Monthly Archives: July 2010

Air is Free – NOT!

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin

Many people are surprised to discover that operating costs throughout the life of compressed air equipment greatly exceeds the initial purchase price. In most cases, the annual energy cost alone will exceed the purchase price in the first year of operation. … Continue reading →

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Water is in the Air – So What?

Posted on July 14, 2010 by admin

An inconsistent supply of dry air will cause production problems such as erratic performance, downtime and maintenance. The presence of water will lead to the formation of rust and scale in the air piping system and the solid contamination will … Continue reading →

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Understanding Emissions Regulations

Posted on July 7, 2010 by admin

The emissions reduction push started with the 1990 Clean Air Act when the EPA proposed a tiered emission-reduction plan for nonroad engines of all sizes. In 2003, the definition of nonroad engines was changed to include all diesel powered engines. … Continue reading →

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