A commonly overlooked aspect of air compressor installation is the location. In many instances, the space is too small and not capable of providing the compressor its much-needed standard temperature rating. To function properly and provide clean air, compressors must be housed in an amply-spaced area—mostly for the fact that the compressor needs to have sufficient air intake.
Compressed Air Systems had the opportunity to once again exhibit at the annual FLAGFA Spring Conference. This year’s event was held at the Plaza Resort & Spa in sunny Daytona Beach, FL, but the weather took a back seat to the stunning event taking place indoors. With so many informative exhibitions and presentations, the FLAGFA Conference was the perfect industry event for us to kick off the New Year.
Modern manufacturing processes push industrial machines to their limit — and beyond. This can lead to overheating that can cause premature failure, increased maintenance and even potentially hazardous situations.
Many users of compressed air systems don’t fully realize the implications of disregarding condensate drains. Though compressed air condensate is usually just condensed water, it may contain trace amounts of oil, particulate matter, and other contaminants—any of which can be detrimental to equipment and processes.
To avoid unnecessary maintenance and ensure optimal productivity in your system, you need to use condensate drains on your air receiver tanks, aftercoolers, dryers, filters, and other essential components. Using these devices will ensure the containments are removed from your system ensuring a longer operational life of your equipment.
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Compressed Air Systems, Inc. has been an industry mainstay for over 50 years, providing customers with high-quality compressor, vacuum, and blower systems, as well as professional in-house and field services. Our company started with just five people, but we currently have over 40 compressed air experts on the team; we attribute much of the company’s growth to our dedication to customer service.
One method we utilize to support our customers is to educate them on air compressors and the benefits they provide to numerous industrial processes—our annual Compressed Air Seminars are the perfect platform to convey this information.
Our latest seminar—hosted in association with Kaeser Compressors, Inc.—took place on Oct. 15 at the Sheraton Hotel, just minutes away from our Tampa, FL. Headquarters and several of our attendees.
The seminar had a great turnout: about 30 of our customers were in attendance, in addition to various industry professionals, the entire Compressed Air Systems sales staff, and our incredible guest speakers Roy Stuhlman and Joe D’Orazio.
If you suspect that air leakage is negatively affecting your compressor, you need to take immediate action to correct the issue. Leakage is a more significant problem than many people realize; the smallest unintentional leak can lead to poor performance and wasted energy within your system.
When choosing a new or used air compressor, it is critical to find a product that closely matches your application needs. There are many variables to consider when making your choice, such as product size, style, horsepower, energy efficiency, and others. You’re going to need a lot of information before making a decision.
Use of air compressors and pneumatic tools is widespread within the food processing industry. They are used in a variety of applications including controlling devices used in the processing operation (such as opening or closing a pneumatic valve on a reject device), handling the product and or packaging (ingredients handling and product transfers), or come into contact with a surface that contacts the product.
As such, operating air compressors in a food grade environment carries a high concern for contamination. When ambient air is compressed, the contaminants within the air become concentrated. Pollutants such as dirt, rust, pollen, water vapor are rampant in work environments.
Another primary source of contamination is the compressor itself and its oil, lubricants and hydrocarbons. In some cases it can be more appropriate to use a more expensive oil-free air compressor to alleviate this risk. However, if proper precautions are taken, an oil/lubricant type air compressor can be successfully purposed, reducing the cost of the system.
Back in early April, Compressed Air Systems got an unusual call from WyoTech – the motorcycle mechanic’s technical school. They were interested in renting an air compressor for an upcoming project. WyoTech was providing equipment and marketing support for an all-female bike-building team to benefit the H.E.R. project. Created by Gina Woods, the 15-year radio talk show host of Open Road Radio, H.E.R is a way to recognize women veterans and raise funds for The National Women Veterans Association of America (NWVAA). H.E.R. stands for Honor, Encourage, and Respect.
Gina Woods of XX Chromes All Women Bike Build in Chicago is the consummate motorcycle pro. The idea was for Gina and her crew to a build a military-themed bike in five days at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley Davidson during 2014 Bike Week. This motorcycle event and rally held annually in Daytona Beach, Florida is a terrific venue to raise awareness and money for a unique project like H.E.R. Each year, approximately 500,000 people make their way to the 10-day event.
When purchasing a nitrogen generator, you have to ask yourself a few questions. Who will I purchase from and why? What do I need? How much is it? Why should I generate my own Nitrogen vs. purchasing “Bottled or Bulk” Nitrogen from another party? Here at Compressed Air Systems, we make the answers to all of these questions very simple.
Why Generate Nitrogen?
