When you prepare for a dive, oftentimes the biggest limiting factor is the amount of air that you can bring with you. Filling tanks at dive shops is great for recreational divers, but when you need to dive in deeper water, stay down longer, or travel to remote areas it is time to purchase your own SCUBA air compressor. Purchasing a compressor solves a lot of your air problems, but it can be difficult to decide what size compressor and what configuration is right for you. This guide will help you decide which factors are most important to you and which air compressor will fit your needs. The ri ..read more

Compressed air is a vital component of most factory environments and its leakage can cause major setbacks to industrial plants. In fact, air compressor leaking can mean 20% to 30% of wasted energy for a plant. This can become a real nightmare as it can also lead to high repair costs and a slowdown in productivity. Unfortunately, air leaks are actually quite common. Because of this, it is necessary to understand why they occur and how to deal with them when they do. Read on, and we’ll walk you through some helpful information to make sure you’re prepared the next time a problem like t ..read more

Are you looking for a way to maintain the integrity of your compressed air system? A 5 hp rotary air compressor has might cost around $2,500 to $5,000. But an industrial air compressor system can cost quite a bit more depending on its features. These systems can be helpful tools to use at your home or in an industrial setting. But in order to maximize the benefit of a compressed air system, you need to have it operating efficiently. Read on to learn more about what dew point measurement is and why it is important to your compressed air system. What is Dew Point? Pressure dew point is an i ..read more

Duck, dodge, roll, fire. They blast their way across the field toward the flag and your players are relying on every shot to count. What’s the best choice then for your paintball air compressor? What about flexibility? Cost? Reliability and ease of use? There are a lot of things to consider when looking at HPA vs. CO2 propellant. Here’s a quick comparison of the two. 1. HPA Vs. CO2: Pressure and Velocity The first question most paintball enthusiasts ask of their guns is what’s the velocity? Maximum safe velocity and typically standard close range velocity for most competiti ..read more

Regardless of the industry, there’s never a good time to have an air compressor fail. For example, scuba diving compressors and paintball compressors require optimal performance to ensure safety and reliability. In military markets or civil services like police work and firefighting, a compressor problem can mean huge public safety risks. However, with an industrial air compressor, equipment downtime can have a huge cost. In the auto market alone, equipment downtime is estimated at $22,000 per minute. Performing air compressor troubleshooting now can get your equipment back ..read more

5 Important Air Compressor Maintenance Tips to Follow 5 Important Air Compressor Maintenance Tips to Follow Keeping your compressor working effectively is only possible with regular maintenance. Here are 5 top air compressor maintenance tips for you to follow. Did you realize that companies are spending more on equipment than ever before? Most business owners the only way to create more profit is by putting the right tools in the hands of their employees. One of the most used tools in the industrialized world is the air compressor. The only way to keep these important tools in good s ..read more

If you use compressed air, there may be times when you noticed droplets of water in your air distribution system. Any sign of moisture is never a good sign. Moisture always leads to corrosion. And corrosion means damage to parts of your machine or complete breakdown of the machine itself. To prolong the lifespan of your equipment and save on repair and maintenance, you need a method of removing the moisture from compressed air. A compressed air dryer accomplishes this task. Here are some useful information about compressed air dryers. Water Everywhere The formation of moisture i ..read more

You might be surprised that many types of industries use air compressors. They’re an efficient and effective supply of power for various use cases. Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the production of your trusted vehicle? Or maybe you’ve thought about your favorite beer and would like to learn more about how it’s made. In regards to your every-day items, you’ve probably never thought about how air compressors come into play. If you’d like to learn more about how modern industries utilize compressors, keep reading! 1. Automotive The automotive industry has used air compressor ..read more

Did you know that many firefighters consider their SCBA gear the most protective piece of equipment they wear during a fire? Not only is a firefighter’s respiratory system the largest system in their body, but it’s also the most vulnerable one. When you spend your life protecting others, it’s vital to ensure that the gear protecting you works properly. This involves performing regular inspections and maintenance of not only your SCBA gear but your SCBA fill station as well. If it has been a while since you last looked over your firehouse’s SCBA fill station, it’s time to do something about it ..read more

Everybody should view worker safety as a top priority on a job. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.9 million nonfatal work-related illnesses and injuries in 2017. Furthermore, respiratory protection sits in OSHA’s top four for most violated standards. Breathing is not an option! Workers need proper respiratory protection to stay safe on the job. Proper Respiratory Protection Many jobs require a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to provide breathable air in a hazardous breathing environment. SCBA’s contain breathable, compressed atmospheric air instead of oxyge ..read more