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 »
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 »
Compressed air systems are robust. They are reliable workhorses in a plant or workshop because they last decades and can adapt to changing operations without much effort. However, when a compressed air system is underperforming or goes down completely, the loss is acute. For a company that relies on readily available compressed air for many… Read more »
There are businesses in a variety of industries that rely on compressed air systems in their manufacturing equipment. From the automotive and electronic industries to food processing and pharmaceutical ones, myriad companies be unable to function without compressed air. If your business uses compressed air on a regular basis, consider having a compressed air audit… Read more »