The industry changed when the price of single-tool compressors became comparable to the price of two-tool compressors. From that point on, the industry shifted to a 185-CFM compressor. Long ago, in a ...

Months ahead of a scheduled entry into service, CFM International is incorporating a durability upgrade for the family of Leap engines selected to power Airbus, Boeing and Comac narrowbodies. The ...

The M250E/M255E Kaeser skid-mounted air compressors provide 565 to 990 cfm with pressures ranging from 87 to 200 psig. The Mobilair electric compressors are designed for outdoor operation without ...

Several high-pressure compressor stalls involving CFM International Leap-1A turbofans have prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to propose new maintenance requirements for the engines. Several ...

Achieving optimum efficiency from an air compressor requires properly sizing it to the application. This calls for at least a basic understanding of the variables involved. “There are two variances ...

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 ...

Portable air compressors power a variety of air tools, including inflators for tires, finish nailers for carpentry projects, and impact wrenches for auto work. Unlike full-size air compressors, these ...

Picking the right air compressor isn’t just about horsepower — it’s about matching airflow, pressure, and application needs to ensure efficiency and reliability. From understanding CFM and PSI to ...

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