With
the Luck of the Irish and a little help from air compressors we will all be enjoying a pint of our favorite beer on St. Patrick’s
Day.
St. Patrick’s Day, started on March 17, 1631 when the Church established a Feast Day honoring St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland.
Modern St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, at least in New Zealand, are less to do with the historical figure of the saint and more to do with
corned beef and cabbage and green beer. And lucky for us, air compressors assist in bringing us both.
Compressed air is essential in the beer making process. It is used in almost every stage of the brewing process including:
Bottling/Canning – to get beer in the bottles and cans we buy - compressed air is used to move beer from the
conditioning tank to the bottle. It is also used for keeping the lines clean. Class 0 oil-free air will make sure the lines and tanks do not
get polluted in the process.
CO2 Recovery – one option is to recover the CO2 that is created during the fermentation process and either use it to
carbonate your products or by storing it and later selling it.
Cleaning air – Oil-free compressed air is used for cleaning bottles and packaging prior to the filling. It is
important the air is clean, if the air is contaminated it can alter the flavor, odor and foam as well as being a health hazard.
Fermentation – during the fermentation process, Compressed air supplies oxygen to bacteria. This converts carbon
hydrates to alcohol using micro-organisms. It is extremely important to deliver the exact amount of compressed air and maintaining the
correct oxygen level to determine the quality of yeast.
Packaging/labeling – Compressed air is used to control the valves and actuators in automated lines for packaging,
labelling and more.
Wastewater treatment – Water used during the brewing process must be treated before it can be returned to the water
cycle to minimize its impact on the environment. The air needed for this treatment must be oil-free of the water would be contaminated
again.
So, we hope on St. Patrick’s Day, that you raised your favorite pint with your friends honoring St. Patrick, remember compressed air
played in your day. Sláinte!
If you are interested in learning more about how compressed air can be used in the brewing process, reach out to an expert today.
ALUP OF range brings you outstanding sustainability, reliability and performance, while minimizing the total cost of ownership. Built to perform even in the harshest environments, these compressors keep your production running efficiently.
Class Zero Oil-Free: some applications require absolutely, unquestionably clean air. That is why the ALUP OF delivers air that is certified to be 100% free of any traces of oil, aerosols or other contaminants.
Why Efficiency Matters?
Energy costs represent about 70% of the total operating cost of your compressor over a 5-year period. Therefore, reducing the energy consumption of your compressed air installation should be a major focus to ensure the lowest cost of ownership
Our 100% oil-free spiralAIR scroll compressor provide high-quality compressed air for critical applications in wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics and textiles that cannot risk any chance of oil contamination in their processes.
SpiralAIR SPR oil-free scroll compressors comply with ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) certification, providing 100% oil-free air for critical applications such as medical, pharmaceutical, dental, food & beverage, wine and brewery.
SpiralAIR scroll compressors are designed with fewer moving parts, which means less wear and tear, less noise, higher efficiency, higher reliability and longer machine life.
100% oil-free water injected screw compressor provide high-quality compressed air for critical applications in a wide range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics and textiles that cannot risk any chance of oil contamination in their processed. Range from 20-75hp.
WisAIR is 100% oil-free clean air integrated with an air dryer that enhances the air quality and protects your air network against corrosion. The low air discharge temperatures, optimised rotor profiles and no bearing losses makes the machine the most energy efficient compressor. Its intergrated inverter technology assures a perfect match of air supply and air demand eliminating no load power losses. WisAIR is made of durable material to exclude any risk of corrosion thus making it a reliable product.
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Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and we’ve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a
reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Reciprocating, Screw, air compressors
Vacuum pumps
Nitrogen
An extensive line of air treatment components
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries
ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white
cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations
nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
Reliability and Efficiency
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
Air compressors come in many types, rotary screw, piston, scroll, reciprocating, some are oil-free and other air compressors require oil
lubrication. Like many businesses, an efficient air compressor is at the heart of their operations. So, which type of compressor should you
choose? What makes a compressor, like a rotary screw, unique? Here are some clear cut benefits of equipping your business with a rotary
screw compressor.
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In the world of compressors, there are often significant and unutilized energy-saving possibilities including energy recovery, pressure
reduction, leakage reduction and optimization of operations through correct choice of a control and regulation system as well as the choice
of compressor size.We are going to take a look at some of the opportunities for minimizing the compressor’s operating costs.
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Many installations that produce compressed air offer significant and frequently unutilized energy
saving possibilities in
the form of waste energy recovery. In large industries, energy costs can amount to 80% of the total cost of compressed
air production.
However, a lot of this energy can be recovered, which in turn will save you a lot of money.
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Liquid water in compressed-air systems can lead to rusted equipment and unresponsive controls. Anyone who uses compressed air will, at some
point, find liquid water in the air distribution system. This can be anything from a nuisance to a serious problem, depending on the
application. If water might corrode equipment or introduce bacteria, removing it is critical.
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Liquid water in compressed-air systems can lead to rusted equipment and unresponsive controls. Anyone who uses compressed air will, at some
point, find liquid water in the air distribution system. This can be anything from a nuisance to a serious problem, depending on the
application. If water might corrode equipment or introduce bacteria, removing it is critical.
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Whenever most people think about a compressor, they probably have a piston compressor in mind. You might already know there are two basic
principles of air compression. One of those is the principle of displacement compression. There are a lot of compressor types that classify
as a displacement compressor. The piston compressor is one of them, oil-lubricated or oil-free.
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Once you have the size and type of
compressor figured out, one last question remains, should I go with an oil lubricated or oil-free air compressor. To not overcomplicate the
answer, your choice should be based on the application and process that the compressed air will be utilized in.
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Like all compressor types, rotary screw models do require periodic maintenance. Thanks to the simplicity of the internal components,
maintenance is relatively easy on most rotary air compressors. As long as you stick to a rotary screw compressor maintenance schedule, you
will likely be rewarded with many, many years of optimal productivity from your machine.
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Did you know, the biggest part of the air we breathe is nitrogen? Everyone needs oxygen to survive, however air is made up of 78% nitrogen,
only 21% oxygen and tiny amounts of other gases. Although, the human body does not use this nitrogen, it is very helpful in various
industrial applications. There is an unlimited source of nitrogen readily available, allowing you to achieve needed purity at a fraction of
your current annual nitrogen cost.
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If you notice that your compressor is getting hot and bothered, there may be heating issues affecting your air compressors performance. Did
you know that an overheating compressor is top of the pops for being the most common cause of compressor failure.
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A rotary-screw compressor is an air compressor that uses a rotary-type positive-displacement mechanism, typically used replace piston
compressors where large volumes of high-pressure air are needed, either for large industrial applications or to operate high-power air
tools.
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Have a look around and what do you see? What are you thinking about? Your next holiday to Queenstown maybe? You might go snowboarding with
the kids or have some alone time at the Day Spa. Whatever holiday you choose, compressed air is involved in some way, without you even
realising it!
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There are crucial reasons why you should service and maintain your compressor regularly, with the most common issues being piston failure
caused by wear of components, increased friction, corrosion, reduced cooling, overheating bearings and components, clogging of air filters.
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Our passion for energy efficiency and cost saving derives from the concern for our children’s future. Analysing the efficiency of your
system is a brilliant way to start saving.
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Compressed air is all around us, from the air in a balloon to pumping up tires on your bicycle. In this article we will explain what
compressed air is and how it is created. Whether you know it or not, compressed air is involved in every aspect of our lives, from the
balloons at your birthday party to the air in the tires of our cars and bicycles. It was probably even used when making the phone, tablet or
computer you’re viewing this on.
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One of the biggest challenges is to correctly size your new air compressor. Similarly to everything else, new compressors available on the
market are more efficient and employ better technology, therefore you have to understand the application and usage to size the machine
correctly. Choosing the wrong air compressor for your facility can lead to problems with production and or increased costs due to wasted
energy.
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Once you have the size of the air compressor figured out, the
next thing to do is to decide on the type of compresor you will need for your application - piston, rotary screw compressor etc. Let us take
a look at two of the most popular options available. When choosing the right type of compressor, you should ask yourself the following
questions:
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Which vacuum pump do I need? - this is one of the most frequent questions we receive and this is understandable, because there are number
of technologies which can provide the same vacuum level and pumping speed. Here is quick advice on how to choose the best vacuum pump for
your needs.
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You may be asking, why does my air compressor start, then stop? Allow us to take the guessing out of it. We understand your pain. We know
that a compressor problem can quickly result in hours (if not days) of production downtime and loss of revenue. When your compressor
continuously shuts off from on, we refer that as a short cycle. There are a few reasons that a short cycle may be happening with your
compressor.
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Air compressor leaks are very common in all applications, but can be very costly and difficult to find. On average, 20-30% of the compressed
air used in a manufacturing plant is wasted as leaked air. Finding and fixing these leaks can save your business thousands of wasted dollars
a year.
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When installing a compressed air system into a business, people often look to PVC piping as an option to build a piping system because it is
cheap, versatile and easy to install. However, using PVC pipe in any compressed air application is extremely dangerous and NOT recommended
by multiple associations and manufacturers.
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Changing the oil and oil filters on your compressor is one of the most common routine maintenance tasks to perform to keep your compressor
running efficiently. After you remove your old oil and oil filter, you may find yourself wondering, “Where do I dispose of these?”, or “Can I
just throw them in the trash?”. Because oil is toxic and a pollutant, disposing of your old oil and filters is not as simple as just tossing
them in the trash.
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With
the Luck of the Irish and a little help from air compressors we will all be enjoying a pint of our favorite beer on St. Patrick’s
Day.
