12,000 Horsepower
This is what a 12,000 hp system looks like! This is the installation of six 2,000 hp Sullair centrifugal compressors at a manufacturing facility in Modesto, California
Growing up, my parents instilled one major lesson into my mind: “The only bad question is one you didn’t ask.” While they were referring to my struggles with multiplication and division, I think they would say a similar mindset applies to installing and maintaining an air compressor. Compressed air is considered by many to be the fourth utility, and with its importance comes many questions. From deciding on which air compressor to install, to proper care, to handling the seasons, there are a lot of factors to consider.
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This is what a 12,000 hp system looks like! This is the installation of six 2,000 hp Sullair centrifugal compressors at a manufacturing facility in Modesto, California
Curly’s Inc., a Burns Harbor, Ind. shop specializing in custom paint and motorcycle builds, depends on its Sullair ShopTek® compressor day in and day out. Sullair air power helps Curly and his team crank out the awesome customizations for which they're known.
Growing up, my parents instilled one major lesson into my mind: “The only bad question is one you didn’t ask.” While they were referring to my struggles with multiplication and division, I think they would say a similar mindset applies to installing and maintaining an air compressor. Compressed air is considered by many to be the fourth utility, and with its importance comes many questions. From deciding on which air compressor to install, to proper care, to handling the seasons, there are a lot of factors to consider.
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When it comes to rotary screw air compressors, it is important to follow the prescribed service and maintenance program. A maintenance program is one of the most critical components of system management, since so many machines and functions within industrial facilities rely on compressed air. This helps ensure a smooth-running operation and helps prevent interruptions and unexpected downtime.
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As many great things do, it all started from a casual conversation. One that sparked a new opportunity and a “win-win-win” for multiple players in the rental industry. Some operations — oil and gas exploration, drilling, water blowouts — require powerful, large-scale air compressors. Demand for these types of compressors at rental houses is not always constant, however, making investing in these large capacity air compressors expensive.
Compressed air is vital in the day-to-day operatio...
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