Proportioning the Compressed Air Dryer
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What are the Advantages of Having a Controller on my Air Compressor?
Air compressors are used in many different applications and provide essential compressed air to many businesses and individuals with different air needs. No matter what your CFM, PSI and HP requirements are, the electronic controller on your air compressor is the motherboard for keeping your unit running as efficiently as possible. It is your eyes into your machine.
How can I use the controller to help my business run more efficiently and effectively?
To maximize the performance of your air compressor, it is important to use the electronic controller to your advantage. The controller can/will assist you in the following tasks:
- Set programmable pressure limits (PSI)
- The controller will automatically shut down the unit when needed to conserve energy and will restart automatically when pressure decreases.
- A controller allows you to predetermine loading and unloading times. This will keep the unit running when needed to reduce the number of motor starts and prevent short stand still periods.
- Helps protect the compressor by identifying situations if your compressor shuts down.
- Keeps track of loaded and unloaded compressor hours to alert the user when regular service and maintenance is due.
- Allows the capability of remote starting and shutting down of the compressor.
- If your controller has the ARAVF option, this will restart the compressor after any type of voltage failure or power outage.
What is an electronic controller on an compressor?
All rotary screw air compressors over 10HP have some type of electronic controller. These controllers are electronically controlled units programmed for energy saving operations, loaded/unloaded hour tracking, maintenance alerts, and dozens of other features. Our compressors feature the ES4000 Basic, Standard and Advanced, all with a varying range of features. The Airlogic controller is found on several of our larger HP machines. Any units under 10HP (including our QRSM 10) will operate under electro-pneumatic control with a pressure switch.
ES4000 Advanced Controller
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Whether you have questions about which compressor is right for you, or if youβre ready to improve your operations and start saving
on expenses. Ash Air has been around for over 40 years because we offer reliable and hardworking air compressors, as well as expert advice
and support.
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and weβve 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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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.
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What do I need to know about ICONS?
ICONS: Intelligent Connectivity System: The insight into your compressed air system, wherever you are. Learn More about ICONS in this article here!
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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.
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