Blog
The AIRSTAHL blog
Practical advice on compressed air: choosing, sizing, installing and maintaining.
Bar and pressure - how to calculate the pressure you need
Too little pressure and your tools lose power. Too much and you pay for electricity for nothing. Here is the method to get it right.
Piston compressor vs screw compressor - what really sets them apart
Two technologies, two ways of producing compressed air. What happens inside explains everything else.
Compressed air leaks - how to detect and repair them
A leaking network makes the compressor run for nothing, even at night. Simple methods to find leaks and eliminate them.
Which oil for a piston or screw compressor?
Piston and screw compressors do not use the same oil. What matters when choosing, and what you should never do.
Where to install your compressor? Choosing and fitting out the compressor room
A good compressor badly installed overheats, wears out and makes noise. The rules for giving it the right location.
When should you service a piston compressor?
A piston compressor asks for little, but regularly. What to do every day, every week, every month and every year.
When should you service a screw compressor?
A screw compressor's maintenance schedule is read on its hour meter. What to do every day, every week and at every service.
Which air dryer should you choose for your compressor?
Water is the number one enemy of compressed air. Refrigerated, desiccant or membrane - the right dryer depends on your application.
A project, a question?
Fast response, free quote, advice on the right model.