If you consider yourself a drag racing fan then you’re probably familiar with Don Schumacher Racing (DSR). Headquartered in Brownsburg, Indiana, DSR fields seven NHRA teams in the Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series, and they’re a 16 time World Champion, putting them among the elite teams in the sport.

What are air receivers? Receivers are used to provide compressed air storage capacity to meet peak demand events and help control system pressure. Basically, they store a volume of compressed air for use when it’s needed and stabilize pressure in the air system regardless of the equipments varying d

Several factors influence the choice between one centralized installation versus several smaller decentralized compressors. Factors to consider include: Costs of a production shutdown Reliable availability of electrical power Loading variations Compressed air system costs Available floor space Size

Dairy products are a staple in the American household thanks its high nutritional value in vitamin D, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Because it’s widely consumed, dairy farms constantly deliver raw milk to dairy processors all 365 days of the year. Garelick Farms, one of New England’s largest dai

In order to keep compressors operating at peak performance, maintenance of its specific components is key. Not to mention, proper maintenance keeps parts running safely and reliably, helping to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency. Here are the two most important aspects of motor maintenanc

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. Aside from hitting the beach and soaking up the sun, it’s also time to start preparing your facility for the summer heat. We often think about outfitting our facilities for colder months, but it’s just as important to consider compressor maintena

As technology continues to improve and get smarter, manufacturing facilities are better able to oversee their equipment’s performance and keep track of scheduled maintenance through remote monitoring. Remote monitoring uses machine sensors to collect important data, such as pressure, temperature, en

From May 7-11, Atlas Copco will be heading to the Sunshine State for NPE2018: The Plastics Show in Orlando. Attendees are invited to stop by booth S35207 to learn more about state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for the plastics industry, including the GA VSD+ air compressor, GHS VSD+ vacuum pump

Compressed air is used in most industrial facilities, including the aluminum production industry where oil-free compressed air helps transport raw aluminum powder. In these facilities, oil-free air is essential because any level of oil contamination can cause quality defects and pipe clogging, in ad

What’s one of the smartest ways a manufacturing facility can save on energy costs over the long term? If you’re thinking along the lines of compressed air efficiency then you’re correct. The single biggest cost associated with producing compressed air is the energy required to power the compressor.

Let’s face the facts — all machines generate sound and vibration. Noise levels are affected by different properties within the compressor room, from the size of the room to the materials used for walls and ceilings, and the presence of other equipment.  While engineering and quality of material

The Burgundy region of France is home to many famous wines made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. One of these is the Chablis, a white wine whose taste is characterized by the soil’s minerals where Chardonnay grapes are grown. Chablis has a longstanding history stemming back to the 12th ce

Regenerative desiccant dryers are typically twin tower constructions, meaning one tower dries the compressed air while the other offline tower is regenerated. The regenerative process is controlled on a fixed time cycle, however it can be much more efficient to measure the outlet dew point from the

In 1984, two Atlas Copco employees were inspired by a film documenting the devastating effects of a drought in Peru. The documentary motivated the two employees to take action, and shortly thereafter, they asked for the support of their colleagues to help provide clean water to Peru’s drought-strick

Compressed Air Best Practices (CABP) hosted another installment of their 2018 Expert Webinar Series on Thursday, March 15. Industry experts including Atlas Copco’s Walter See and Compression Engineering Corporation’s Tim Dugan shared insight into the pros and cons of centralized vacuum systems. 

Easter is one of the biggest spending holidays in the U.S., and in recent years, Americans have spent close to $18.4 billion on food, toys, clothing and Easter basket goodies. During Easter celebrations, many paint Easter eggs, scavenge for presents and share a big meal with the family, but let’s no

Compressed air experts agree that there are a number of ways industrial plants can improve energy efficiency through their use of compressed air. However, many plants often ignore inefficient uses of compressed air until problems arise. In Chemical Processing’s recent article Upgrade Compressed Air

In recent years, the number of police-reported motor crashes resulting in property-damage has only totaled over 4 million each year. These types of accidents result in strictly vehicular damage and no personal injuries. Depending on the severity of damage, many of these automobiles are taken to body

There are two generic principles for compression of air or gas — positive displacement compression and dynamic displacement compression. Positive displacement compressors Positive displacement compressors work with a constant flow regardless of outlet pressure. In positive displacement compression,

The following is an excerpt from the article Guidelines for Designing a Compressed Air System by Deepak Vetal, product marketing manager for oil-free screw and centrifugal compressors at Atlas Copco. The full version can be read online.  There are various factors to consider when designing a co