Large centrifugal impeller compressors are commonplace throughout the petrochemical sector, where they usually operate on a continuous duty basis. When a scheduled maintenance task at a refinery in ...

After reciprocating, sliding vane compressors, also referred to as rotary vane compressors, are one of the oldest types of compressors. The first known description of a sliding vane pump was in a book ...

Advancements in technology, such as modern-day inverters, continue to shape the HVAC industry, but one development set the stage for widespread refrigeration and air conditioning: rotary compressors.

With the gas turbine compressor rotor blade re-staking complete, reinstallations and close-out inspections began. While reinstalling the transition pieces, MD&A detected misalignments from a previous ...

Turbine compressors historically have been coated as an afterthought. Initially, silicone aluminum paint and diffused nickel cadmium were the only coatings available for application to both rotating ...

An industrial oil-injected compressor fits larger repair operations, fleet workshops, or multi-zone facilities where compressed air demand stays high, and downtime costs stack quickly. It supports ...

Portable M12 rotary-screw compressors have variable pressures from 70 to 190 psi. The 18-hp unit has a 45 cfm at 100 psi. Features include a power-saving Sigma Profile airend, an air-cooled oil cooler ...

The compressor is the heart of any air conditioning or refrigeration system, so when it starts showing signs of not working correctly, technicians must act quickly in order to find out what is wrong.

Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.

In the field of manufacturing and industry, having a reliable energy source to generate power and perform functions can make or break a business. Therefore, compressor air systems are a crucial part ...