Designing an efficient compressed air system involves careful planning and consideration of several key factors. The ultimate goal when designing your compressed air system is to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety. To achieve the ideal compressed air system set up, consider our most important tips: Equipment Size and Capacity Selecting the right size and… Read more »
Category: Compressed Air Products
Where to start when you’re in the market for an air compressor
Air compressor shopping can be a daunting task; they are a staple in manufacturing and industrial processes and also account for a huge portion of your energy expenses. Throw in the countless compressor options that are on the market and you’ve got a recipe for decision paralysis! While we can’t tell you exactly which air… Read more »
Food Grade Lubricants: The Bare Necessities
If you’ve been searching the web for information on food grade lubricants, you may have ended up more confused on their requirements than when you started. Indeed, there are thousands of search results that claim to have the answers, but many of them contradict themselves and one another. To dispel some of the confusion, we… Read more »
Compressing the finer things: Compressed air in wine-making
When we imagine the finer things, we rarely picture a 2000 HP Centrifugal air compressor. Well, if you do, you likely don’t talk about it in public. Often times, a nice bottle or glass of wine accompanies this image of luxury. While air compressors specifically may not come to mind, wine enthusiasts often discuss the… Read more »
Is a Backup Air Compressor Really Necessary?
Manufacturers and compressed air professionals do their best to ensure that your compressed air system is an unsinkable ship. But, the reality is that nothing is perfect; and your compressed air system is no different. Your primary compressor system can go offline for a number of reasons. Some of these include: Unforeseen maintenance requirements Foreseen… 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 »
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 »