Common Mistakes We See With Self Priming/Centrifugal Pumps Part 1 We do our share of field service for centrifugal pumps – when we get there we often see them being used beyond their specifications and obviously that is when trouble strikes. If you boil all the problems down, they fall into 10 categories. I’ll deal […]
Not All Compressed Air Audits Are Created Equally Most plant and operations managers realize that compressed air systems often represent major sources of waste in their plant(s). Astute managers know that slashing waste from expenses adds pure profit back to the business. For this reason we’ve seen an equal rise of compressed air auditing services. […]
Four Common Uses for "Pulsation Dampeners" It’s a common problem across a number of industries using Double Diaphragm Pumps to experience vibration on both the intake side and the discharge side of a pump. These vibrations often result in damage to piping systems and the pumps themselves. Sadly in many industries vibrations and inconsistent flow […]
Too Much Water In Your Compressed Air? While the ‘too much’ point for water in a compressed air system varies according to its application, we all know the effects of that water in the system. It can collect in your pipes and equipment where it can cause rust and require premature replacement of the various […]
3 Affordable Monitoring Applications Historically our clients have been very diligent about installing monitoring solutions for their mission critical pumps. Due to the cost of installing the system and the cost of ongoing maintenance of the system, condition monitoring solutions for all pumps on site has been typically unrealistic. Manual monitoring of the remaining pumps […]
3 Tips To Save Energy & Money When we talk about saving energy we are really talking about saving money – that power isn’t free now is it? Up to 70% of the total cost of ownership on an air compressor is buying the electricity – it can be less if you buy smart… But […]
Breakthrough Air Compressor Technology There has been a radical shift in air compressor technology over the last few years. A lot of the drawbacks of the previous generation of air compressors have been completely eliminated simply by switching to Gardner Denver’s Quantima™ air compressors. The problems with traditional air compressors are – they are expensive […]
If you are looking to replace or install an Oil Free Air Compressor, there are several critical factors that need to be assessed when you are evaluating each model. Not sure if you need an oil free compressor? Learn the differences with our oiled vs. oilless air compressor guide now. Is It Actually Oil Free? […]
Save Money and Improve Your Air Compressor’s System Some of our clients keep their compressed air systems in pristine condition. Others would be horrified if they shut down their workspace for 12 hours and went around listening for leaks. Others could do that and their team would shrug. I hope you and I are on […]
3 Rookie Mistakes When Selecting the Right Blower While the vast majority of our customers are looking for a direct replacement for an existing blower, or have engineers designing their new system who have made the calculations to determine the flow and pressure/vacuum required so then all we have to do is match the specs… […]
