by admin | Jan 9, 2018 | Air Compressors, Dryers
We’ve talked about the importance of using aftercoolers and coalescing filters recently; however, you may still be wondering: why is clean, dry compressed air essential for a smoothly-running operation? Here are a few of the reasons: Because compressed air is vital to...
by admin | Dec 3, 2017 | Air Compressors, Dryers
Clean air is essential to the functioning of your compressor. If you think the compression process obliterates the dirt, dust, water and oil particles which make their way through the intake vent, you’ve got another thing coming. When that junk gets into your...
by admin | Nov 29, 2017 | Air Compressors, Dryers
Some electrical practices are intuitively well understood by the technically minded. You don’t want too much moisture, for instance, or to use an ungrounded outlet. Other considerations may not be as obvious, for example pneumatic tools may generate static...
by admin | Oct 16, 2017 | Air Compressors, Dryers
Desiccant dryers are a great option for removing moisture from compressed air. If you already use a desiccant dryer or are looking at purchasing one, here are a few lessons learned after years of air dryer use. 1. Purge Rates When it comes to purging rates, for a...
by admin | Oct 9, 2017 | Air Compressors, Dryers
Properly sizing a desiccant air dryer may seem simple. Just line up the maximum output of the compressor to the air dryer inlet capacity, and done! Right? Wrong. Done this way, you’ll end up with a dryer that is oversized and unnecessary. Properly sizing a...