When to Use Heated Desiccant Air Dryers and the Types of Dryers
In this Glaston blog, we go into the specifics of industrial air dryers and explore their various types and functionalities. In today’s discussion, we will focus specifically on heated desiccant air dryers, which are an essential component in numerous industries where moisture control is paramount. Whether you are involved in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing or […]
Read MoreWhy generate your own nitrogen?
Why are companies using Nitrogen Generators? Due to the diversity and cost effectiveness, nitrogen is becoming increasingly popular in a broad spectrum of industry & research laboratories. Nitrogen can be used in a range of applications such as creating inert atmosphere, as a carrier gas, blanketing, purging, packing, filling, and plastic molding. It is also […]
Read MoreWhat is air compressor condensate and why treat it?
When working with compressed air systems, it’s crucial to understand what air compressor condensate is and why it matters, especially when it comes to the causes of contamination in compressors. At Glaston, we have explored this. Continue reading to find out what air compressor condensate is, why you should care about it, and why treating […]
Read MoreWhich type of Nitrogen Generator is suitable for you?
Dependent on purity, flow rate and a number of other considerations there are many options to supply nitrogen. The indicative optimal supply options are shown below. Consultation with Glaston Compressors will result in the preferred solution for your specific on-site nitrogen generator supply needs.
Read MoreF-Gas Certification in the Compressed Air Industry
Glaston Compressors is helping its clients comply with the EU F-Gas Regulations, ensuring that their refrigerated air dryers and process water chillers are properly monitored and maintained by F Gas certified engineers. All of our engineering field services refrigerant team are fully qualified and certified by F-Gas for the Safe Handling of Refrigerants. F-Gas Certification […]
Read MoreEnergy Savings by Optimising Pipework
Millions on pounds are needlessly wasted per annum due to aging or poorly maintained air distributions systems which allow valuable energy to escape unused. Unfortunately resolving these issues can be costly and may involve a lot of hard work, but as they say, the more you put in the more you will get out! Energy […]
Read MoreBreathing Air – Be Warned
BE WARNED – Just because compressors pull in ambient air doesn’t make it suitable for breathing air applications! Air being used for breathing is required to be of a certain quality which was covered by BS4275 and now by BS EN12021. It is normal for the compressed air, that is to be used for breathing […]
Read MoreOil Free Compressors Generating Oil Contaminated Air
Following on from and earlier blog dated 16th November with reference to the fact the oil free air can be generated via both oil flooded and oil free air, the important part of the system being the filtration, Beko Technologies have independently proven my point..
Read MoreWhy Do We Need to Dry Compressed Air?
When air cools down, as happens following a compressors compression process, water vapour precipitates as condensate. (this is from the water that is naturally contained in the atmosphere in the air we breath. The humidity of the air reflects the ability of the air to hold moisture the higher the humidity to more water that […]
Read MoreWhy Buy Air Compressors?
Compressed Air is widely known as the 4th utility alongside Gas, Electricity and Water supplying all factories and production process. Compressed Air is so common approximately 20% to 30 % of all electricity used in industry is powering air compressors.
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