Proportioning the Compressed Air Dryer
Trying to figure out which air dryer capacity is best for you? Here are some factors to consider. Read More…
Choosing the Right Vacuum Pump for You
As easy as it would make all of our lives, vacuum pumps are far from being “one size fits all”. Not only do you have the size to consider when choosing a vacuum pump, but more importantly type. I will briefly touch on some of the advantages and disadvantages associated with each vacuum technology we deal with. This should give you a better understanding of where to begin your search.
Reciprocating
- Advantages(traditional, large capacity ranges, easy to install, simple design, can handle vapors and some liquids)
- Disadvantages (a large number of parts subject to wear, low efficiency, high maintenance, higher noise level, higher initial cost on larger units, oil carryover)
Rotary Screw
- Advantages(long pump life, long maintenance life with lower maintenance costs over time, energy-efficient, vibration-free, virtually no oil exhaust, air or water-cooled, complete vacuum system)
- Disadvantages(large size and weight, limited operating pressure range, particulate and liquid sensitive, high initial cost)
Rotary Vane
- Advantages(low initial cost, direct drive-low vibration, wide operating pressure range, air-cooled, low noise level)
- Disadvantages(high maintenance due to vane wear, rebuild every 2-3 years or sooner, particulate sensitive, can be vapor sensitive, discharges oil out of the exhaust, unable to handle water or liquid slugs, frequent oil changes)
Rotary Piston
- Advantages(reliable, handles particulates well, long operation life, low rotational speed leading to less wear, large oil reservoirs for contamination dilution)
- Disadvantages(overheats if operating at high pressures, high vibration levels, high noise levels, large footprint)
Liquid Ring
- Advantages(low maintenance, high reliability, low vibration due to one moving part, handles contaminants very well, can use various sealing liquids, low noise levels)
- Disadvantages(water consumption and disposal, low energy efficiency, discharge saturated with liquid, particles can clog inlet and discharge, low water pressure can cause vacuum loss, subject to performance fluctuations based on water temperature)
Many of these advantages and disadvantages may already help you eliminate some choices based solely on the environment your pump will be operating in. If water is a costly utility in your area or consistent water pressure is a concern, you may want to eliminate liquid ring pumps from your selection choices altogether. If water is not a concern, but noise and vibration levels are, we may actually lean towards the liquid ring as a good fit for your application.
Look at that! We’re already narrowing your search down by eliminating options simply based on the operating environment. Here are some other questions to keep in mind when searching for the right pump for you…
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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!
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.
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
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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.
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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.
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