We get it. A dependable source of industrial gas, especially oxygen, is critical to many industries, including medical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. The traditional way of purchasing oxygen has always been bottled or bulk liquid oxygen delivered by gas companies. Tradition, however, is about t

We know that gas shortages, surcharges, and delays are everywhere during this tough time, and in many cases alternatives to the shortages are extremely limited. However, when it comes to your nitrogen supply, there is another option: on-site nitrogen generation! What this means is that it’s time to

Determining whether an open-loop cooling system or a closed-loop cooling system is best for your application can be tricky; you need to take the application’s specific cooling requirements, as well as the project’s budgetary, environmental, and physical constraints into consideration when making thi

Episode 11: 3 Types of Compressed Air Filters Welcome to Episode 11 of The Compressed Air and Gas A-Z Vlog! Today were talking filters - compressed air filters, that is. Compressed air is filled with many types of particulates, aerosols, and vapors that can contaminate processes and products and

Editor’s Note: This blog post is a recap of our whitepaper, Six Key Considerations for Selecting a CNG | RNG Compressor. Download the whitepaper here. Whether you’re capturing biogas, moving compressed natural gas through a grid, or equipping a fuel station for natural gas vehicles, determining the

Please note that this article is based on Episode 4 of What Floats Your Bubble?, our aeration blowers podcast. Listen to Episode 4 here. Have you ever considered the importance of filtration in blowers? When thinking about a new equipment purchase, it’s typical to immerse yourself in understanding n

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Compressed Air and Gas A-Z Vlog! Do you know if your compressor system is using the correct type of oil? Compressor oil is critical to maintaining a healthy compressed air installation because its responsible for cooling and sealing. Specifically, compressor oil removes

You might easily guess it’s every manufacturer’s dream to engineer and build a product that can check-off everything on our customer “must haves” list. To be able to offer a solution that not only improves the customers process and quality of their end product, but at the same time saves valuable ca

Festive decorations, scary movies, cooler weather, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin patches and brewery visits are staples of the Halloween season – but did you know that these traditions wouldn’t be possible without compressed air and gas and vacuum? That’s right! From candy corn and haunted house an

Episode 9: What is Isentropic Efficiency?   Welcome to Episode 9 of The Compressed Air and Gas A-Z Vlog! Today we’re covering isentropic efficiency, a tool recently introduced by CAGI (the Compressed Air and Gas Institute) which indicates how efficiently an air compressor converts electri

In the world of industrial applications, process cooling plays a significant role in maintaining the quality of end products and the integrity of processes. The reason is simple – the heat generated by applications within the industrial sector can be detrimental to products and applications, so indu

Please note that this article is based on Episode 2 of What Floats Your Bubble?, our aeration blowers podcast. Listen to Episode 2 here. Did you know that for any type of rotating equipment or equipment with motors, oil is the hero? That’s right! Oil plays an extremely important role in most types

With so many options, sizes, and designs, it can be difficult to decide what air compressor is right for your needs. There are a few simple guidelines to follow and general questions to ask yourself when choosing the right compressor. Below you will find some helpful information that can take you th

Scott Williams has been a contributor to the Atlas Copco blog and multiple magazines, whitepapers, and articles for more than 30 years. As he’s now retiring, we asked him for a few reflections on his 30 years of being part of the compressed air business. First, compressed air really is everywhere! T

Note: This is an excerpt from our whitepaper, Testing for Microorganisms in Compressed Air: What Food and Beverage Processors Need to Know. Download the full whitepaper here. Halting the Growth of Microorganisms Potential for growth of micro-organisms in a compressed air system is tied to the moistu

Aeration Blowers VLOG: Engineered to Excel Episode 3: The Cool Canopy What is a cool canopy? A cool canopy is an enclosure that is designed to protect your rotating equipment from its worst enemy: HEAT. Our rotary lobe blowers use forced air cooling, allowing them to safely operate in environments

Episode 10: Compressor Measurements 101   Welcome to Episode 10 of The Compressed Air and Gas A-Z Vlog! Today we’re discussing an important topic within the compressed air industry: compressor measurements! The world of compressors is filled with acronyms that describe compressed air perfor

Did you know that air compressors are the backbone of the industrial world? Responsible for powering processes and essential in keeping plants, factories, and workshops’ production on track, your compressor installation is a workhorse that requires regular service and maintenance to help it achieve

You see the compressor service team more often than you see your dentist. You feel like you need to wipe your feet when leaving your compressor room. You need to shout if you’re chatting with a colleague when standing near your compressor. You can’t monitor your compressor system remotely or through

The metal industry encompasses a wide range of different applications and processes, including metalworking, metallurgy, metal fabrication and processing, and precision metal manufacturing. Two elements that manufacturers in this sector rely on to keep their plants up and running are compressed air