Specifying and buying an air compressor has become quite a challenge. Largely because compressed air system design has so many moving parts. [...]

Variable-frequency drives have become popular additions to rotary screw air compressors for many reasons. [...]

Air compressors are comparatively safe. Safer, in fact, than most other sources of power. Compressed air is the preferred alternative in many applications, especially where flammable or explosive materials are present. [...]

Not everyone who owns or operates an air compressor knows about rapid cycling. But if you do, you get that it’s something to avoid like the plague. [...]

Pneumatic devices have been in use for a long time. Centuries, at least. So, it may be surprising that designers of some of our most advanced devices, including robotics and automation equipment, are turning to pneumatics. [...]

By now, most facility managers are familiar with the benefits of equipping their air compressors with variable-speed drives. [...]

Compressed air is usually not the first thing that comes to a plant manager’s mind when asked to improve industrial energy efficiency by implementing sustainable manufacturing practices. [...]

Sound has always been an issue with compressed air, with some types of compressors, notably reciprocating compressors, being notoriously noisy. [...]

Rotary screw compressors are rotating machines. So, you can expect some vibration. But how much is too much? It depends. [...]