Industrial Air Compressors: Synthetic vs. Mineral Oil
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- Published on Monday, 24 June 2013 07:54
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When it comes to the debate regarding mineral oil versus synthetic oil, it is a fact that mineral oil invokes a higher cost and decreases the lifespan of your air compressor. While mineral oil is cheaper on the outset, synthetic oil provides many more benefits that can save you financial costs, and your air compressor, in the long run. Here are the advantages:
- Synthetic oil reduces the amount of oil the compressor uses
- Conserves energy
- Reduces the amount of maintenance required (less frequent oil changes)
- Has significant thermal and oxidative stability (which means more hours as opposed to mineral oil)
- Reduces deposit formation
- Works at lower temperatures
- Higher resistance to fire
- Better low temperature fluidity
- Extends your compressor’s lifespan
One of the initial disadvantages of synthetic oil is that if you used mineral oil prior to making the switch you will have to manually clean out the compressor to ensure the mineral oil is completely gone. Obtaining synthetic oil is also more expensive on the outset, giving a higher starting cost.
However, the advantages that synthetic oil has far outweighs the initial advantages mineral oil does. Whether being more environmentally friendly, cost efficient, or overall beneficial to your costs and compressor in the long run, synthetic oil is a wiser investment when it comes to using oil for your air compressor.
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Variable Speed Air Compressors
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- Published on Monday, 01 July 2013 12:38
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A variable speed air compressor is an energy efficient machine that works very similar to a rotary screw compressor. As opposed to other types of air compressors, variable air compressors can provide air while using less energy and can change compression speed to use the right amount of electricity. They are useful in environments that need different levels of air for different times. Here’s how they work.
- They start by allowing air to enter the screw compressor intake, where it goes into a smaller space through two rotating screws meshing together
- The cavity created by the meshing is flooded with oil
- As the screws continue to turn, the oil cools and closes any gaps during compression
- The air and oil admixture is discharged as it is moved down from one end of the screws to the other
- The discharged mixture is sent to a separation chamber
- The cooled air flows into a storage tank
- The oil is reused and returned to the air compressor
While there is an increased lifespan and reduced power usage from variable air compressors, keep in mind that these compressors also tend to be more expensive as well. Have an air audit performed to determine whether a variable air compressor would be efficient for your facility.
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What You Need to Know About the New Jersey SmartStart Building Program
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- Published on Monday, 08 July 2013 10:52
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Many buildings, whether they are commercial, industrial, or residential in size, have the capability to reduce energy consumption. The New Jersey Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) is a new program that strives in doing just that. NJCEP’s goal is to increase the energy efficiency in structures of various sizes. In order to qualify for the program, the building must have a yearly electricity usage of more than one hundred kilowatts.
What are the benefits of the program?
Some great benefits of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program are:
- Creating more jobs for those who are looking for work
- Gives businesses the ability to expand while remaining environmentally sensible
- Preserves important areas of the state for farmland and agriculture
- Opens up new opportunities for housing and wide price ranges for people who are looking for a space
Do Air Compressors Bring Any aid to this program?
Having an air compressor can be very beneficial with this program. Not only do air compressors have extensive industrial use, but they can also be used in home shops and smaller structures. Having one motor on the compressor allows the energy to be transferred in a way that is more eco-friendly. The compressors also run very quietly and with few parts.
What is the Clean Energy Council?
When the NJCEP originated in 2003, the program came up with the Clean Energy Council. This council is comprised of three committees which are Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Marketing and Communications. The Council’s meetings are not restricted to the public but actually encourage them to come and voice their opinion on issues.
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Choosing Between Single Stage and Two-Stage Air Compressors
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- Published on Monday, 15 July 2013 07:37
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Industrial air compressors are utilized to power the largest machines through compressed air. From indoor industrial factory work to outdoor construction, industrial air compressors are one of the most necessary components of a worksite. There are two categories of air compressors; single stage and two-stage. Which type of air compressor you need depends on several factors.
- The amount of pressure you wish to get out of your machine is the biggest difference. Applications that require 125 PSI or below can usually be handled by single stage air compressors. Those that require more than 125 PSI need two-stage air compressors.
- CFM, or cubic feet per minute, is the amount of space the air compressor takes. Larger CFM equals more compressed air and pressure, allowing for multiple appliances to be connected to the compressor.
- Single stage air compressors are better suited for smaller jobs or where the amount of connected tools will be low. For much larger places and tools, two-stage air compressors work best.
It is important to take these factors into consideration when it comes to purchasing an industrial sized air compressor. Determine which one works best for your business is crucial, so be sure to check out an established, reputable air compressor dealer for more information on single and two-stage air compressors.
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