Tag Archives: compressor systems
The Magic of Air in Hollywood
We’ve all seen air compressors in use in everyday life, whether it’s to run air power tools, spray canisters or paint guns. Here are a few ways air compressors are used in Hollywood that show the amazing versatility of compressed air as an energy source and beyond, adding another dimension to your movie-going experience [...]
It’s That Time of Beer… Raise Your Stein and Toast Oktoberfest!
Beer is one of the oldest drinks created by man and has been a cultural tradition in many countries all around the world. Beer has evolved over the centuries and its popularity has continued to rise in Australia. With Oktoberfest currently underway, beer aficionados are in their element and on the hunt for new [...]
Compressed Air at the Tokyo Olympics
Shooting was one of the nine sports included in the first modern Olympic Games in Athens 1896. This year will be the first time a mixed-gender team will be included in the medal events. There are 15 gold medals to be won at this year's Tokyo Olympics, with a range of shooting events spanning air [...]
The Role of Air Compressors during a Pandemic
No one knows when the Coronavirus pandemic will officially end, but it is clear how important compressed air is to businesses. Nothing happens without compressed air. Since COVID-19, the supply of compressed air into hospitals and health care environments became critical. Medical-grade air supply for standard operations, such as cleaning facilities, use of tools [...]
Air Compressors in the Mining Industry
Australia is the world's largest exporter of coal, iron ore, lead, diamonds, rutile, zinc and zirconium, the second largest of gold and uranium, and third largest of aluminium. Due to the inherent dangers of the industry, mining companies need to use top-of-the-line equipment in terms of both performance and reliability. Nearly all mining operations rely on compressed air [...]
CASE STUDY 13 | Quaker Oats
Quaker Oats Australia Pty Ltd is Australia’s leading manufacturer and supplier of quality oat products for human consumption in 25 kg process formed bags and bulk in container. The Challenge Quaker Oats wanted two systems that would provide the air supply for an initial increase in production as well as all future additions. Key [...]
The Potential Dangers of Air Receivers
Are the potential dangers of air receivers just a bit of hot air? When comparing electricity or gas compressed air and air receiver systems, you’d be forgiven for thinking that compressed air presents very little danger. However, the reality is that compressed air brings its own set of serious issues to deal with. Air receiver tanks, in particular, present [...]
CASE STUDY 12 | UWA Nitrogen Testing Equipment Install
NPS recently installed Nitrogen testing equipment at the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment – Soil Science Department. The nitrogen line services bespoke pressure chambers in the university laboratory which ultimately measures soil water retention for applications in land capabilities and soil health. Application for soil water retention curves is most often used in land [...]