How Well-Managed Compressed Air Systems Avoid Downtime

Unplanned downtime now costs the world’s largest manufacturers $1.4 trillion annually, 11% of their revenue, according to Siemens. [...]

Centrifugal Air Compressor Sizing

Centrifugal compressors like Kaishan’s KCOF are an essential power source in today’s industrial economy. [...]

Six “Gotchas” That Turn Low Sticker Prices into High Lifetime Costs

When you’re purchasing major pieces of equipment, most industrial buyers know to look at the big-ticket items, such as overall energy efficiency, maintenance and equipment lifespan, that drive total cost of ownership decisions. [...]

How Often Should an Air Compressor Cycle?

Rotary screw compressors move through cycles of loading and unloading to meet your system’s demand for compressed air. [...]

What Happens When the Pressure Is Too Low for Your Air Tools?

If your compressed air system is not delivering the 90-PSIG or 100-PSIG your impact wrench requires, it will operate more slowly. [...]

How You Can Turn Your Compressed Air System into a High-Efficiency Profit Center

Most of us consider compressed air a necessary expense. Not something that contributes to our bottom line. [...]

Six Low-Cost Fixes for Compressed Air Optimization in Times of Economic Uncertainty

The vast majority (70%) of all industrial plants have compressed air systems, according to analyst Markets and Markets. [...]

Preserve Your Compressor’s Design Integrity by Using OEM Parts

You’ve probably heard the many reasons why you should only use OEM air compressor parts to maintain your air compressor. [...]

The Key to Air Compressor Longevity: Getting Your Bearings

Bearings are one of the most critical elements in an air compressor, but especially in the airend of a rotary screw compressor. [...]