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…
How to set up my air line correctly
There are 3 simple steps to make sure your air line installation is providing the right pressure and that your accessories selection is correct, so you can ultimately work productively. It does not take long and it is something you can easily do yourself using our self-diagnostic checklist.
3 steps to check that your air line is set up correctly: itβs as easy as 1, 2, 3…
Step 1: Calculate if there is an air pressure drop between the FRL and the tool.
- First, read the FRL gauge value
- Secondly, measure the dynamic pressure at the toolβs inlet
- Then, calculate the difference between the two values to see if there is a drop in air pressure between the FRL and the tool
Step 2: Identify where pressure is being lost by checking that your accessories have been selected and installed properly.
There are various points to inspect, the main ones being: at the tool inlet, the couplings/nipples and hose connections, as well as the FRL.
To avoid pressure drops you want to make sure that:
- Accessories have the correct diameters and thread sizes/types
- The hose is not longer than needed
- Clamps are properly tightened
Step 3: Final measurements and adjustments.
Once you are confident that all accessories have been selected & installed correctly, measure once more the dynamic pressure at the
toolβs inlet.
You can then adjust accordingly the FRL regulator to ensure you get a reading of 90 psi / 6.3 bars at the tool inlet.
We offer an extensive array of air compressor parts and services through our direct locations throughout New Zealand. Continued growth means our operations continue to operate on a national level.
In our effort to provide the best possible support, we offer the following remote monitoring, preventative maintenance, vacuum pump services and overhaul, compressor and pipework installations, hire fleet and leasing solutions, leak detection's and energy audits, and breakdown recovery and emergency air.
When considering new energy-efficient air compressors or an upgrade to more energy-efficient machinery, Ash Air can help you make the right choices for your business.
How to prevent hose whiplash
Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air. If there is a failure in the air network and the hose is not adequately clamped, the resulting whiplash could be devastating. Failure to follow best practice can result in injuries, associated production downtime and decreased productivity.
In this video Annabelle Bray, CP's Accessories Product Manager, demonstrates how to fit an air fuse to an air line set-up in just a few
seconds, and gives advice to increase safety in the workplace and protect workers from potential hose whiplash.
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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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Why Replace CO2 with Nitrogen in your Brewery
Using nitrogen is not about fully replacing CO2, but it can reduce their consumption of CO2 by close to 70%. Using nitrogen is about sustainability. Creating your own nitrogen is easy and will reduce the use of a greenhouse gas, which is better for the environment. It will also save you money as early as month one adding that savings to your bottom line. Read More…
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A question that is occasionally asked by our customers to Ash Air is 'what is the cost of compressed air?'Β This article looks at the product costs involved with compressed air, as well as minimising the energy cost of compressors and cost allocation. When looking at these factors, we need to realise what causes dropped efficiency of your compressor, leading to increased costs of compressed air. Read More…
