What Does ISO 8573-1 Class 0 Actually Mean?
Short answer: Class 1 for oil allows a maximum total oil content of 0.01 mg/m³. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. If you work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food […]
What Industry Experts Don’t Want You to Know?
Short answer: Every 1 bar reduction in system pressure reduces energy consumption by 7-10% for screw air compressors. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. After two decades in industrial […]
Will your current air filtration system actually pass an ISO 8573-1 audit?
Short answer: Third-party test reports from within the past 12 months (or per your quality system requirements). Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. Will your current air filtration […]
How do you Choose the Best Refrigerated Air Dryer for Your Facility?
Short answer: Selecting the right refrigerated air dryer reduces energy costs, protects downstream equipment, and maintains consistent air quality for your processes. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. […]
VSD vs Fixed-Speed Screw Compressors: Which Is Better For Your Factory’s Energy Costs?
Short answer: Replace that unit with a properly sized PMV energy-efficient air compressor, and actual power consumption drops to match real demand: roughly 45 kW during average operation, with proportional reductions during lighter periods. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 […]
7 Mistakes You’re Making with Industrial Air Compression?
Short answer: Yet many facilities run at 120-150 PSI when their applications only require 90-100 PSI. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. Industrial air compression systems are the backbone […]
10 Reasons Your Compressed Air Pressure Isn’t Stable?
Short answer: Pressure drop calculations and piping guidelines align with Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) recommendations. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. Inconsistent compressed air pressure costs your […]
10 Reasons Your Compressed Air System Is Bleeding Money?
Short answer: A system running 20 PSI above actual requirements wastes roughly 10% of total energy input. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. Compressed air is often called the […]
Are you making these common mistakes?
Short answer: Many plants operate with 10 to 20 PSI more than they actually need. Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. Are You Making These Common Compressed Air Leak […]
What Should a Global Compressor Buyer Check in 2026?
Short answer: Most Chinese compressor exports ship FOB (Free on Board) or CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight). Written by Penny Winston, Blog Writer, AirSpace Machinery Co., Ltd. — a 4,000 m² compressor manufacturing facility in Shanghai, ISO 9001:2015 certified and CE marked. Reviewed by Richard Moore, Field Technical Manager. Importing industrial air compressors from China is […]