As winter gives way to spring, it’s time to check on your air compressors’ operating temperatures to identify any that are running unusually hot – a sign of needing some maintenance, and also of wasted energy and inefficiency. While you might normally wait until...
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The next-generation Tesla Roadster could come equipped with a compressed air acceleration system in place of the rear seats – allowing it to cover distances at very high speeds, and potentially even to fly. On January 8th 2019 a number of Twitter users were...
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There are all sorts of symptoms of a frozen air compressor – blocked output, a surge in power consumption, and difficulty in disconnecting air power tools are just some examples. Running a compressor in subzero conditions can create all sorts of problems, and...
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Five little known facts about this household name Jubilee clips are one of the global bestselling airline accessories and the brand name has become universally known as the name for an adjustable worm-drive hose clamp. But next time you pick up one of those handy...
Read moreThe global air compressors market was valued at around $30 billion in 2016 and is set to grow by a third by 2022 according to a report newly published by Zion Market Research. But what types of air compressors are fuelling this growth which, if it maintains the...
Read moreIt’s been a hot summer and the warm weather is predicted to continue throughout August and into the autumn – making an overheating air compressor a very real threat in settings where it might not normally be a problem you face. Hopefully, you followed our...
Read moreAir compressor leaks prevent your system from running at full pressure and can quickly eat into your compressed air capacity, wasting money and energy as you continually top up the lost pressure. Here are five ways to spot air compressor leaks so that you can replace...
Read moreBy now hopefully, you’ve carried out your spring air compressor audit, including the priority areas we suggested in our March news update. However, as the summer progresses, it’s important to stay vigilant on how well your air compressors are performing,...
Read moreYou might be surprised to see us suggesting cylinder-driven air tools that do not need a continuous supply of compressed air, but in fact they can be an excellent alternative to traditional compressed air powertools, especially in hard-to-reach corners or when...
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As we move into a new year, we take a look at three air compressor trends that have cropped up time and time again in 2017, and seem likely to shape the sector throughout much of 2018 and beyond. Energy-Efficient Air Compressors Energy efficiency is one of the...
Read more As we move into a new year, we take a look at three air compressor trends that have cropped up time and time again in 2017, and seem likely to shape the sector throughout much of 2018 and beyond. Energy-Efficient Air Compressors Energy efficiency is one of the...
Read moreA broken air compressor can be a big problem if you rely on compressed air tools for a significant part of your daily business – but is it better to repair or replace an air compressor that has stopped working? First of all, you need to know what the problem is....
Read moreThe changing seasons mean changing environmental conditions for your compressed air systems to operate in, making it sensible to carry out a springtime air compressor audit in preparation for the warmer weather, and to highlight any components that may have failed...
Read moreGrowth in the air compressor industry has been forecast to remain above 4% for the five-year period ending 2022, according to Technavio. In the analyst’s latest report on the global air compressors market, which sets 2017 as the benchmark for a five-year...
Read moreAs we move into a new year, we take a look at three air compressor trends that have cropped up time and time again in 2017, and seem likely to shape the sector throughout much of 2018 and beyond. Energy-Efficient Air Compressors Energy efficiency is one of the...
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