One of the most common repairs required on boilers is the replacement of the water column sight glass. This is an easy repair that MUST BE DONE WITH THE BOILER COLD. When changing the sight glass, be sure to use new parts and a length of glass that exactly matches the specifications for the water …
We all know how rising energy and supply costs continue to gnaw away at the bottom line. Controlling these costs has never been more vital to a successful operation. Yet, many maintain the same outmoded attitude towards waste as when solvent, filter cartridges, natural gas, etc., cost a fraction of what they do today. Leaking …
Last month I covered the correct piping for compressed air systems. This month I’ll be talking about other components in the compressed air system that remove water from the air stream. First, a quick note about air and temperature: the hotter the air, the more water vapor it can hold. As the air cools, this …
Header and Drop Installations In my lengthy career troubleshooting and maintaining dry cleaning and laundry equipment, by far, the most significant cause of machine failure has been the condition of the compressed air reaching the machinery. Valves and regulators directing the flow of compressed air are wonders of modern manufacturing technology, with close tolerances requiring …
Last month I discussed the essential components of a reciprocating compressor; motor, pump, and receiver (tank), which you’ll find on every machine in this family of compressor. This month I’ll be explaining the function of other components that, when combined, make up a complete air compressor. In review, the electric motor is connected to the …
The compressed air powering your equipment has many essential properties. Pay attention to these properties, and you’ll be rewarded with smooth, trouble-free performance of the air compressor itself as well as the productive machinery being powered by the compressed air. Ignore them, and you’ll be leaving yourself open to lost production time, higher utility costs, …