A motor is the driving force behind a rotary screw air compressor. So much so that the motor’s capacity is used to describe the compressor’s. [...]

There are dozens (likely hundreds) of possible ways to save energy with compressed air. We’ve written many previous blogs and white papers about saving energy, and we’ll probably write dozens more. [...]

Oil plays a crucial role in the life of an oil-lubricated rotary screw air compressor. That’s why we place so much importance on selecting the right oil for our compressors. [...]

Despite the fact that they may not be the alternative offering the lowest initial cost, rotary screw air compressors have several compelling advantages that give them the lowest total cost of ownership in most industrial applications. [...]

There are eight key components of a rotary screw air compressor. Identifying the functions of its different parts is a helpful step in operating a rotary screw air compressor efficiently. [...]

There’s a new sheriff in town: a new way of comparing the efficiency of air compressors, not only across different sizes and types but also among the various compressor brands. [...]

This post will focus on the equally significant conclusion of the system design process: deploying that new compressor. [...]

Since all air compressors have engines or motors of some sort driving their actions, almost all count as motor-driven air compressors. [...]

If you have an oil-flooded air compressor, you have an air-oil separator. And it’s a consumable. Knowing those two facts is good for your compressor, your company, your workforce and your health. [...]