so much at stake, it’s vital that you don’t cut corners. Consider all that a lubricant needs to manage: filter contaminates like dirt and water brought in from… Read more »
Why You Should Have A Service Agreement with Blake & Pendleton: Q & A
An easy way to ensure that your compressed air systems are being properly maintained is to have a service agreement with qualified compressor professionals. Not all service agreements are cut from the same cloth, so it’s important to choose your provider with care to make sure that your equipment is getting the attention it needs…. Read more »
AirSequal: Compressed Air Automation With Remarkable ROI
AirSequal compressor automation reaches new heights in automation capabilities and redefines what energy efficiency looks like. Using standard Allen Bradley hardware, AirSequal achieves optimum productivity at an ROI that makes it affordable for every facility. Lead Compressor Rotation Checking all the boxes in compressor scheduling, AirSequal allows you to create a compressor rotation based on… Read more »
Air Compressors: The ins and outs of how these energy-converting machines work
So, you’ve been asked to purchase or repair an air compressor for your facility. You know, that noisy square box in the corner with the pipe connected to it. The box that everyone ignores until it stops running! Ever wondered what is actually going on inside that mysterious box to make it so important? While… Read more »