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How do I Protect my Air Compressor From Leaks?
  

How do I Protect my Air Compressor From Leaks?

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What Do I Need to Know When Buying an Air Compressor?
  

What Do I Need to Know When Buying an Air Compressor?

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When should I buy an oil-free compressor?
  

When should I buy an oil-free compressor?

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What do I need to look for in my piping solution?
  

What do I need to look for in my piping solution?

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Why Ash Air?
  

Why Ash Air?

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How to know when to fix your compressor vs. get a new one?
  

How to know when to fix your compressor vs. get a new one?

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Why is an oil analysis important?
  

Why is an oil analysis important?

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How Can Pressure Drops Cost You Money
  

How Can Pressure Drops Cost You Money

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Why Is My Compressor Room Getting so Hot?
  

Why Is My Compressor Room Getting so Hot?

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What are some Troubleshooting tips for my dryer?
  

What are some Troubleshooting tips for my dryer?

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Screw Compressor Energy Saving Tips
  

Screw Compressor Energy Saving Tips

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Can My Air Compressor Be Outside?
  

Can My Air Compressor Be Outside?

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How Much Oil Does My Air Compressor Need?
  

How Much Oil Does My Air Compressor Need?

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What does a total Air Solution mean?
  

What does a total Air Solution mean?

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What Does Air Treatment Mean?
  

What Does Air Treatment Mean?

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What's the difference between backup, stand-by and redundant equipment?
  

What's the difference between backup, stand-by and redundant equipment?

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Why should I choose a speed-controlled compressor?
  

Why should I choose a speed-controlled compressor?

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Why Do I Need an Oil-Water Separator and How Does It Work?
  

Why Do I Need an Oil-Water Separator and How Does It Work?

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How often do I have to service my compressor?
  

How often do I have to service my compressor?

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Maximise the efficiency of your compressed air installation
  

Maximise the efficiency of your compressed air installation

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What are the Advantages of Having a Controller on my Air Compressor?
  

What are the Advantages of Having a Controller on my Air Compressor?

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How Can I Save on Energy Costs by Using a Screw Compressor?
  

How Can I Save on Energy Costs by Using a Screw Compressor?

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What can I do to lower the energy cost of my air dryer?
  

What can I do to lower the energy cost of my air dryer?

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Why is the quality of the desiccant in my adsorption dryer important?
  

Why is the quality of the desiccant in my adsorption dryer important?

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FAQ Sheet: Screw Compressors
  

FAQ Sheet: Screw Compressors

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What Happens if You Don't Use Air Treatment in Your Business?
  

What Happens if You Don't Use Air Treatment in Your Business?

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How Are Desiccant Dryers Used in the Food & Beverage Industry?
  

How Are Desiccant Dryers Used in the Food & Beverage Industry?

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7 simple steps to ensure operator safety
  

7 simple steps to ensure operator safety

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How to choose the best impact wrench for your application
  

How to choose the best impact wrench for your application

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How Do I Size a Piston Compressor for my workshop?
  

How Do I Size a Piston Compressor for my workshop?

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What You Should Know About Buying An Air Compressor?
  

What You Should Know About Buying An Air Compressor?

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What Causes My Compressor To Vibrate?
  

What Causes My Compressor To Vibrate?

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Quiz: Do you know how to optimize your air line installation for pneumatic tools?
  

Quiz: Do you know how to optimize your air line installation for pneumatic tools?

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What are Some Air Compressor Safety Tips to Watch For?
  

What are Some Air Compressor Safety Tips to Watch For?

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How can I maximise the performance and longevity of my compressor?
  

How can I maximise the performance and longevity of my compressor?

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Oil-Free Screw Compressors
  

Oil-Free Screw Compressors

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How Does a Screw Air Compressor Work?
  

How Does a Screw Air Compressor Work?

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Is your compressed air installation ready for the cold weather?
  

Is your compressed air installation ready for the cold weather?

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How to Prevent Corrosion in the Compressed Air Line Network
  

How to Prevent Corrosion in the Compressed Air Line Network

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5 Tips to Save Energy on Your Compressed Air Installation
  

5 Tips to Save Energy on Your Compressed Air Installation

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What is the difference between Fixed Speed and Variable Speed Drive Compressors?
  

What is the difference between Fixed Speed and Variable Speed Drive Compressors?

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3 Reasons to Use an FRL
  

3 Reasons to Use an FRL

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What to Look for When Purchasing a Rotary Screw Compressor
  

What to Look for When Purchasing a Rotary Screw Compressor

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How to set up my air line correctly
  

How to set up my air line correctly

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8 air tools you should own
  

8 air tools you should own

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5 Benefits of a Reciprocating (Piston) Compressor
  

5 Benefits of a Reciprocating (Piston) Compressor

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Pipework to get the most out of your compressed air system
  

Pipework to get the most out of your compressed air system

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How do I know when it's time to change my air compressor filter?
  

How do I know when it's time to change my air compressor filter?

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Benefits of Vacuum Pump Overhaul
  

Benefits of Vacuum Pump Overhaul

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Applications of Air Compressors in New Zealand
  

Applications of Air Compressors in New Zealand

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What is a Scroll Compressor?
  

What is a Scroll Compressor?

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Choosing the right assist gas in laser cutting: nitrogen or oxygen
  

Choosing the right assist gas in laser cutting: nitrogen or oxygen

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Controlling your nitrogen purity made easy
  

Controlling your nitrogen purity made easy

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How is Nitrogen Used in the Coffee Industry?
  

How is Nitrogen Used in the Coffee Industry?

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What is the difference between Wet vs. Dry Vacuum Pumps?
  

What is the difference between Wet vs. Dry Vacuum Pumps?

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Choosing the Right Vacuum Pump for You
  

Choosing the Right Vacuum Pump for You

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Benefits of Vacuum Pump Overhaul
  

Benefits of Vacuum Pump Overhaul

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Proportioning the Compressed Air Dryer

Trying to figure out which air dryer capacity is best for you? Here are some factors to consider.

Maintenance budget: 8 factors to consider

Just like any other equipment, a compressed air installation also requires the necessary maintenance work during its entire lifespan. Even though maintenance costs are only about 5 to 10% of a machine's annual operating costs, failure to budget for maintenance can have potentially disastrous consequences.

How to Clean Your Coils?

The air dyer is one of the most ignored cooler in the system. A dirty condenser will cause water in the lines, or worse it will cause complete dryer failure.

Why Replace CO2 with Nitrogen in your Brewery

Using nitrogen is not about fully replacing CO2, but it can reduce their consumption of CO2 by close to 70%. Using nitrogen is about sustainability. Creating your own nitrogen is easy and will reduce the use of a greenhouse gas, which is better for the environment. It will also save you money as early as month one adding that savings to your bottom line.

What do I need to know about ICONS?

ICONS: Intelligent Connectivity System: The insight into your compressed air system, wherever you are. Learn More about ICONS in this article here!

The Cost of Compressed Air

A question that is occasionally asked by our customers to Ash Air is 'what is the cost of compressed air?'Β  This article looks at the product costs involved with compressed air, as well as minimising the energy cost of compressors and cost allocation. When looking at these factors, we need to realise what causes dropped efficiency of your compressor, leading to increased costs of compressed air.

How to avoid falling objects when working at heights

You may have great fall protection measures in place to keep employees safe when working at height, but what about their co-workers below? Dropped tools and other falling objects are a major hazard – and one that isn’t always fully addressed.Β 

How to prevent hose whiplash

Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air. If there is a failure in the air network and the hose is not adequately clamped, the resulting whiplash could be devastating. Failure to follow best practice can result in injuries, associated production downtime and decreased productivity.

Why do I need a dryer for my compressor?

A common questions asked is why do I need an air dryer for my compressor? Typically, air compressors produce water, and although the water can be drained, there can still be aerosol and vapour droplets that are present. This is because water cannoet be compressed. Water can damage your compressor by corroding the valves, pipes and machinery controls, which will cost you time and money to resolve. In the long run, the cost of a new compressor is a small price to pay compared to the loss of production that could potentially arise due to water damage in your compressor.





What are some preventable causes of air compressor failure?

Air compressors can fail for an assortment of different reasons: Normal wear and tear, lifespan and age of the unit, poor maintenance, power surge, install issues are just a few the come to mind. Check out this blog to find out our top 7 tips to ensure your compressor is looked after! 

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Compressed Air Costs?

Air compressors use considerable volumes of energy during a typical work cycle. When you add up all the expenses of operating a facility, any savings can help you boost your bottom line. 

What Should You Know When Buying a Compressor for the First Time?

If you have never bought a rotary screw air compressor before; do the following. Add up the air consumption of all the equipment at your shop. That will be the amount of air your desired compressor should provide.

How to Know When Your Industrial Air Compressor Needs Servicing

Knowing the telltale signs of wear and tear, understanding your product’s specifications and usability guidelines, and knowing when it’s prudent to call in repairs are skills that could save you a lot of time, effort, and money in the long term.

One-stage vs Multi-stage Compressor

Find out the difference between a one-stage compressor and a multi-stage compressor.

How do I winterise my air compressor?

That cold, rainy, and in some places icey New Zealand winter is upon us, and with the following air compressor tips, your air system will be prepared with the preferred temperatures, despite the weather outside. Regardless of whether or not it actually snows or freezes up where you live, most winterisation service recommendations are also basic, solid maintenance procedures that will help extend the life and operational efficiencies of air compressors regardless of whether you live in Queenstown or Northland.

How to find the better desiccant dryer

The right desiccant dryer with quality desiccant will improve dryer performance and lifetime and will reduce energy and service costs.

How to Find the Best Air Compressor for Painting Cars

If you're wondering what an air compressor actually is, you've come to the right place. Simply, air compressors convert power in to air that is pressurised which is then used to power air tools such as spray guns. Air compressors are used in a wide range of applications, so naturally if you want one that will be designed for spray painting your vehicle, you want a compressor specifically made for spray guns! This way your compressor will be able to provide the right amount of power to perform the job.

How to Optimise Compressor Operating Costs

Compressed air plays a fundamental role in industrial activities. Depending on the type of application, the energy cost of producing compressed air can be very high. Below are some tips to save on you compressor bill.

Upgrading Your Compressor: When is the Right Time?

Air Compressors are essential tools in a variety of industrial settings. No matter what industry you are in having a reliable air compressor can be a crucial part of getting the job done efficiently. However, like an investment, air compressors require upkeep and maintenance, and eventually will need to be upgraded. But how do you know when it’s time to upgrade your air compressor? Here are some things you need to consider.

Choosing the right assist gas in laser cutting: nitrogen or oxygen

When it comes to laser cutting and other industrial processes, the choice of assist gas is crucial in achieving optimal results. Nitrogen and oxygen are commonly utilized as assist gases, each with its own unique properties and applications. Understanding the characteristics of both gases, will help you to make an informed decision to ensure precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in your operations.

Controlling your nitrogen purity made easy

On-site nitrogen generators have many benefits over bottled gas. One is that they allow you to select your nitrogen purity. Here is how.

What are Mobile Compressors used for?

Mobile air compressors are portable, towable compressors particularly useful for applications that suit the construction and roading industry! You'll often see a mobile compressor being used for sandblasting, irrigation blow-outs, and for quarrying tools such as pneumatic block cutters and rock drills.Β Β 

Compressed air so portable it even reaches the moon.

Did you know that Chicago Pneumatic helped man land on the moon? Notice in this photo of the Apollo 11 landing what appear to be "soccer balls" on top of the capsule. They were inflated through a compressor specially developed by Chicago Pneumatic for NASA.

Where Should I Install my Air Dryer?

Your company purchased an air dryer for your compressor, now where should you install it? One of the most common things we see in the industry are air dryers being stored on top of the compressors. Seems like a wasted space not being used on top of the compressor, right? Wrong.

What Is Dew Point?

When using air compressors, there are many variables that are integral to the quality and effectiveness of your compressed air. When dryer air is necessary, being able to constantly and accurately monitor dew points can be a critical factor to your operation.

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