Compressed air is great to have around the shop. The trouble is, most affordable compressors are somewhere between “wake the dead” and “the reason Pete Townshend is deaf” on the decibel scale. But ...

Compressed air accounts for a significant part of total energy costs for industrial manufacturers - typically about 12% and may be as high as 40% in some facilities. This means that any compressed air ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

A diversified and rigorous testing process is essential to ensure a compressor can live up to quality standards and withstand the tough conditions of construction landscapes. To ensure they can handle ...

Battery-powered tools still haven’t taken over every job, so many professionals and hobbyists still rely on pneumatic tools for all sorts of jobs. If your work comes to you, chances are you have a ...

Understanding manufacturers' nomenclatures to identify their compressors can be a very useful tool for a service technician. There is much information about a compressor that can be obtained from ...

"An air compressor can be used for so many different domestic projects, even though so many people mistake them for something that only commercial areas need," said Andy King, founder and managing ...

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.