Posted on: June 10, 2020

                Amusement parks offer a joyous sensory overload for people of all ages. From the sweet taste of cotton candy to the colors and visuals of the roller coasters and Ferris wheels, amusement parks stimulate the eyes and taste buds, as well as the imagination. Above and beyond […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

For people who use a variety of power tools, air compressors make operations much easier. In contrast to the sweat and strain that often goes into the manual use of wrenches, saws and hammers, an air compressor combined with pneumatic equivalents can make such applications feel relatively effortless. As such, air compressors have grown in […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

A couple of key principles must be considered if we want to understand and control the operating costs of your compressed air system.  First, compressors pump air, they do not make pressure.  The system creates the back pressure which the compressors must pump against.  When the compressor delivers more air than the demand requires, the […]

Posted on: June 10, 2020

As the fourth utility, compressed air is one of the driving forces of modern-day life in the cities, suburbs and even at beaches. If you go to the beach to fish, surf or dive, you may see some form of air-powered activity, from air compressors for scuba diving to pneumatic boat-cleaning tools. Keep reading to […]

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Owners of compressed air piping systems tend to focus on the compressor and think of the piping as less of a concern. However, just as hearts can fail due to clogged arteries, compressors can fail due to poor piping. And even if it doesn’t fail outright, power lost to faulty or inefficient pipes can cut into your profits. […]

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Equipment failure is a consistent danger to your company’s production schedule, whether it’s from overdue maintenance or unexpected breakdowns. Compressor systems are particularly prone to such problems — malfunctioning air compressor systems cause several days of downtime each year, costing companies vast amounts of money, not only in maintenance, but also in reduced productivity. Despite […]

Posted on: April 30, 2020

In an effort to support the community, Quincy Compressor is donating two compressors to two local fire departments. The Perdido Alabama Fire Department and the Loxley Alabama Fire Department, which are the two closest volunteer fire stations to our facility, will receive two QT-5 air compressors as a “thank you” for keeping our community safe. The […]

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Maintenance may seem like an insignificant aspect of your air compressor operating budget. After all, air compressor maintenance tends to only constitute somewhere between 5% and 10% of yearly compressor-related expenses. While it’s true that other expenditures, such as energy consumption, will constitute a larger portion of your overall cost for using an air compressor, you […]

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Both indoor and outdoor air is full of everyday pollutants that absorb into your compressed air. To ensure the safety of your compressor machine and a high-quality end product, make sure your compressor is equipped with an air filtration system that can capture and dispose of these contaminants. Learning how to maintain these air compressor […]

Posted on: April 23, 2020

If there’s one thing that train passengers have in common with shippers of interstate cargo, it’s a reliance on trains to ensure a smooth journey to each destination. None of this would be possible without the availability of clean compressed air, which powers many of the most vital functions in rolling stock of all lengths […]