Compressed air leaks can be a huge energy drain on your business. They can sometimes be the difference between running your normal compressor system and being forced to turn on your backup. To really put this in perspective, consider that a ¼” air leak at 100 psig can waste as much as 104 CFM of compressed air. This is equivalent to a 25 HP compressor, and in energy dollars, can mean losing as much as $8,000 a year in power cost.

We recently did a blog post on Summer Preventative Maintenance, (check it out here). One of the key points listed in that post was making sure your oil/water separators are operating properly. So let’s take a look at what an oil/water separator is and why it is so important. Continue reading →

During the summer, there are a few extra challenges your compressed air system faces. Heat and humidity can cause all sorts of problems if you don’t prepare your system to adequately address them. Here are a few simple compressed air summer maintenance tips to keep your system running efficiently. Continue reading →