Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance Pays Off Over the Long Term Preventive maintenance on air compressors rarely feels urgent, so it becomes easy to delay. Not only could this be a costly mistake, but it also leaves companies missing out on information that can help them be more efficient — and profitable. Usually, the system just…
Long-Term Air Compressor Reliability Is Built in the Field High-quality compressors are designed for long service life. Whether they actually deliver on that promise depends on how they are maintained and supported once they are in operation. Manufacturers across Michigan rely on compressed air every day. From Detroit-area facilities to operations in Grand Rapids and…
By treating a compressed air system as a strategic asset rather than a background utility, your facility can free up capital, optimize speed and ensure production stability. The manufacturing sector in the U.S. is pursuing ambitious expansion strategies, scaling production volumes and strengthening domestic supply chains. In many cases, supporting growth requires integrating advanced robotics,…
A compressed air system demands a dedicated, full-lifecycle expert partner to manage everything from initial design and installation to long-term proactive support. It’s tempting to think of the compressed air system like an electrical outlet on the wall, a plug-and-play utility you can just set and forget. But in reality, it is a dynamic and…
Businesses can modernize to improve production, boost efficiency and ensure reliability — but not every upgrade needs to come at great capital expense. Compressed air systems should be looked at as long-term investments for manufacturers and industrial facilities. So many production processes rely on compressed air that it’s often referred to as the “fourth utility,”…
Compressed air is often called “the fourth utility” in industrial operations, and like the other three utilities — water, electricity and gas — wasting air can have expensive consequences. The damage done by compressed air leaks is often misunderstood and underestimated. What may seem like a simple bit of air escaping can lead to thousands…
Michigan Air Systems (MAS) understands the critical importance of clean, contaminant-free compressed air in the food and beverage industry. We specialize in designing and installing compressed air systems that meet Michigan’s stringent hygiene and safety standards required for food processing and packaging. Whether in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Lansing, or Traverse City, MAS has…
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…
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…
