An industrial compressed air system is critical in many manufacturing and industrial operations. It provides the power needed to operate tools and equipment and must maintain trouble-free operations to ensure that production runs smoothly. However, the management and operation of compressors are only a small part of the maintenance tasks that industrial equipment operators must…
With over 50,000 farms that cover 10 million acres of farmland, Michigan is the second most agriculturally diverse state. Compressed air plays a critical role in growing, processing and delivering a wide variety of produce, dairy, poultry and meat products. When considering a compressor, it’s important to understand required horsepower, usage frequency and energy consumption…
COVID-19 NOTICE: Michigan Air Solutions will still be a resource with 24/7 air compressor services and sales to some sectors during this shutdown period. As the global effect on coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, Michigan Air Solutions understands the importance that compressed air and vacuum systems play in many essential industries and commercial activities. The recent executive…
Customers often ask us what type of piping they should use in their compressed air system. There’s quite a variety on the market so it’s easy to see why the choice could be overwhelming. In an effort to help you make an educated decision, we’ve compiled a list of the most common materials. Aluminum Pipe…
When organizing a shop floor, planning the compressed air pipe system is often one of the last considerations. Environmental conditions and factory equipment requirements often outrank the plan to simplify supply lines. People don’t worry too much about the layout of the piping system because it seems rather straightforward – simply attach a compressor to an…
If you’ve ever experienced equipment failure you know what it can do to your production schedule. Malfunctioning air compressor systems cause several days of downtime each year, costing companies thousands of dollars, not only in maintenance, but also in reduced productivity. Despite the high costs, air compressor maintenance is typically reactive rather than proactive, costing…
The versatility and ease of use make the rotary screw air compressor a top choice for operations of all sizes, from the largest of manufacturers to private, one-person operations. When well-maintained, a rotary air compressor can perform for thousands of hours. Why Regular Rotary Screw Air Compressor Maintenance Is Important Like all compressor types, rotary screw models…
When it comes to your industrial air compressor, standard maintenance is simply not enough. To make sure things continue to run smoothly and avoid unexpected downtime, it’s crucial to have an air compressor maintenance program that prevents — rather than reacts to — problems with the air compressor and its components. Unfortunately, air compressor maintenance…
Increasing air compressor efficiency is something we all want to achieve, especially if your system is exposed to varying elements as the seasons change. As part of a process referred to as weatherization, compressor maintenance experts suggest biannual inspections of various areas throughout the entire compressed air system.
Case Study: Eimo Technologies When Eimo Technologies, an injection molding, assembly, and tooling center partnered with us for an energy assessment and compressed air audit, the results were astonishing. Throughout our assessment, we discovered that undersized piping in this facility caused increased power consumption, increased oil carryover, and unstable air pressure throughout the plant. Increasing…
