Air Compressor Measurement by Industry: Why Different Applications Need Different Metrics

Most companies set their own specific objectives and key performance indicators for compressed air use. [...]

What Stats Should You Be Monitoring to Ensure Air Compressor Longevity?

Purchasing and operating an air compressor is a major investment for any company. [...]

What Readings Tell You It’s Time for Air Compressor Maintenance?

The benefits of maintaining your compressed air system are well-documented. [...]

Air Compressor Reliability: What Readings Should You Be Watching?

Reliability is a primary concern for compressed air users, for good reason. [...]

Lowering Compressed Air Costs: Three Key Metrics to Watch

One of the most dangerous misconceptions that undermines cost-effective operation of compressed air systems is the belief that compressed air is free. [...]

Measuring For Air Compressor Energy Efficiency: What to Track, Why It Matters, What to Do Next

If you’re responsible for keeping a plant running, you already know that compressed air is a necessity. [...]

When To Use a VSD on a Rotary Screw Air Compressor

Almost everyone in today’s industrial environment has heard about variable-speed drives. And for good reason. [...]

State-of-the-Art Manufacturing of Oil-Free Rotary Screw Air Compressors

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. [...]

Electric Portable Air Compressors: A Smart Alternative to Diesel

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. [...]