106 articles on compressed air systems from the people who install and service the equipment.
Florida humidity is not just a comfort problem. In an automotive parts plant, humidity gets pulled into the compressed air system every time the compressor takes in ambient…
Compressed air works quietly in Georgia automotive plants, but it is not a minor utility. It powers pneumatic tools, clamps, actuators, valves, controls, production-line…
Compressed air is one of the quiet workhorses inside pulp and paper operations. It supports pneumatic controls, instrumentation, actuators, valves, air knives, automation…
For manufacturers across Georgia and Florida, paint and finishing are often among the final steps before a product reaches the customer. Whether the facility is producing…
In wineries and breweries, product quality depends on much more than fermentation, filtration, and packaging. Clean utilities play a direct role in whether operations stay…
Compressed air is one of the most important utility systems in a chemical plant, but it is often one of the easiest to underestimate. It supports instrumentation, drives…
Compressed air is often treated as a background utility until it becomes a production problem. In reality, contaminated compressed air can affect product quality, process…
Compressed air is often treated like a background utility until something goes wrong. In chemical processing, that mindset creates unnecessary risk. Air quality, pressure…
Georgia agriculture depends on equipment that performs under pressure. From peanut processing operations to poultry and pork facilities, production targets are high, operating…
If your air compressor kicks on for a quick burst, shuts off, then fires right back up again, you’re dealing with short cycling. We see this every month across manufacturing…
Most Plants Don’t Know How Much Air They’re Losing, Until They Measure It In almost every energy or utility facility I visit, there comes a moment when someone finally asks:…
Compressed Air Is Quietly One of the Most Expensive Utilities in Your Plant If you’re running a water treatment facility, a wastewater plant, a gas utility, a fuel or chemical…
Eric Lunsford’s Perspective Recently, I sat down with Kenzie Moss for a conversation about Georgia manufacturing, my family’s history with HAE Industrial, and what we actually…
How Compressed Air Enters and Exits Your System Compressed air plays a crucial role in many industries, offering a versatile energy source for tasks like moving sugar, applying…
Why Aluminum Piping Is the Superior Choice for Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems When expanding or upgrading your compressed air or vacuum system, many companies default to…
In the realm of industrial manufacturing, profitability hinges on two key strategies: reducing production costs and increasing sales volumes. As company presidents and CFOs…
Hydrovane Compressor Problems and Solutions Understanding and Resolving Common Air Compressor Issues Like all electrical equipment, air compressors can develop faults and…
The Untapped Potential of Low-Cost Quick Wins in Industrial Compressed Air Efficiency Industrial processes heavily rely on compressed air systems, and optimizing their…
Maximizing Energy Efficiency in Gardner Denver Compressors The most expensive component in the total cost of compressed air is energy. In fact, over the lifespan of a typical…
Hydrovane Compressor: One Solution, All You Need When it comes to selecting the right rotary vane compressor, the decision can significantly impact your operational efficiency…
Troubleshooting Guide: Key Causes of Compressed Air System Issues At HAE Industrial, we understand the critical role that compressed air systems play in industrial operations.…
In the world of industrial machinery, where precision and efficiency are paramount, ensuring the optimal performance of equipment like pumps, compressors, blowers, and vacuums…
Air Compressor Not Building Pressure? Expert Solutions by HAE Industrial Hello to all our dedicated clients and those stopping by for the first time. We're HAE Industrial, your…
Why Proper Compressor Oil Level is Crucial for Performance In the realm of industrial machinery, where precision and efficiency are paramount, maintaining the correct…
Understanding the Various Types of Air Compressors for Industrial Applications Selecting the perfect air compressor involves more than just asking for a quote. At HAE…
3 Types of Filters for Your Compressed Air System Quality of air is a pressing issue and there have been many instances where people have ordered filters not knowing what it is…
Gardner-Denver Certified Technicians We recently received a call from a customer who has several 300 horsepower Gardner-Denver ElectraSaver air compressors that are all…
Break downs happen, sometimes they are totally unavoidable. Other times breakdowns are just a matter of time – caused by a mistake made during reassembly after routine…
“In The Absence Of Information People Will Buy Based On Price.” I’ll admit that I can’t for the life of me remember who said that but I don’t believe I have the genius to think…
Buy The Right Air Compressor I don’t know why this is, but we see a lot of customers underestimate their requirements when they are purchasing an air compressor. They often…
Getting the Longest Possible Life Out of Your Air Compressor A good air compressor should only be noticed when it isn’t working. The rest of the time it hums away doing…
Too Much Water In Your Compressed Air? While the ‘too much’ point for water in a compressed air system varies according to its application, we all know the effects of that…
A few weeks ago I wrote about what a good Supply Side Compressed Air Audit should cover (Compressed Air Audit Part 1). Today I’m going to run you through what should be covered…
When To Buy Nitrogen Imagine having a raw material that is 78% pure and there is no royalty, lease or other fee associated with extracting it. Why on earth would you go and buy…
The Choice is Yours A lot of workshops and ‘less complicated’ compressed air systems owners often face a variation on which compressor option should we take? The choice is…
Cold Weather And Compressed Air With the worst of the winter weather about to arrive, I hope you’ve already done your winter preparation. If not – the sooner your compressed…
We do our share of compressed air audits for clients. One phenomena that baffles us and our clients more often than we’d like is when our audit team’s list of “low cost quick…
Compressed Air System Design There are really only two ways to make a profit in business. Reduce your costs of production or Sell more of your products. The president of…
5 Types Of Desiccant Dryers Contamination of products, disrupted manufacturing processes… physical erosion of your compressed air system. Any of these can reduce the…
Understanding CFM vs. SCFM: Unpacking the Differences When it comes to compressed air systems, a common question we at HAE Industrial often face is the difference between Cubic…
Time to Implement Compressed Air System Measurement Up until very recently there have been two very good reasons why compressed air systems weren’t monitored beyond temperature…
Eric was interviewed by Charli Matthews on the Empowering Industry Podcast. The podcast is the hub for pumps and related industry insight and has been for the past 9 years.…
Optimizing Your Compressed Air System It’s interesting to me that a lot of compressed air systems are allowed to grow organically. Pumping systems are precisely…
I know that we’ve been hearing a lot about oil free air compressors of late. Some of you might be wondering about the hype. I believe they are worth the hype and they can…
Compressed air has become a vital utility in the day-to-day operations of most companies. Businesses are well aware of the need for compressors, but there is…
Rotary Screw Compressors by HAE Industrial Whatever industrial sector you work in, rotary screw compressors are an important part of your daily routine. Compressed air has…
Compressor Problems and Solutions Like all electrical equipment, air compressors can develop faults and problems. It’s all too tempting to throw your existing equipment away or…
When it comes to chemical, petrochemical, gas and other industrial processes, reciprocating compressors play a chief role. These compressors are the most widely used and…
HAE Industrial Acquires Florida Air Technologies 84-Year-Old Compressed Air Company Grows to Help Local Customers FOREST PARK, GA, January 9, 2020 – HAE Industrial,…
84-Year-Old Compressed Air Company To Provide Faster Repair Services FOREST PARK, GA, March 27, 2020 – HAE Industrial, haeindustrial.com, announced today that they are joining…
Prepping your Air Compressor for Cold Weather Eric Lunsford, President and CEO of HAE Industrial, talks about preparing your air compressor for cold weather: Imagine…
Prepping your Air Compressor for Cold Weather Eric Lunsford, President and CEO of HAE Industrial, talks about preparing your air compressor for cold weather: Imagine that…
84-Year-Old Compressed Air Company To Provide Faster Repair Services FOREST PARK, GA, March 27, 2020 – HAE Industrial, www.pyebarker.com, announced today that they are joining…
When it comes to chemical, petrochemical, gas and other industrial processes, reciprocating compressors play a chief role. These compressors are the most widely used and…
Compressor Problems and Solutions Like all electrical equipment, air compressors can develop faults and problems. It’s all too tempting to throw your existing equipment away or…
Whatever industrial sector you work in, rotary screw compressors are an important part of your daily routine. Compressed air has become the fourth utility and is just as vital…
Rotary Screw Compressors by HAE Industrial Whatever industrial sector you work in, rotary screw compressors are an important part of your daily routine. Compressed air has…
Compressed air has become a vital utility in the day-to-day operations of most companies. Businesses are well aware of the need for compressors, but there is considerable…
I know that we’ve been hearing a lot about oil free air compressors of late. Some of you might be wondering about the hype. I believe they are worth the hype and they can…
Causes Of Trouble in Compressed Air Systems “There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.” Henry David Thoreau This quote is often…
Optimizing Your Compressed Air System It’s interesting to me that a lot of compressed air systems are allowed to grow organically. Pumping systems are precisely engineered.…
Time to Implement Compressed Air System Measurement Up until very recently there have been two very good reasons why compressed air systems weren’t monitored beyond temperature…
When you’ve grown up around air compressors – literally in my case, it means that the jargon is second nature. However I know I often forget this when speaking to clients and…
Why Do Compressed Air Systems Need Drying Manufacturing and processing has seen a boom in compressed air usage over the last decade or so. Devices and controls have become more…
5 Types Of Desiccant Dryers Contamination of products, disrupted manufacturing processes… physical erosion of your compressed air system. Any of these can reduce the…
Compressed Air System Design There are really only two ways to make a profit in business. Reduce your costs of production or Sell more of your products. The president of…
We do our share of compressed air audits for clients. One phenomena that baffles us and our clients more often than we’d like is when our audit team’s list of “low cost quick…
Cold Weather And Compressed Air With the worst of the winter weather about to arrive, I hope you’ve already done your winter preparation. If not – the sooner your compressed…
The Choice is Yours A lot of workshops and ‘less complicated’ compressed air systems owners often face a variation on which compressor option should we take? The choice…
When To Buy Nitrogen Imagine having a raw material that is 78% pure and there is no royalty, lease or other fee associated with extracting it. Why on earth would you go and buy…
A few weeks ago I wrote about what a good Supply Side Compressed Air Audit should cover (Compressed Air Audit Part 1). Today I’m going to run you through what should be covered…
Not All Compressed Air Audits Are Created Equally Most plant and operations managers realize that compressed air systems often represent major sources of waste in their…
Too Much Water In Your Compressed Air? While the ‘too much’ point for water in a compressed air system varies according to its application, we all know the effects of that…
3 Tips To Save Energy & Money When we talk about saving energy we are really talking about saving money – that power isn’t free now is it? Up to 70% of the total cost of…
Breakthrough Air Compressor Technology There has been a radical shift in air compressor technology over the last few years. A lot of the drawbacks of the previous generation of…
If you are looking to replace or install an Oil Free Air Compressor, there are several critical factors that need to be assessed when you are evaluating each model. Not sure if…
Save Money and Improve Your Air Compressor’s System Some of our clients keep their compressed air systems in pristine condition. Others would be horrified if they shut down…
Getting the Longest Possible Life Out of Your Air Compressor A good air compressor should only be noticed when it isn’t working. The rest of the time it hums away doing…
Buy The Right Air Compressor I don’t know why this is, but we see a lot of customers underestimate their requirements when they are purchasing an air compressor. They often…
“In The Absence Of Information People Will Buy Based On Price.” I’ll admit that I can’t for the life of me remember who said that but I don’t believe I have the genius to think…
Break downs happen, sometimes they are totally unavoidable. Other times breakdowns are just a matter of time – caused by a mistake made during reassembly after routine…
How it Get In & How We Get it Out Compressed air is a simple tool but with complex issues. Air can be compressed and used to make jobs easier by moving product such as…
Gardner-Denver Certified Technicians: Resolving Air Compressor Challenges In the realm of industrial machinery, precision and expertise are paramount, especially when it comes…
3 Types of Filters for Your Compressed Air System Air quality is paramount in industrial operations, particularly when it comes to compressed air systems. Just as vehicles…
If you are not using the correct oil in your air compressor you can significantly damage your compressor parts leading to costly repairs and down time. To reduce the risk of a…
The Role of Your Compressor Most of us know how important location is in retail business. Although location when it comes to support equipment is just as crucial if not more…
Drive method is probably the simplest method of differentiating compressors. The compressor, whether reciprocating or rotary, can be v-belt driven, direct coupled, or either of…
Types of Compressors & Lubrication Methods Compressor types can also be defined by lubrication, i.e. whether lubricated or non-lubricated. Non-lubricated compressors are…
Different Types of Air Compressors: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Needs At HAE Industrial, we know air compressors inside and out. As a trusted industrial equipment…
The Proper Oil Level for Your Compressor Maintaining correct oil level is the most important and easily varying maintenance problem and or question. So many times oil level can…
How is your air quality coming out of that line? When it comes to your compressed air tools, it is important that you maintain clean and dry air in order to ensure optimum…
Buyer Beware: Sometimes budget or desperation will lead a customer to purchase used equipment. However you need to remember that even while well maintained and documented…
Inlet Cubic Feet per Minute CFM or Cubic Feet Per Minute of air flow is a term that is often confusing in compressed air systems. It is also seen as SCFM, ACFM, and ICFM. So…
Save Money by Preventing Leaks in Your Compressed Air System Many customers have to submit for corporate / management budgetary pricing for new or replacement compressed air…
Schedule Your Compressor Oil Change with HAE Industrial As a young boy when I would spend time with my Granddaddy, who was an auto mechanic, he would always tell me, “Son, when…
Compressor Pressure Transducer A lot of control boards, pressure transducers and separators get changed out because the pressure readings are not correct. It is important that…
Do I need an air tank? In most circumstances, yes, you do. Compressed air receivers are storage tanks that provide several benefits for your compressed air system. Air…
Desiccant Air Dryers Purge air flow on an uncontrolled desiccant dryer is based on the nameplate rating, not the amount of compressed air flowing through the dryer. The purge…
Upgrade your Compressed Air or Vacuum Piping Many customers when adding compressed air equipment or expanding production process with new compressed air system tend to work…
Understanding CFM and Air Compressor Blowers for Optimal Industrial Performance What is a CFM, and Why Does it Matter for Your Compressed Air System? At HAE Industrial, we know…
Maybe you need really, really dry air. Maybe that air is even dryer than -40⁰ F dew point achieved with a typical regenerative desiccant dryer. Maybe you need a -100⁰ F dew…
Gardner Denver Certified Technicians I have run across occasions where the use of our certified Gardner-Denver technicians has saved the customer a lot of money and time. A…
Some Things to Consider... Many customers because of a lack of plant floor space or due to safety (noise / heat related) requirements install their compressed air stations…
Quick-Lock Tubing for your Compressor Lines You’ve set up your dream shop for woodworking or mechanical work. Or you’re expanding into an automated production of a start-up…
The Many Ways to Dry your Air We frequently receive calls for an air dryer. When pressed for specifics, the customer often has no idea how dry he needs the air to be. He may…
Extend Air Compressor Life Long life is no accident. It is a result of healthy life practices and good care. The same rule applies to life of an air compressor. Good care and…
Tell us what the process needs to deliver, what has changed and where performance is falling short. HAE Industrial can help evaluate the application and determine the next practical step.
