The Department of Energy research shows that air leaks represent on average 25-30% of an industrial compressed air systems total demand for air. And that 50% of all compressed air produced in these plants are considered waste. When you have leaks, air systems tend to have to operate at a higher pressure to overcome the… Read more »
How much money is your facility spending on energy? If you’re like most facilities, around 40% of your energy costs relate to compressed air usage. It makes sense (and saves cents) to have a compressed air audit in order to see how efficient your systems are, right? Your air compressors might have control conflicts, your… Read more »
Does your business use a compressed air system? If so, you might wonder what you need to do to properly maintain it. As such, you should know what issues could arise. So what are some common issues with compressed air systems? Low Pressure One of the main issues with compressed air systems is that their… Read more »
Why might you want to work with an outside resource for your compressed air system analysis? Sometimes it’s hard to take time to find potential improvements to your company when you’re in the midst of the daily grind and trying to juggle dozens of tasks. Outside resources, however, are new to your company, they’re objective… Read more »
Unfortunately, businesses across the country waste energy and money on their air compressed air systems. Without the help of an experienced compressed air professionals and access to the proper measured data, it is difficult to know whether or not your system is working optimally. By having a compressed air audit done, you can find out… Read more »
Plenty of companies will promise to save you money when you invest in their products or services. However, very few of them can deliver the way that iZ Systems has over the years. Recently, iZ Systems was able to help food packaging manufacturer Pactiv—a company located in Macon, Georgia that specializes in producing molded fiber… Read more »
When most businesses hear the word “audit,’’ they envision accountants in expensive business suits pulling out magnifying glasses to closely examine their books. As such, the word audit can have a negative connotation, even though the process of having a third party examine your finances or operations or equipment can prove to be quite advantageous… Read more »
When you walk into just about any industrial facility, it won’t take very long to see the importance of compressed air. It’s used to carry out many tasks within an industrial setting. Despite the many advances that have been made in technology over the years, it’s unlikely that compressed air is going to go away… Read more »
If your company relies on compressed air within your facility, it’s easy to run through a lot of energy every month. This can send your energy bills skyrocketing and cost you a small fortune each year. However, there are some ways that you can cut back on how much energy you’re using on a regular… Read more »
A Department of Energy survey found that plant operators cite reliability as their top concern for compressed air systems followed by air quality and operating cost. When it comes to a compressed air system, pressure-flow control is of utmost importance for addressing all three of these top concerns. At the heart of any pressure-flow control… Read more »