Remove Moisture and Contaminants in Kaeser’s High Temp Dryer
This High Temperature Refrigerated Dryer is easy to install and designed to be low maintenance.
Atlas Copco Compressors Acquires Multi-Branch Distributor In California
Atlas Copco Compressors has acquired the assets of California-based distributors Accurate Air Engineering, and sister company, Compressed Air of California. The acquired businesses will become factory direct branches of Atlas Copco Compressors.
Finding Leaks: The Latest in Leak Detection Equipment
Managing Editor Eric Garbe reviews current technology in automotive leak detection, and also discusses useful leak detection procedures.
Compressor Logic: How Does The Water Get In The Lines?
Nothing is more frustrating than hitting the trigger on an air tool and a stream of water comes out the exhaust port. But, where did it come from? What can be done to prevent it from getting to your tools? Water is all around us. It is in the form of vapor mixed with collection
Tech Talk: Boosting Your Technical Knowledge on Turbos
Supercharger and turbocharger Q & A with Dave Hobbs,
Delphi Product & Service Solutions service trainer. In addition to his work with Delphi, Dave Hobbs serves as an instructor for Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College. He is also a frequent speaker at national training seminars, is a qualified hybrid instructor and writes for various industry magazines.
Aftermarket Jam: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Makes Beautiful Music at 2009 Convention
The convention also featured 18 business seminars, all accredited by the University of the Aftermarket.
The Lowdown on Engine Sealing
With engines now lasting as long as 150,000-plus miles, there’s little doubt that gasket technology advances have played a significant part in the longevity and durability of today’s engines. Today’s engines must be robust enough to withstand a hostile environment for such a long life, and without leading to gasket failure. A gasket needs to
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Ingenuity Welcome At Johnson Controls
Tire Tech Tip: Selling Nitrogen can Pump up Profits
For the past five or so years, suppliers of nitrogen-inflation equipment have made serious claims. Compared to moisture- and dirt-laden compressed air, nitrogen – a dry, inert gas – runs cooler, does not permeate through rubber as quickly and does not cause rust to develop on steel cords, expensive wheels or tire pressure monitoring sensors. The result is better fuel economy, more consistent inflation pressure, longer tire life and increased safety, advocates say.
Tech Tip: How Engine Oil Becomes Engine Sludge
Fresh engine oil is a clear, free-flowing liquid blend of base stock and additives that contains no fuel, water, coolant, dirt or other contaminants. In engines that have failed prematurely, the oil has very often been transformed into a high viscosity deposit of brown or black goo, commonly referred to as "sludge."