Articles

Which air compressor is right for you?
Have you considered centrifugal as well as screw units?
Post Date: 05/30/2013
Author: Amin Almasi, rotating equipment consultant

Is compressed air perfection an attainable goal or a myth?
The journey toward compressed air perfection can result in significant energy savings.
Post Date: 04/24/2013
Author: Ron Marshall, Manitoba Hydro

Can remote monitoring help your plant replace the expertise of retiring workers?
Atlas Copco turns 140 and celebrates with a new remote-monitoring technology, SmartLink.
Post Date: 04/10/2013
Author: Mike Bacidore, chief editor

Celebrating 140 years of manufacturing growth one compressor at a time
John Brookshire, president of Atlas-Copco Compressors, US, speaks with Mike Bacidore, editor in chief of Plant Services, about the manufacturer's history and its recent growth in the Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston areas, as well as comparisons between the U.S. market and the Chinese market.
Post Date: 04/10/2013
Author:

How OriginAir is refurbishing its way to profitability
James Fowler, OriginAIR Marketing & Sales Manager, Atlas Copco Compressors, talks about the growth of OriginAir in the certified market for refurbished compressors, elements, and valves.
Post Date: 04/09/2013
Author:

Drive down your energy costs with heat of compression recovery
Compressed air supply equipment can utilize heat of compression to eliminate other energy uses.
Post Date: 03/12/2013
Author: Hank van Ormer, Air Power USA

Who's designing your compressed-air piping system?
Compressed-air piping size impacts control and cost.
Post Date: 01/23/2013
Author: Ron Marshall, Compressed Air Challenge

Keep up with compressed air
Sheila Kennedy says new technologies allow upgrades for efficiency and optimization.
Post Date: 01/03/2013
Author: Sheila Kennedy, contributing editor

Selecting aerosol lubrication for compressed air systems
Aerosol lubrication can improve efficiency of compressed air-powered equipment.
Post Date: 11/16/2012
Author: Bradlee Dittmer, Norgren

What to consider when buying a new compressed air system
Michael O'Hanlon, sales manager, stationary air power, Sullair, explains the most important thing to consider when buying a new compressed air system.
Post Date: 10/10/2012
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Calculating compressed air efficiency
CAGI sheets can help to make a comparative decision on compressed air systems.
Post Date: 08/08/2012
Author: Ron Marshall, Compressed Air Challenge

Keep compressed air pressure under control
Mitigate energy costs with better management of compressed air.
Post Date: 07/17/2012
Author: Eric Bessey, Pneu-Logic

Your compressed air legacy
Purchasing a new compressor system typically is a once-in-a-career endeavor.
Post Date: 07/06/2012
Author: J. Stanton McGroarty, CMfgE, CMRP, senior technical editor

Keep the compressed air lines dry
Install and maintain condensate drains to keep water out of the distribution system.
Post Date: 05/23/2012
Author: Chris E. Beals, Air System Management

Improve compressor efficiency at the Dirty 30
Reduce wasted inefficiencies at the end of the line.
Post Date: 04/09/2012
Author: Paul Shaw and Niff Ambrosino, Compressed Air Challenge

Busting compressed air myths
Heatless desiccant dryer is more dependent on low purge humidity than on heat of absorption.
Post Date: 02/06/2012
Author: Hank van Ormer, Air Power USA

Compressed air experts answer your questions
Our panel of industry experts answer your questions about compressed air piping, energy efficiency, total cost of ownership and more.
Post Date: 01/26/2012
Author:

Central or departmental compressed air system?
Size and configure compressed air piping for the right fit.
Post Date: 11/10/2011
Author: Hank van Ormer, Air Power USA

Optimize compressed air reliability
Preventive maintenance, reduced operating pressure and proper size storage can maximize efficiency.
Post Date: 10/24/2011
Author: Dean Smith and Alton Stokes, iZ Systems for the Compressed Air Challenge

Product Roundup: Compressed air
Compressed air systems can be a big part of a plant's efficiencies.
Post Date: 09/22/2011
Author: