Oil-lubricated air compressor vs. oil-free compressor – which is better?
There are some environments where air purity is critical, and any oil contamination within the air can cause the final product to spoil or damage the production equipment in use. Usually specified with safety in mind, oil-free compressors offer a safe solution for either manufacturing personnel or the end user where air purity is critical. […]
Read MoreWhy is compressed air vital to a number of manufacturing applications?
Compressed air is used widely in manufacturing settings, from providing energy to tools through pneumatic power, through to operating air cylinders within automated applications, as well as being used widely for operations in heavy transportation vehicles.
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What are the benefits of using an air compressor dryer?
One of the most common uses for nitrogen generators is in the food and drink industry, where the nitrogen helps to preserve food within packaging through the provision of a protective atmosphere.
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How does compressed air filtration benefit the food industry?
The food industry has strict regulations and laws in place to protect the consumer. These cover processing plants at all stages of food production: preparation, processing, manufacturing and packaging. Air compressors are a critical piece of equipment often found in all these processes. They’re also often missed in hazard analysis as a critical control point […]
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Ask the Experts: Why choose a Nitrogen Generator for your application?
Nitrogen generators are a more cost-effective option than liquid nitrogen filled cylinders, and are easier to manage and maintain; they are the preferred choice for most businesses who use nitrogen within their processing and packing divisions. We take a look at how nitrogen generators work and why nitrogen generator installation is such a popular option. […]
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Crisis Management from Glaston – Responding to Nitrogen Generator breakdowns
For many businesses, nitrogen generators fulfil a critical function. In some cases, this is because nitrogen is part of a safety feature, used in the prevention of fire or enabling the safe storage of volatile chemicals. In other cases, it is the business which is critical, and the nitrogen generators are a part of providing […]
Read More Glaston are Safe Contractor Approved
We have always prided ourselves on our safe working practices, in meeting extremely high standards of Health and Safety and in being a trusted contractor to our customers. Now we have the accreditations to support our ethos. Glaston is now Safe Contractor Approved and SafeContractor PQQ certified. This means that we have been judged by […]
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Glaston supports coating company to solve pressure drop problem
Glaston Compressor Services received an enquiry from a leading protective coating manufacturer who expressed concerns with their existing compressed air system. The system in their state-of-the-art production facility involved multiple compressors and they presumed they had reached the peak of their compressed air availability. Glaston supported by switching to oversized filters and increased pipe sizes, […]
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Small but Mighty! What are the different industrial applications of a portable air compressor
An air compressor is used to convert power from an electric, diesel or petrol motor into potential energy that is stored as pressurized air in a cylinder. The air can then be released in a controlled manner to power equipment. The ability to power tools via a diesel engine enables portable air compressors to be […]
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Protect your cash flow by hiring an air compressor from Glaston
Air compressors are critical pieces of equipment within many manufacturing and processing environments. The initial outlay of purchasing an air compressor can be seen as prohibitive, in spite of the gains from having efficient, properly maintained equipment that uses the latest technology best matched to the business needs. We pride ourselves on delivering only top-quality […]
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