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Pro Compressor Distributor Highlight

DISTRIBUTOR HIGHTLIGHT- PRO COMPRESSOR Pro Compressor, Allentown, Pennsylvania has been in business since 1994. Bob Dietrick owns the successful independent compressor house and has built his loyal customer base by providing exceptional service at competitive prices. Pro Compressor as been an FS-Curtis distributor serving the Leigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania since they opened for […]

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¿Cuándo debo realizar el mantenimiento de mi compresor de aire rotativo inundado en aceite?

Cada fabricante de compresores de aire de tornillo rotativo proporciona un manual del operador con pautas específicas para el mantenimiento preventivo. Proteger su inversión en un nuevo compresor comienza siguiendo estos procedimientos, tal como se describe en el manual. Si bien algunos diseños de compresores pueden requerir pasos adicionales, esta guía inicial ofrece un punto de partida sólido para garantizar que su equipo se mantenga […]

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Air Receiver Sizing

When specifying a compressed air system for optimum operation and energy efficiency, proper selection of the compressed air receiver tank(s) is one of the most critical decisions one can make. There are several different “rules of thumb” and formulas that will assist you, but finding straightforward guidance that says “use this size air receiver” is […]

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Investing In a Variable Speed Drive

A Variable Speed Drive compressor sounds like a smart idea, but is it really? Let’s address the rotary compressor question that auto care facilities ask us on a regular basis: Should I spend the extra money to put an energy-saving Variable Speed Drive (aka: Variable Frequency Drive) rotary screw compressor in my facility? The short answer […]

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This Compressor is a BEAST! – CA Series 7.5 80 gal vertical

WOW! Look at this customer testimonial on our CA Series 7.5HP Vertical Unit!  Installed in 2002 and still going strong!  Now that’s trusted, dependable and reliable!  See the full review here! CA Series compressors aren’t just built to handle harsh environments – they’re also available in a wide range of configurations to meet your exact […]

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KEEP YOUR AIR DRY THIS SUMMER!

Keep your compressed air dry this summer with the RN Series Non-Cycling Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers! We offer three options of refrigerated dryers to keep your air dry: RNP (10-500SCFM)  Non-Cycling Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers For a stable dew point at a great value, the compact RNP dryer is an outstanding choice. RNE (100-3000SCFM)  Non-Cycling […]

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The Evolution Continues with the New NxV 18-37kW!

On our path to becoming the most trusted and dependable compressed air equipment provider in North America, we at FS-Curtis have just taken another major step forward. FS-Curtis is proud to announce the newest addition to our Nx Rotary Screw Air Compressor Series. The Nx18-37 kW (25-50 hp), is now available in Variable Speed Drive! […]

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In the Market for a Two-Stage Air Compressor?

 Here’s What You Need to Know If you’ve been in an auto body shop recently you may have heard the not-so-inconspicuous hum and rattle of an air compressor. More than likely what you heard was a two-stage air compressor, but why not a single-stage air compressor? Generally, single-stage units are for less demanding operations like […]

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Food Plants Losing Profits From Inefficient Compressed Air

How One Food Processing Plant Saved $150.000 Annually The majority of processing food plants use air compressors for various operations, including cylinder activation, cleanup operations, hoists, agitator drives, pump drives, enclosure cooling, dewatering and de-ionizing. But too often these daily operations are typically ignored as a source of waste. According to the Advanced Manufacturing Office in […]

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Choosing The Right Oil For Your Air Compressor

How do you choose the right oil for your air compressor? Question: Would you dump lawnmower oil into your car’s engine? Probably not. Your neighbor’s, maybe, but not your precious heap of a jalopy. The same strategy holds true for your air compressor. Just like automobile oil, there are many different grades of air compressor […]

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