The Proper Oil Level for Your Compressor Maintaining correct oil level is the most important and easily varying maintenance problem and or question. So many times oil level can cause service issues and the customer is unaware of the issue. Most know that low levels cause-high temperature varnishing and in extreme conditions shut downs occur […]
How is your air quality coming out of that line? When it comes to your compressed air tools, it is important that you maintain clean and dry air in order to ensure optimum performance. Filters, Regulators, and Lubricators (FRLs) are an easy way to help maintain your air at the point of use. There are […]
Buyer Beware: Sometimes budget or desperation will lead a customer to purchase used equipment. However you need to remember that even while well maintained and documented equipment commands a higher price, you still have no guarantee. Public or online auctions commonly offer low cost used equipment with little or no history. I have a customer […]
Inlet Cubic Feet per Minute CFM or Cubic Feet Per Minute of air flow is a term that is often confusing in compressed air systems. It is also seen as SCFM, ACFM, and ICFM. So what are the differences? SCFM or Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute is referenced to cubic foot of air at standard […]
Save Money by Preventing Leaks in Your Compressed Air System Many customers have to submit for corporate / management budgetary pricing for new or replacement compressed air equipment for pending fiscal budget approval. This monetary amount is compiled for the estimated costs of replacement compressed air equipment or based on estimated additional air required for […]
Schedule Your Compressor Oil Change with Pye Barker As a young boy when I would spend time with my Granddaddy, who was an auto mechanic, he would always tell me, “Son, when you grow up and get your own vehicle, there’s one thing you have to remember, always change your oil! The gas will take […]
Compressor Pressure Transducer A lot of control boards, pressure transducers and separators get changed out because the pressure readings are not correct. It is important that the pressure transducers are checked and zeroed on regular basis. Pressure transducers that are out of calibration can cause a unit to turn on the change separator advisory light […]
Do I need an air tank? In most circumstances, yes, you do. Compressed air receivers are storage tanks that provide several benefits for your compressed air system. Air receivers serve to smooth out pulsations and vibration in the air line from the compressor, especially reciprocating compressors. Air receivers provide storage capacity to evenly match output […]
Desiccant Air Dryers Purge air flow on an uncontrolled desiccant dryer is based on the nameplate rating, not the amount of compressed air flowing through the dryer. The purge flow is metered by an orifice or cracked open valve that takes a fixed flow of air from the tower that is regenerating. The cfm of […]
Upgrade your Compressed Air or Vacuum Piping Many customers when adding compressed air equipment or expanding production process with new compressed air system tend to work with plumbing or mechanical contractors with specification to stay with current black iron or copper piping and fittings. The installation of compressed air or vacuum pump equipment is typically […]
