My love affair with compressed air started a number of years ago when I got an entry level oil-less air compressor for Christmas. Looking like a bloated red fire hydrant lying on its side, it made a ...

After receiving a litany of abuse from fellow hot rodders and mechanics about my lack of pneumatic capabilities in my shop in the past, I decided once and for all that it was time to get real and set ...

It's kind of ironic that while air tools and equipment can and will make jobs much easier in the garage/workshop, they can also cause major headaches if they are not used and maintained properly. I'll ...

The chemical manufacturing sector faces unique challenges when it comes to compressed air management. Production processes ...

A bladeless turbine design converts the static electricity naturally generated by dust particles in compressed air into usable power while neutralizing the hazardous charges.

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

Founded in 1947, Metlon Corp. (Cranston, RI) provides high-precision slitting capabilities for a wide range of materials including plastic films, papers, metal foils, impregnated fabrics, and ...

The growth of renewable power generation is experiencing a remarkable surge worldwide. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), it is projected that by 2050, the share of wind ...

Rotair has rebranded its portable air compressor line in North America as EGLi Compressors USA. Beginning in December 2022, the “Rotair” branded portable compressors will only feature the ELGi logo ...

ELGi has designed the new vacuum pump assembly line in line with its TQM philosophy. The facility enables end-to-end control ...