31 Jul '23

The Power of a Service Agreement for your Compressed Air System with Sunil Joseph | The Power Of Series

Even when designing a system for supplying production with compressed air or vacuum, oxygen, nitrogen or other gases, one thing is clear: it will not work without maintenance. Compressed air filters and compressor lubricants have to be changed regularly, wear parts have to be replaced so that the system runs reliably and safely for many years. Between 5 and 10 percent of the total investment amount has to be calculated for the maintenance costs each year. Here we discuss the advantages of service agreements with Sunil, our Service specialised Sales Engineer for Ash Air.

28 Jul '23

Why is a pneumatic grinder spinning too slowly?

Your tool is stalling, or is not working to its expected performance, and you find yourself asking ‘why is my angle grinder spinning too slowly?’, or ‘why has my pneumatic grinder stopped working?’, read on.

28 Jul '23

Choose the right lighting tower and sleep well

Lighting tower reminds night, but also refers to diesel engine. In turn, night reminds us of silence, which is not exactly what we associate with an engine... With urban centers becoming increasingly dense and legislation increasingly strict about noise pollution in construction sites, keeping decibels to acceptable levels has been the great challenge of the main construction equipment manufacturers.

28 Jul '23

Energy Recovery in Air Compressors: Harnessing Efficiency for Sustainability

In today’s world of increasing environmental awareness and the drive for sustainable practices, industries are actively seeking innovative solutions to reduce energy consumption and minimize their carbon footprint. If your business uses air compressors, focusing on energy recovery in air compressors is one area to pay attention too. 

28 Jul '23

Compressor Terminology: What are some commonly Used Acronyms

Sometimes in the world of compressors the lingo can be confusing. Unless you are totally immersed in the compressor industry, some of the terminology might be completely lost on you. 

20 Jun '23

Why is saving energy important? A focus on ALUP range offered by Ash Air

Did you know that 70% of the total cost of compressor installation consists of energy costs?

There are many reasons why saving energy is important for your business as it helps you in many ways to make your business more efficient as well as providing you with many different forms of value. Ash Air's range of Alup products can help you become more energy efficient to help reduce energy bills, reduce your costs and comply with all environmental legislation.

20 Jun '23

What to Know About Compressed Air

Exactly what is compressed air? Where does it come from? What is it for? When we compress—or squeeze—air into a small space, we call it compressed air. When humans discovered the ability to compress air, civilisation made a huge leap forward. The reason? Compressed air opened the door to all kinds of new production methods. 

20 Jun '23

Compressed Air Filter: Surface Filtering

What is surface filtering? How does it help production? Find out here

20 Jun '23

Speak Up and Stand Together

We have a workplace culture that considers and supports our employees’ mental and physical well-being and positively encourages employees to actively improve their health and well-being! Recently...

20 Jun '23

We keep learning at Ash Air!

In our connected and changing world it’s essential to keep learning and upskilling ourselves. We have a culture that actively promotes continuous learning, for the good of everyone's professional and personal development. 

20 Jun '23

Winter wellness at Ash Air

The health and well-being of our people are vital to us, which is why we set very ambitious standards for workplace safety. We promote a healthy and active lifestyle and encourage a healthy work-life balance. Coming into winter, its more important than ever to make sure our team are feeling well! 

20 Jun '23

An integrated approach to sustainability with Ash Air

At Ash Air, we are committed to being part of the solution for a better tomorrow with our compressed air solutions. An integrated sustainability strategy, backed by ambitious goals, helps us deliver greater value to all stakeholders in a way that is economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. Learn more about our sustainability framework!

31 May '23

Stay Connected with your Air Compressor Remotely With ICONS

Did you know that conducting an air compressor health check has become even easier? Getting easy and affordable access to your compressor status information at your fingertips with our Intelligent CONnectivity System (ICONS

31 May '23

Is your Compressed Air Piping leak free?

Compressed air system leaks are indeed a big source of energy waste. Leakage in piping systems have been shown to exhibit leaks of up to 25 percent of the total energy costs. Addressing leaks is one of the first maintenance steps a facility can take to reduce energy costs.

31 May '23

What to know about Atlas Copco’s Vacuum Solutions Range

Ash Air is proud to introduce Atlas Copco’s Vacuum Solutions in New Zealand. Here are five things to know about Atlas Copco Vacuum Solutions!

1 May '23

Celebrating A Culture of Safety at Ash Air

Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Day is a day that reminds us to prioritize safety and health not only in the workplace, but also for our customers. It’s day for us to reflect on our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone... Read more about how Ash Air implements safety in the workplace here.

18 Apr '23

Efficiency of Compressed Air Distribution and Piping

Think about efficiency for a minute. Every year with constant innovation, things are becoming even more efficient. Everything from electronics to industrial machinery are being developed to get more done faster while using less power.

18 Apr '23

Luck of the Irish and Compressed Air Give Us Beer

With the Luck of the Irish and a little help from air compressors we will all be enjoying a pint of our favorite beer this St. Patrick’s Day!

31 Mar '23

What is compressed air humidity?

The air surrounding us is a mixture of fry air and water vapor. The amount of water in the air depends on the temperature and volume of the gas. The higher the air temperature, the higher the air's ability to absorb more moisture. Find out about compressed air humidity here.

31 Mar '23

The Dangers of a Load Too Small for a Diesel Power Generator

The generator starts up, and not long after, white smoke and oil are seen coming out of the exhaust. It is new, and tested, good quality diesel... I wonder what happened?

30 Mar '23

7 important gas generation energy saving tips

Investing in an on-site industrial gas generator is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and your operating costs. Once you have taken this important step, there are some other things you can do to maximize your gas generation energy savings. Here are seven of them.

30 Mar '23

The importance of saving energy when compressing air

For many businesses, preserving energy and becoming more sustainable have become top priorities. That not only saves them money but also makes them more competitive in the future, when demand for “green” products and services will only increase. Not just because governments mandate greater sustainability but also because customers expect it.

21 Feb '23

In celebration of International Women's Day 2023!

Here at Ash Air, we are proud to be opportunity employer. Infact, we have 30% female representation across the entire company. For a male dominated industry, we're very proud of this. Ash Air has representation in our National Warehouse, Branches and Head Office locations with administrators, accounts, schedulers, sales and service engineers, and managers roles throughout the country.

21 Feb '23

International Women's Day inspired story - Robyn Curtis, Sales Engineer for Ash Air

It is International Women’s Day on the Wednesday 8th 2023 and here at Ash Air we enjoy celebrating the successes women have made across all aspects of society. Here we chat to Robyn, an amazing team member and Sales Engineer for our Palmerston North region in New Zealand. 

8 Feb '23

Compressed Air in everyday Life

While you relax and read this, do you see an electronic appliance around you? Wondering how could you relate to the current read? We got you! Compressed air is all around, in the electronic appliances you use right now.

8 Feb '23

Selecting the right compressed air dryer

How do you know which type of compressed air dryer will best meet your needs? These insights will help you make the right decision.

8 Feb '23

How nitrogen makes plant based meat better

How is plant based meat made? And how does nitrogen make it taste better?

8 Feb '23

Why are compressed air dryers so important?

There are many contaminants that can threaten your compressed air system, but moisture is among the most prevalent. You may be thinking, but it’s just water, but water can have a devastating impact on your compressed air system, your production equipment, and your end product. The best way to prevent moisture from contaminating your compressed air is with a dryer.

3 Feb '23

How to Make Your Air Compressor More Efficient

Compressed air can be one of the most expensive forms of energy for manufacturing plants, often using more energy than other equipment. One horsepower of compressed air requires eight horsepower of electricity. With many air compressors running at efficiencies as low as 10%, there’s often plenty of room for improvement. Fortunately, 50% of compressed air systems at small- to medium-sized industrial facilities have opportunities for low-cost energy conservation.

2 Feb '23

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...

2 Feb '23

The first centralised Quincy Vacuum System in New Zealand

For the last few years, Ash Air has been actively promoting Quincy centralised vacuum systems in New Zealand. New Zealand is a market where refurbishment and remanufacturing have become first choice before replacing... 

17 Jan '23

Ash Air achieving Health & Safety Excellence

Ash Air is proud to share that we have achieved the SiteWise Gold Certificate award.

This means that we have demonstrated that we have high quality health and safety systems in place. Well done to our team and dedicated SHEQ Manager on their commitment to Health and Safety.

10 Jan '23

The keys to generating food grade nitrogen

A nitrogen generator, combined with an air compressor and the necessary air treatment products, can provide you with a steady supply of food grade nitrogen.

10 Jan '23

What is a piping quick-drop for?

AIRnet offers moisture-eliminating drop fittings called Quick Drops! Quick Drops make “drop-tees” obsolete, removing the need for extra parts and pipe, while saving time and money.

10 Jan '23

What Does Commissioning your Air Compressor Mean?

Proper compressor installation and commissioning helps ensure trouble-free startup and long-term reliability. Thorough inspection and critical review during each phase of the installation process eliminates “built-in” deficiencies or problems which c...

10 Jan '23

How to overcome 3 common challenges associated with working with stainless steel

Stainless steel has long been crucial for many applications where strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion are essential. That is why it is often chosen for process equipment used in harsh environments such as chemical and petrochemical plants, refineries, and power stations.

10 Jan '23

How to put a price on productivity?

Price is an important consideration when choosing a tool for metalworking applications, but it alone should not be the deciding factor. Other things also contribute to the total cost of ownership, performance, and, ultimately, the overall productivit...

7 Dec '22

2022 highlight reel! Bring on 2023

And just like that, 2022 is coming to a close. And what a year it has been!  We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support throughout 2022. We look forward to continuing to supply you with our industry-leading products and trusted services now and in the future. Wishing you and your team a safe and happy holiday season.

7 Dec '22

PSI? CFM? Horsepower? Choosing the Right Compressor

Horsepower? PSI? CFM? There is a lot to consider when purchasing a new air compressor. It is important to understand what you actually need and how to find out.

7 Dec '22

Did you say "Christmas Dinner"? What's Compressed Air, Gas, and Vacuum got to do with it?

Yay! It's Christmas! But before the turkey gets carved and a heaping spoonful of Christmas pudding gets dropped on your plate, you might get asked what you’re thankful for. Well, maybe this year you could say you’re thankful for the compressed air, gas and vacuum solutions that made everything on the table possible. Let’s look at how!

30 Nov '22

The many benefits of on site gas generation

Are you faced with the decision of whether to switch from purchasing bottled nitrogen or oxygen to on site gas generation? In that case, the decision is easy. You should! Lower costs, the right purity, less transportation emissions, improved safety, no logistics headaches. In all of these areas, on site gas generation is the superior solution. And making the switch is easy. All you need is a gas generator and a supply of compressed air.

21 Nov '22

Ash Air coming together for Pakistan Floods

#AshAirTeam coming together for recent Pakistan Floods that occured. We'd like to show our appreciation and give thanks to our team for coming together in recognition and support in regards to flooding in Pakistan.

21 Nov '22

Ash Air Sales Conference in 2022

This week on 15th - 17th November, we held the Ash Air Sales event. It was a fantastic opportunity for our sales team to come together, collaborate and take away new learnings and best practices. 

21 Nov '22

Five Tips to Increase Compressor Installation Efficiency

Did you know that one of the largest costs for industrial manufacturers is compressed air? That’s right – anywhere from 12% to 40% of a facility’s total energy costs come from its compressed air installation. This means that finding innovative ways (no matter how small) to increase compressed air efficiency can amount to big savings over the long run! Items like leak elimination, air audits, reduced pressure bands, and reducing unloaded running hours are some of the most popular ways to decrease energy usage – but there are many other actions that you can take. Read on to discover additional ways to reduce your costs and make sure your compressor system is running as efficiently as possible!

21 Nov '22

How to Correctly Size Your Compressed Air Piping System

A properly sized and designed piping system is a necessary component of any distribution compressed air system. Without this key component in place, the delivery of air from the compressor to the specific points of use will be inefficient and costly, both in the short term as well as in the long term. Let’s look more closely at how to size your compressed air piping system to ensure minimal pressure loss while maintaining maximum efficiency.

21 Nov '22

Testing for Microorganisms in Compressed Air

Potential for growth of micro-organisms in a compressed air system is tied to the moisture level (dew point) of the compressed air. In simple terms, if there is moisture in your compressed air, microorganisms such as mold and bacteria have the environment they need to grow and thrive. While it’s true that as air is compressed, much of the moisture present in the intake air will condense, enough moisture remains to allow micro-organisms to proliferate.

21 Nov '22

The Key Benefits of Monitoring Your Compressor System

Your compressor installation is a workhorse that requires regular service and maintenance to help it achieve maximum efficiency and longevity. This is where compressor monitoring and data gathering technologies come in, as these provide meaningful information on your system that can be visualized, tracked over extended time periods, and used to make insightful decisions regarding compressor performance. 

21 Oct '22

Stepping into the future

As a provider of market-leading, industrial compressors across New Zealand, we recognised the need to have a software system that eliminated time-consuming paperwork, provided clear oversight and helped our staff become more time-efficient. As well as being environmentally and climate conscious!

17 Oct '22

Aluminum versus cast iron – Which piston compressor material is best?

Some piston compressors use cast iron and others aluminum. But which is better? Here is a look at their differences and respective benefits.

28 Sep '22

A week in the life of...

We believe that diversity and inclusion are business-critical drivers for our long-term success. Here we chat to one of our diversity ambassadors, Natalie, and what a work week looks like for her.

28 Sep '22

What do our customers say about us?

Here at Ash Air, we are passionate about understanding our customers and we have helped them save costs on their compressed air and vacuum systems.Today Ash Air is trusted by more than 5,500 businesses, large and small, all over New Zealand.Learn what our customers have to say about us in this article.

19 Aug '22

Always learning at Ash Air - competence training and more!

In our connected and changing world it’s essential to keep learning and upskilling ourselves. We have a culture that actively promotes continuous learning. Here at Ash Air, we focus on face to face hands-on trainings with our services engineers, and national sales conferences that bring our team from all corners of the country together to support their continuous competence development.

18 Aug '22

Why a Variable Speed Compressor?

A variable speed compressor is not for every application. VSD rotary screw compressors need to be ran in a location that is in need of 24/7 compressed air and has a changing demand on the amount of air needed. If your compressed air needs are constan...

18 Aug '22

Why Do I Need a Mist Eliminator?

Compressed air purification equipment must have a very low pressure drop, long service life and be strong enough to withstand the most strenuous operating conditions. Protection from oil slugs or compressor air/oil separator failure is essential.

8 Aug '22

Congratulations to Erikk, @ EMEX winner!

Congratulations to the new owner of a #chicagopneumatic 2.5HP #aircompressor, from South Auckland. Erikk from Ultra Laser Cutting was thrilled to have walked away with a brand new compressor for his workshop after visiting us at the EMEX 2022 trade show and scanning his details with our team for more information.

25 Jul '22

What do I need to know about ICONS?

Intelligent Connectivity System (ICONS) is the eyes into your compressed air system. Ditch the logbooks, the regular visits to the compressor room and dealing with surprises with your compressor. • Most maintenance organizations operate between 10% to 40% efficiency • Most spend more than 50% of time on emergency work • Reactive maintenance costs 3-5 times more than preventive maintenance.

25 Jul '22

How Much Will Compressed Air Cost You?

Compressed air is used in many different industries. From refrigerator manufacturers to toy makers, companies around the world depend on compressed air to produce products. It's so important that many consider it a utility as significant as electricity, water or natural gas.

25 Jul '22

Why do you need to filter compressed air?

Compressed air is always contaminated. Contaminants include, • Liquid oil - oil aerosols - oil vapor, Dirt - microorganisms - pipescale, Trace gases: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxide. Learn more about why you need to filter compressed air... 

25 Jul '22

What is air compressor electric motor efficiency?

As part of a concerted effort worldwide to reduce energy consumption, CO2 emissions and the impact of industrial operations on the environment, regulatory authorities in many countries have introduced legislation to encourage the manufacture and use ...

25 Jul '22

Why buy nitrogen when you can generate and store your own?

Stop relying on third-party suppliers for your nitrogen and produce your own supply! Talk to the Ash Air team today...