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What Types of Tools Can Be Powered by Air Compressors and How Do They Work?

Posted on: June 30, 2023

An air compressor is a device — consisting primarily of a piston and cylinder — that powers an array of tools by means of pressurized air for various applications. In the fields of construction, auto maintenance, furniture assembly and woodwork, the majority of applications rely on compressed air for speed and precision in everything from drilling, […]

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Electric Air Compressors: How and Why They Save Money and Energy

Posted on: June 16, 2017

Compressed air fuels many parts of many industries all over the world and is commonly known as “the fourth utility.” From the beverage servers in a restaurant or bar to the enormous rooms and extensive systems inside a manufacturing facility, air compressors play a huge role in civilization as we know it. Pressurized air systems […]

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The 14 R’s of Compressed Air Efficiency

Posted on: June 8, 2016

In everything from the packaging of food to the assembly of products, compressed air is relied upon for the preparation of items that are sold on the shelves of supermarkets to department stores. From the tank of the compressor to the tip of each pneumatic tool, the air must be compressed at just the right […]

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How Regular Servicing Can Prevent Oil Issues in Air Compressors

How Regular Servicing Can Prevent Oil Issues in Air Compressors

Posted on: March 25, 2025

Many industries depend on air compressors to ensure consistent productivity. While air compressors are designed for durability, they experience consistent, heavy wear. Lubrication helps reduce wear, but it can also lead to oil-related problems. From preventing air compressor oil carryover to stopping leaks, it’s critical to invest in regular servicing to prevent downtime. Common Air […]

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Evaluating the True Cost of a Compressed Air Interruption

Posted on: November 29, 2019

Compressed air is often referred to as the fourth utility in manufacturing. Despite its importance in a vast range of industrial processes, however, it’s largely misunderstood among many parties, including those who directly use compressors. Depending on the type of facility, air compressors could be responsible for much more than a simple set of pneumatic […]

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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Efficient Air Compressors 

Posted on: February 2, 2024

If you’re looking for new ways your company can help lower its environmental impact, your compressed air system is an area with various opportunities to reduce your carbon footprint, increase efficiency and minimize energy costs. Let’s explore how you can benefit from more energy-efficient air compressors and the essential steps you can take to reduce […]

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Inside the Energy Efficient Design of Variable Speed Compressors

Posted on: July 31, 2023

Pressurized air is the driving force in a vast range of industrial applications. From production plants to auto-repair shops, air compressors power everything from robot arms to pneumatic tools. Many of these processes replicate functions that were once performed with conventional tools and human hands. For example, air-powered sanders, painters and dryers can complete the […]

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The Importance of Tire Inflation

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Vehicles are expensive and considering which one to buy can take a lot of time, so thinking about the tires on your car may also seem too time-consuming to consider. The variety of tires available seems to increase every year, and not everyone has the time or the patience to become an expert in them. […]

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How Has the Industrial Air Compressor Market Evolved Over the Last 10 Years?

Posted on: April 22, 2019

As nations outside the G8 develop local industries to compete regionally and internationally, the use of air compressors is rapidly spreading throughout the Far and Middle East, as well as through much of the Southern Hemisphere. Over the next decade, these territories could quickly become the hottest markets for manufacturers of air compressors. Compared to […]

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How Do Air Compressors Work?

Posted on: October 22, 2021

  In the modern world of pneumatics, air compressors are vital to the operations of factories and workshops across the globe. But they haven’t always been. Air compressors are a relatively recent invention in the context of machine-age history. Before air compressors, many tools got their power from complicated systems with belts, wheels and other […]

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