Many classes of automated equipment require clean compressed air, from paint mixing systems to railcar air brakes, from gas generators to dental compressors to CNG vehicles. Van Air Systems produces F200 series filters to meet the compressed air filtration needs of original equipment manufacturers. F200 filters are cast, machined, coated,…
Compressed air is a vital utility in most manufacturing and industrial environments. Many plants simply cannot produce and operate without a reliable source of clean, dry compressed air. Air system outages are an unfortunate fact of life. Some outages are for planned maintenance and can be carefully choreographed. Others happen…
When a new pipeline is constructed it needs to be hydrostatically pressured tested – hydro testing for short – to ensure there are no leaks in weld seams. This involves pressurizing a segment of the new pipeline with water. After successful hydro testing, the pipeline needs to be “de-watered”. This…
Commercial blasting and painting contractors need the right equipment to complete job on-time, on budget. Sometimes it makes financial sense for the contractor to purchase the equipment needed for a job, and other times it makes more sense to rent the equipment. The Blast Pak from Van Air Systems is…
Oil and natural gas drillers, producers, and processors often rely on raw untreated natural gas to generate heat, steam, and power at remote operating sites. This fuel gas can contain a variety of impurities, including liquid water, water vapor, liquid hydrocarbons, compressor lubricants, glycol, paraffin, solid particulates, and aerosol mists….