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Keeping Your Reciprocating Air Compressor Working at its Peak

Here are a few guidelines on how to keep your reciprocating air compressor working optimally. No matter what brand of oil-lubricated reciprocating compressor you own, doing the following three things on a regular basis will extend its working life helping to ensure a trustworthy tool for years to come: Change lubricant quarterly Purge water from […]

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FS-Curtis and the Fabricated Metals Industry

Compressed Air is an integral part of the Fabricated Metals Industry. Premier Tool Grinding manufacturer of carbide cutting tools uses our NxB22 along with our RNE Dryer and CF Filtration system. See how we assist companies like Premier Tool in the Fabricated Metals Industry. Many processes and applications continue to use inefficient devices to deliver […]

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Pros and Cons of Individual Compressor Controls

Previously we discussed The 6 Types of Basic Individual Compressor Controls to learn about the differences, but how do you determine which controls you would want for your compressor? To help with this decision here are few pros and cons of the basic air compressor controls: Start/Stops Pros Simple control using only a pressure switch […]

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See Behind The Scenes of the ColdWater Kid

FS-Curtis and Arizona Air Compressor are proud to be the sponsor of Matt Ludlow aka Coldwater Kid. Check out some behind the scenes footage of the Coldwater Kid and the whole Top Fuel Race Team. The Coldwater Kid Top Fuel team is heading into their seventh season of competition in sand drag racing. The Family […]

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The 6 Types of Basic Individual Compressor Controls

Compressor controls are designed to match compressor delivery with compressed air demand, by maintaining the compressor discharge pressure within a highly specified range. This discharge pressure should be set as low as possible to minimize the energy usage. Compressor systems are typically composed of multiple compressors delivering air to a common plant air header. The […]

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4 Ways to Get Efficient Rotary Air for the Summer

With high summer temperatures here we recommend you make sure your rotary compressor is prepared for the hot climate. For a little guidance we have 4 tips to keep your rotary compression at peak performance during the summer. Lubricant and Coolant Levels Is your lubricant and coolant low? Is it due for a fluid and filters […]

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10 Steps to Saving Compressed Air Operating Costs

The first step to reduce compressed air energy costs is to measure and monitor your compressed air system’s energy consumption, flow rates and operating air pressure. Your FS-Curtis Distributor can help you with your understanding of your compressed air system through an assessment or audit of your system. The FS-Curtis distributor will provide you with […]

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How to Reduce the Cost of Operating My Compressed Air?

This is a question that a business owner should ask…   What can I do to reduce the cost of operating my Compressed Air System? For years now, the whole industrial world has been listening to the experts that want to help you reduce your electric bill by selling you a more energy lighting system, heating […]

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Back-to-Back Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year

Fs-Curtis has won Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year for the 2nd year in a row! The NxD45-90kW won over other compressor manufacturers. This award is noteworthy because of our customers and people within our industry vote for the best product. We could not have done this without the hard work and dedication of our […]

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What To Consider When Purchasing a Rotary Air Compressor?

What do you consider when purchasing a rotary air compressor? Let’s say you buy a Volvo, arguably considered one of the safest cars on the road, and you drive it 70 mph into a brick wall (by the way, don’t do this, it ruins the paint job), is it the car’s fault that it may […]

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