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IQS Newsroom Featured Profile: Central Air Compressor

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Breana Cronk

Often referred to as a fourth utility, compressed air has become a vital component in the daily living of millions, playing a prominent role in not only manufacturing plants, but in hospitals, commercial, construction and other such facilities around the world. Since the early 1950s Central Air Compressor has recognized the absolute utility of this ethereal element and maintained a profound respect for the importance of compressed air. Building on their role supplying a full-line of top brand air compressors with an absolute eagerness to provide quality products and services has quickly earned CAC a reputation as an industrial leader. Ever vigilant of changing market trends and consumer requirements, Central Air Compressor retains its top position and dedicated customer base more than a half a century after opening its doors. Continue reading →

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Will Harnessing Compressed Air Power Mean Big Business for Manufacturers?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Rebekah Fuller

Compressed air equals power, so shouldn’t we be able to use it as the answer for some of our alternative energy and fuel? President Obama has made renewable energy development a top priority on his agenda. He believes it’s imperative that the United States stops relying on foreign sources and works to become the leading exporter of renewable energy. So what kind of possibilities does the power of compressed air hold? Well, foreign auto makers have already made leaps and bounds in getting compressed-air powered vehicles ready for the market, and I think American automakers need to invest their efforts in these alternative fuel, zero-emission ‘clean cars’… Continue reading →

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Compressed Air Energy Savings: Thermal Mass Flowmeters Find Wasted Cash

Posted on February 12, 2009 by briannat

In this era of rising energy costs and global competitiveness, compressed air waste in facilities can be a major financial drain to the bottom line. Air may be free, but compressed air certainly isn’t. According to Cary Carlisle, an expert compressed air auditor and seasoned technician from Air Compressor Supply, Inc. (ACS), over a 10-year period, electricity costs make up 76 percent of a factory’s operating costs… Continue reading →

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Rapid Cooling of Aluminum Nitride Heaters

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Todd Halt

Single Iteration, a division of Watlow, has conducted preliminary concept generation and evaluation for several alternative solutions for providing rapid cooling of AlN based heaters. Cost/benefit analysis of the various alternatives indicated that forced air cooling would be preferred for many applications of the latest AlN heating technology… Continue reading →

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How To Properly Maintain And Service Your Oxidizer

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Todd Halt

Your air pollution control system represents a significant investment in not only initial capital but also ongoing maintenance and operation. Routine inspections performed by your staff combined with thorough maintenance plans… Continue reading →

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Lubrication: The Greener The Better

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Todd Halt

Manufacturing practices are becoming increasingly more scrutinized for their effect on the environment. Real changes are underway in the area of emissions, byproducts, packaging materials, fluid selection, and power consumption – to name only a few. While environmental payback may be the goal, many of these initiatives encounter obstacles, not the least of which is additional operational costs. Not so with lubrication – the greener the better. Utilizing very small amounts of lubricant at controlled intervals is productive for a number of reasons… Continue reading →

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