Screw, vane or piston compressor: which is right for you?
Piston, screw and vane compressors all make compressed air, but they suit very different jobs. Compare them on duty cycle, noise, efficiency and maintenance.
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Breathing air from compressors: your responsibilities
If staff breathe air from your compressor, it is a life critical supply. Here is what COSHH, HSE guidance and BS EN 12021 expect, and how to stay compliant.
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What air dryer do I need for my compressor?
Every compressor makes water. This guide explains pressure dewpoint, the main types of compressed air dryer and how to choose and size the right one for your application.
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Case Study: The importance of good ductwork.
If you have a compressor, ductwork can be an essential part of your set-up. However, without engineering knowledge it can be easy to overlook the real importance of good ductwork.
Afterall, they are just pipes right?
Well, yes and no.
They are pipes, and their function is pretty simple. However, get the set-up wrong, and you are risking not only inefficiency, but also costly repairs and even a dangerous compressed air system.
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Compressed air leak detection: how to find the leaks costing you money
Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities in any factory or workshop, and a large share of it never reaches a tool. A system without an active leak…
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PSSR 2000 and your air compressor: what every site needs to know
If your site runs a compressed air system, it almost certainly falls under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, usually shortened to PSSR. They are one of the most commonly…
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How Oil-Free Air Compressors Work — And When You Actually Need One
Ask two compressed air suppliers whether you need an oil-free compressor and you may well get two different answers. The honest position is that it depends on what the air…
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Buy Cheap, Buy Twice – Why Investing In Proper Installation Matters.
In life you tend to get what you pay for. That steak and kidney pie that’s all gravy and no filling. Those shoes that broke within a couple of wears. …
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Is Your Compressor Costing You More Than It Should?
As a savvy business owner you know your business’s expenses like the back of your hand.
And whilst some costs are frustratingly fixed, some are considerably more flexible.
Now whilst some changes like energy suppliers, material costs and removing inefficient workflows come to mind quickly, what if we told you that you could be making bank by focusing on your compressed air costs?
As at J&J we want your compressor to work for you, and not the other way around. And so to help you get the most out of your machinery, we have made a handy list of our top 4 compressor efficiency tips to help you save money and energy starting from day 1.
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A full compressed air system in a storage cupboard? Yes, really.
What is the smallest place you think you could fit a fully fledged compressed air system? It is easy to think that compressed air systems need to take up hulking…
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So You Need a Compressor, Now What?
So, you’ve recently learned that you need a compressor for your new business.
And we know what you are thinking…
Where on earth do you start?
Between CFM requirements, variable demands, and how in the world the piping will work it can feel like an absolute minefield. You know it is important, you know you have to get this decision right, but you feel lost.
And this is where J&J Air Systems comes in. Here at J&J, we understand that you shouldn’t need an engineering degree to be able to feel confident and empowered in your compressed air choice for your business.
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Compressors that are out of this world. A snapshot of J&J’s work in the aerospace industry.
One of the most interesting things about compressed air is its sheer variation of use within many different industries. The tablet you took this morning was made with compressed air….
