“It does everything we’ve asked it to do—and then some.” Craig Johnson, Senior Capital Engineer for Nestlé Gerber, hints at the mealtime possibilities produced by his team. “Carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, pumpkins, squash—and since we’re feeding infants, quality is super important for us.” At the

This is a recap of Walt Sees webinar, “Understanding Flow for Proper Vacuum Pump Sizing.” You can listen to the full webinar here. You know your facility is in need of a new vacuum pump, and you think you’ve considered all of the variables. But have you? There are a host of mistakes that can be ma

If your application requires airflows that are above 10,000 cfm, you’re in luck! Meet the ZB8+ integrally geared turbo blower, the newest product in our blower portfolio that has been specifically engineered for these types of applications. The new ZB8+ turbo blower is an excellent fit for customers

Watch the Full Accuride Story Here! Paul Simms makes it crystal clear: “Without air, our test lab can’t run.” Simms is the Corporate Director of Testing & Measurement Systems for Accuride Corporation, a global manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for the Class 5 through Class 8 truck market

What do compressed air waste and injuries from compressed air typically have in common? Simple: a lack of education regarding compressed air equipment. By providing your company’s employees with compressed air safety training, you’re not only educating your workforce on one of the most expensive uti

Many misconceptions surround oil-free air compressors – and oil-free compressed air in general. Today we’re tackling 5 of these myths that are often discussed in the compressed air industry! Oil-free air compressors do not use oil. While oil isn’t used in the compression chamber, meaning that oil

Compressed air contamination doesn’t simply disappear during the air compression process – even if you’re using an oil-free air compressor! Atmospheric air is naturally contaminated; in addition, there are a variety of contaminants that are typically found within a compressed air system itself. Thes

The DZS VSD+ Overview Introducing the DZS VSD+, a new range of intelligent dry claw vacuum pumps with integrated VSD+ technology. Perfect for rough vacuum applications, this family of pumps is able to operate at peak vacuum level without overheating. Combine this pump’s extremely low maintenance and

The pharmaceutical industry in the United States is big – really big. In 2016, this market was valued at over $446 billion dollars, with the US holding over 45% of the world’s global pharmaceutical market share. The industry will only continue to grow in size and importance as the world’s population

July is the hottest month of the year, and it’s not only humans that feel the impact! While overheating is a relatively common issue that affects air compressors, the extreme heat experienced during summer can wreak even greater havoc on your compressed air system – or intensify already-existing iss

Manufacturing electronics – including the fields of semiconductor manufacturing and circuit manufacturing – is a complex process that allows absolutely no room for error. As such, it requires an environment that is both extremely controlled and precise in regards to temperatures, timing, packaging,

Oil-free blowers are an essential element of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, where they are utilized to power a variety of applications. 8 of the most common processes/applications fueled by blowers include: Diffused Aeration. Bacteria require oxygen to survive. In this pr

Cannabis Distillation: An Overview Short-path distillation is a distillation technique where the distillate travels a short distance at reduced pressure in order to separate the liquid into different compounds. In the case of the cannabis industry, short-path distillation allows different cannabis c

Compressed air is essential to powering a vast amount of operations and applications in a variety of industries. But what happens when a certain industry has little to no experience with compressed air? This is often the case in the OEM, or original equipment manufacturing, market. It’s common for t

Happy April Fools’ Day! Though this “holiday” is typically focused on performing lighthearted pranks and jests, we decided to take a different route. Instead of shenanigans, we’re rounding up and debunking our list of the top ten myths that surround compressed air. Read on for the myth-busting! Myth

Laser cutting is a process where metals, such as stainless steel, carbon steel or aluminum are cut with a high-powered laser beam.  Assist gas, or the gas that is used to aid the cutting process, is essential to the performance of the laser.  Choosing which assist gas should be used is bas

Did you know that 70% of your energy costs come directly from your compressed air installation? This means that your compressors are a big piece of the puzzle when it comes to hitting your energy targets – especially if your air compressor is over 10 years old. If you factor together older comp

In years past, industrial vacuum pumps were known for their loud operation, substantial amount of oil carryover, and large energy costs. No longer! Significant developments in vacuum pump technology have resulted in advances in the energy usage, reliability, noise levels, and overall performance of

Sunday, April 28this the annual celebration of World Day for Safety & Health at Work, a day that focuses on the health and well-being of all employees in the workplace. No matter the work environment - a construction site, corporate office, or engineering facility – it’s imperative that all empl

Be sure to listen to Blowers in Cement Manufacturing webinar for more details! Low-pressure blowers are employed in a wide variety of applications, including wastewater treatment, mining, and the dairy industry. Did you know that cement manufacturing is another strategic industry that uses this tech