Managing Leaks (and everything else) in an Industrial Compressed Air System By Brian Mann

January 18, 2023 maq 0 Comments

Managing a compressed air system is just one of many responsibilities for most industrial facility maintenance teams. Along with the boilers, chillers, cooling towers, wastewater treatment system, the compressed air system is another item that is essential to operations, requiring significant capital and maintenance investments, and commitment of resources to ensure trouble-free operation. On top […]

How Does Your Air Filter “Stack Up”?

December 29, 2022 maq 0 Comments

Optimalair™ Fine Fiber Technology vs. Conventional Cellulose Air Filters Some may ask why does an air compressor need an air filter? Or does it really matter which air filter you choose? It does! You only have one chance to stop contaminants – the number one enemy of rotary screw compressors – from getting into your machine. Contamination causes […]

Importance of Service Intervals and Inspections for Rotary Screw Air Compressors

November 17, 2022 maq 0 Comments

When it comes to rotary screw air compressors, it is important to follow the prescribed service and maintenance program. A maintenance program is one of the most critical components of system management, since so many machines and functions within industrial facilities rely on compressed air. This helps ensure a smooth-running operation and helps prevent interruptions […]

Tips to Help Your Industrial Air Compressor Withstand the Summer Heat

March 9, 2022 maq 0 Comments

With summer here, most of us only want to think about sunny days, beaches, barbeques and baseball games. One thing to avoid ‘playing games’ with is your industrial air compressor maintenance. It is important to maintain your air compressor year-round but especially when summer is on the horizon. Hot and humid temperatures can make the […]

What You Can Learn with an Oil Sampling

November 11, 2021 maq 0 Comments

      From a young age we are taught how important it is to complete routine checkups and examinations with a variety of a specialists. For our personal health, this is to monitor changes over time and make more informed decisions about our body, mind and self-care needs. And as we get older, we […]

Sullair Electronic Spiral Valve

September 30, 2021 maq 0 Comments

Sullair Electronic Spiral Valve Technology is a variable capacity control method to efficiently manage changes in compressor demand —reducing the amount of air compressed which in turn reduces energy usage saving you money. Plus, Electronic Spiral Valve Technology helps improve compressor durability and increase air end life by reducing the bearing loads due to variable […]

Why It’s Important to Follow Service Intervals and Inspect Wearable Parts on Rotary Screw Air Compressors

September 3, 2021 maq 0 Comments

When it comes to rotary screw air compressors, it is important to follow the prescribed service and  maintenance program. A maintenance program is one  of the most critical components of system management,  since so many machines and functions within industrial  facilities rely on compressed air. This helps ensure a  smooth-running operation and helps prevent interruptions  […]

Three Tools For Controlling an Empty Generator

July 3, 2019 maq 0 Comments

What can be measured, can be controlled and a vacuum generator needs to be controlled to get the most out of it. To that end there are some tools that help to monitor the performance of a vacuum generator, we present some. The vacuum gauge in a vacuum generator allows us to measure the pressure. […]

Steam Cleaning : The Best Option For The Industry

July 1, 2019 maq 0 Comments

Steam cleaning machines were invented in the early 1980s; the objective was to devise a device that softened and disinfected the dirt, this was achieved by a jet of steam that penetrates in the form of dry steam into microscopic particles and remove the dirt from the surfaces. And while not all surfaces are suitable […]