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Refrigerated Air Dryer Maintenance Tips
Refrigerated air dryers play an important role in maintaining the health and efficiency of compressed air equipment. By extracting moisture from the air, these refrig air dryers prevent costly damage and downtime. Let's look at some critical maintenance tips needed to ensure your refrigerated air dryer functions optimally.
The primary purpose of a refrigerated air dryer is to remove moisture from compressed air. This process is very important as excess moisture can lead to equipment corrosi
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Jan 15, 2024
Compressor Shop's Holiday Cheer
From our shop to your space, with holiday grace, We wish you joy as the snowflakes race.
With air compressors humming, a merry tune in the air,
We send our warmest wishes, with time to spare.In the season of giving, under twinkling light,
Our air dryers and receivers join in the festive sight.
Together they work, in the cold winter’s eve,
Bringing efficiency and ease, you best believe.Our separators join the chorus, with a joyful spin,
Ensuring your air is clean, from within.
And dra
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Dec 21, 2023
Winter Weather Warnings for Compressed Air Systems
As winter sets in, air compressor systems face tough challenges due to cold temperatures, especially when the thermometer dips below 40°F. These low temperatures can really affect the performance and reliability of compressed air systems, so it's important to understand and prepare for the potential impacts.
Oil Viscosity Issues
One major issue in cold weather is the thickening of compressor oil. As temperatures drop, oil viscosity increases, leading to a decrease in lubrication efficienc
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Dec 14, 2023
Keltec KRAD Refrigerated Air Dryer
The Keltec-Technolab KRAD refrigerated air dryer is a non-cycling compressed air dryer. The term "non-cycling" means that this refrigerated dryer runs continuously without stopping and starting. These popular refrigerated air dryers are essential in various industrial processes where clean and dry compressed air is a necessity. The Keltec KRAD refrigerated dryer offers several features and benefits for efficient and effective drying of compressed air.Features of Keltec KRAD Refrigerated Air D
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Dec 08, 2023
How To Properly Dispose Of Desiccants
When your desiccant is all used up, it can be tricky to figure out how to dispose of it. Sometimes these desiccants can not only adsorb moisture from compressed air, but also oil and other potentially hazardous materials. There are several types of desiccants, including silica gel, clay, calcium oxide, activated alumina, and molecular sieve, and each type may need to be disposed of in a specific way. Here are some general guidelines for disposing of different types of desiccants:Silica gel: Sili
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Dec 03, 2023