One of the most dangerous misconceptions that undermines cost-effective operation of compressed air systems is the belief that compressed air is free. [...]
If you manage compressed air systems in a facility that demands clean, dry air—such as electronics, food and beverage, healthcare/life science and semiconductor industries—you already know “oil-free” isn’t just a spec on a datasheet. It’s a daily discipline. [...]
For years, when a plant needed temporary air—during a shutdown, a planned maintenance window or a sudden breakdown—the default has been to call the rental house and tow in a diesel portable compressor. [...]