Tips & Trivia

Did you know ...

... that compressed air generated from rotary screw compressors and proper clean air treatment is up to 10,000 times cleaner than the air we breathe?

... that air volume increases (expands) as temperature increases? (Charles' Law)

... that at saturated conditions, for every 20°F decrease in air temperature, there is a 50% reduction in the water vapor content?

... that for every 20°F increase in compressor operating temperature above 180°F, the lubricant life can be cut by 50%?

... that 94% of the heat generated by an air-cooled rotary compressor can be recovered to perform other work, such as heating the plant or heating water?

... that a $100/year leak in an air system cannot be felt or heard?
... a $400/year leak can be felt, but not heard?
... a $700/year leak can be both felt and heard?

... that Kaeser manufactures the largest single-stage rotary screw airend in the world?