Compressed Air Rental Gives Texas Power Plant Confidence To Power Through Dog Days of Summer
2019
When the temperature starts to rise in Central Texas and desperate residents adjust the thermostat in response, Todd Oehlke’s ears perk up. As an electrical supervisor at the Sam Seymour Power Plant in La Grange, Texas, Oehlke and his team are responsible for supplying 320,000 households with the energy needed to endure the oppressive summer…
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Ask the Experts: Preventing Galling In Compression Fittings
2019
Q. The compressed air system in our plant operates in a hostile, high-stress environment. How can I keep the system’s compression fittings from leaking or seizing up, while still allowing for remakes? A. The compression fittings in a compressed air system are comprised of several stainless steel parts that slide against each other under high…
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3 Common Causes of Compressed Air Leaks—And a Single (Ferrule) Solution
2019
As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In an industrial fluid delivery system that is powered by compressed air, there can be many weak links—and each of them can lead to leaks. Leaks can create several costly problems, including wasting 20 to 30 percent of a compressor’s output.…
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White Paper: How Compression Fittings Can Make or Break a Compressed Air System
2019
>>CLICK HERE to Download the White Paper in a PDF File In process, motion control and instrumentation applications in industrial settings, fluid delivery systems that are powered by compressed air require secure, leak-proof joints capable of withstanding high pressure, vacuum and vibration situations. While leakage can come from any part of the system, the U.S.…
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How to Reduce Compressed Air System Energy Costs in Just 5 Steps
2019
Industry experts estimate that 10% to 30% of the electricity consumed by industrial facilities is used in compressed air systems. Further, 80% of the cost of a new compressed air system over a 5-year life cycle is energy-related. These costs can easily amount to tens of thousands – even hundreds of thousands – of wasted…
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