Stop Compressed Air Waste
The most expensive component in the total cost of compressed air is energy.
Long Live Pneumatic Cylinders, Part 2
By Sarah Manuel, IMI Norgren Pneumatic air cylinders are often taken for granted, until they fail...
Benefit From Equipment Standardization
It’s time to re-evaluate the ‘or equal’ standard in your plant.
Understand Compressor Control Methods
Plant professionals know that compressed-air demand rarely matches the supply from the compressor...
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
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ISO 55001 Doesn’t Guarantee Best PracticesQ: Why should ISO 55001 be used to improve asset management? A: Asset management is about balancing opportunities, risks, challenges, and costs to enable value creation (defined by your company objectives/goals). This should be done with the entire life cycle of assets in mind.
Why Compressor Size Matters
Unlike the oversizing of air compressors, going ‘bigger’ really can be better for associated...
Heed These Signs of Inefficiency
Small Steps to Create a “Smart” Compressor
New Exair Website Helps Improve Efficiency, Safety
EXAIR.com is the new digital home of the Exair Corp. Intelligent Compressed Air products for...
Select the Correct Filter
Compressed air systems can’t help it: They will contain contaminants that can lead to issues and...
Adjustable Red-and-Green-Zone Dial Gauges
Untangle Compressed Air Misconceptions
Where air compressors are concerned, what you believe may not be rooted in fact and could be...
