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Extend the life of your air compressor
Extend the lifespan of your air compressor Your air compressor is crucial to your operations, so regular servicing and maintenance are essential for optimal performance and for achieving its full lifespan of around 10 to 15 years. Failing to properly maintain your compressed air system can lead to problems. Some of these issues include: Restricted airflow [...]
Ohm’s Law and your compressor: Understanding the electrical connection
Every air compressor depends on a stable, well-balanced electrical supply. When voltage, current or resistance fall outside their normal range, your compressor can lose efficiency, struggle to start, or shut down unexpectedly. A simple electrical principle, Ohm’s Law helps explain why this happens and what it means for the long-term reliability of your compressed air [...]
When it comes to your compressor, what is air pressure?
Understanding compressed air pressure and flow When discussing compressed air systems, pressure and flow are integral parts of how a system will utilise air. Let's dive into the difference between the two and the nature of the relationship between pressure and rate of flow within a compressed air system. What is compressed air pressure? [...]
Ensure your Air Compressor runs Smoothly
As we begin the new year with soaring hot temperatures, are you confident that your compressed air system can cope? The hot weather can put a lot of stress on your compressed air system and as the temperature starts to rise a number of maintenance issues can occur. here are our top tips on [...]
Understanding the Different Air Compressor Types
Purchasing an air compressor isn't a decision to be taken lightly. One would need to consider the type of application this compressor is needed for and any other unique requirements. Selecting the right compressor can save your business a lot of money, energy and time in the long run. Whether you need a general purpose [...]
Working safely with compressed air
Compressed air is a powerful energy source used across many industries to run tools, machinery and processes. But when it’s not handled properly, it can pose serious safety risks. Whether air is stored in receivers or supplied direct from your compressor, it travels through regulators, air lines and hoses to deliver energy to your equipment. [...]
What Size Refrigerated Dryer Should I Buy?
Although it seems obvious, sizing a compressed air dryer is not as simple as merely matching the size of the air compressor. When you are based somewhere like Western Australia, you need to understand that we have a wide range of temperatures over the year so you need to ensure that your dryer can perform [...]
Maintaining Your Peace of Mind
Let’s face it. At some point, no matter how high quality the product is, equipment or machinery will break down. Breakdowns can have major impacts on the efficiency of your production which in a worst-case scenario, can cost your business thousands of dollars. While breakdowns are inevitable, regular and professional air compressor maintenance assures the [...]