How Fire Stations Use and Benefit from Air Compressors
As growing numbers of public- and private-sector entities seek to trim their expenses, organizations are embracing ways to perform secondary functions with reduced reliance on third parties. For example, many organizations now handle maintenance tasks in-house where previously they would have lacked the necessary capabilities. Today, companies can save money by having employees take on […]
Read MoreWhat Is Ambient Pressure and Why Is It Important?
Factories and workshops around the world use air compressors to power tools like grinders, spray guns, sanders, staplers, nail guns and drills. Though air compressors have many applications, optimal working conditions for compressors remain constant. Ambient temperature and ambient pressure — also known as “inlet pressure and temperature” — significantly impact an air compressor’s performance. These terms refer to the temperature and density […]
Read MoreWays to Streamline Your Food and Beverage Manufacturing Process
No matter what your business makes, there are several ways to improve your food and beverage manufacturing process. Knowing ways to streamline your production will reduce costs and boost profits. However, because some methods may require an investment of time and money in equipment and training, you must determine if those upgrades will bring your […]
Read MoreCompressed Air and Roller Coasters
Key Takeaways: Compressed air powers multiple safety and operational systems on roller coasters, including airgates that control visitor boarding, air brakes for stopping, and launch systems that propel coasters at high speeds. Compressed air creates enhanced rider experiences by producing realistic effects such as wind simulation […]
Read MoreWhy Installing an Air Compressor in Your Garage Can Be Beneficial
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 […]
Read MoreReducing the Cost of Compressed Air While Improving System Reliability
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 […]
Read More12 Air Compressor Applications for Beach Lovers
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 […]
Read MoreGuide to Compressed Air Piping Systems
Key Takeaways: Proper piping design, installation, and maintenance are critical for delivering compressed air with sufficient volume, quality, and pressure while preventing equipment failure and excessive energy costs. OSHA-approved plastic pipes include ABS, PE, and HDPE which resist corrosion, while black steel is the most recommended metal option despite producing rust contamination. Metal pipe joints […]
Read MoreHow Cellular Connectivity Can Improve Your Compressed Air System
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 […]
Read MoreQuincy Compressor Donates Air Compressors to Local Fire Departments
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 […]
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