What if compressors could talk?

Aug. 16, 2011

If compressors could talk, what would they say? Would they reminisce about a time before predictive maintenance? Would they exchange quips with the variable speed drive? What type of accents would they have?

If compressors could talk, what would they say? Would they reminisce about a time before predictive maintenance? Would they exchange quips with the variable speed drive? What type of accents would they have?

This animated film from Atlas Copco shows the evolution of compressor technology from the “old days” before connectivity and planned maintenance, to the modern era of VSDs and updated controls.

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