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Compressed Air Dryers: Your Guide
Over the next series of blogs, we will discuss the different types of Compressed Air Dryers and how they work. In lots of different industrial settings, dry compressed air is essential. In these instances, compressed air dryers are used to make sure the end-product is moisture-free. The importance... read more »
Do you need a Backup Air Compressor?
It might not seem to be common sense that reducing total operating costs and increasing the overall reliability of your compressor system could require adding more machinery. If you only have one compressor and that compressor must undergo routine maintenance or you have a breakdown and... read more »
Reducing Pressure Drops in Your System
Pressure drops reduce the performance of your compressed air system and cost you money! There can be many reasons, for example a small leak in your pipework that gets worse over time. They may be tough to spot right away, but eventually you’ll notice a... read more »
Did you know Air4u can carry out a Breathing Air Quality Test?
This week, AIR4U staff participated in Breathing Air Quality Test training, where they have learnt or done a refresher, on how to conduct Breathing Air Tests and produce reports. This is a great service that we can offer our customers. Unlike some of our competitors,... read more »
AIR4U are delighted to welcome the addition of Jamie Fear to our team
Jamie joins us as Branch Manager having left Southern Air Systems Ltd, where he spent 23 years, along with their team building Southern Air Systems into a well-known service provider. Jamie started his compressed air career as a service engineer in 1999 and was promoted... read more »
What is an Air Compressor Oil Separator?
An Oil Separator does exactly what its name tells you… it’s a filter within an air compressor system that separates oil from the compressed air to protect systems components and your equipment at the end of the line. Lubricated rotary air compressors mix oil with... read more »
Oil and Oil Filters
Protect your compressor, with the right air compressor oil filter, and save money on expensive repairs. What does an air compressor oil filter do? They filter the oil to remove any dirt and dust. In other words: they protect your compressor from damage by contaminants.... read more »
Why you should change the air filter on your compressor?
You should change the air filter on your compressor if your air compressor is running hot, consuming excess power or the output pressure is down. The first thing you should do is check for leaks in your airline. If everything looks good on the... read more »
Welcome to our new apprentice!
We can confirm that we are no longer looking for an apprentice to join us. Our new Apprentice, Flynn, started with us on Monday 5th September. He will be doing a 3 year BCAS (British Compressed Air Society) ‘Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT) Apprenticeship’... read more »
Are you paying too much?
Are you paying too much? Here are some tips to help you reduce your running costs by making your compressor installation more energy efficient. Eliminate air leaks. Probably the biggest source of wasted energy in new and old compressed air systems is air leaks. Often, they occur... read more »
