In this video, we explore upgrades to enhance the usability and safety of your shop air compressor. The project includes ...

Compressed air is so commonly used in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings that it is often incorrectly assumed to be less potentially dangerous than it actually is. In fact, there are ...

Portable air compressors are a common power source on construction sites. Whether they in constant or intermittent duty, they are mission critical to getting the job done, so it pays to know how to ...

Compressed air safety is a concern within manufacturing, mining and processing environments. Learn about the dangers that can come from high pressure and noise exposure. Improper use of compressed air ...

At the heart of a commercial vehicle’s air brake system is its air compressor, which pressurizes air in the primary and secondary tanks to provide power for the air brakes and other pneumatic systems.

Why is compressed air safety a concern? Are there regulations that govern the use of compressed air? How can engineers effectively limit pressure and noise? How do engineered air nozzles work?

Oversizing an air compressor can result in tool damage, while undersizing the compressor can lead to poor tool performance. Thus, when selecting a compressor to meet your specific jobsite needs, it's ...

Cal/OSHA cited Sierra Pacific Industries $108,300 regarding workplace safety and health violations. This comes after an employee was fatally injured when a pipeline on an air compressor exploded in ...

My love affair with compressed air started a number of years ago when I got an entry level oil-less air compressor for Christmas. Looking like a bloated red fire hydrant lying on its side, it made a ...