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7 ways tech is turbocharging warehouses and factories
June 12, 2024
Searching for ways to enhance your business’s manufacturing and factory operations? Try leveraging these seven transformative digitalization strategies.
The role of lithium-ion batteries in the evolution of the mining industry
March 25, 2024
Industries worldwide are making a great effort to limit their carbon footprint and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and a key factor in this transition is the adoption of renewable energy sources. In today's technologically advanced mining industry, where portable air and power are increasingly crucial, batteries play a key role in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.
10 Total Cost of Ownership myths: Debunked
January 31, 2024
Think beyond the sticker shock! Discovering the true value in a higher purchase price for your mobile air compressor requires a shift in perspective. It's not just about the upfront cost, but rather when Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) proves to be more economical than cheaper alternatives. Here, we flip the script and debunk the most common misconceptions related to TCO, helping you make more savvy purchase decisions.
Accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future
November 24, 2023
The launch of the world’s first battery-driven portable screw compressor, the B-Air 185-12, marks a defining moment in the market’s transformation towards a low carbon future.
The journey of the electric submersible dewatering pump in mining applications
May 29, 2023
Electric submersible pumps have a solid history in mining applications. In this article, Bart Duijvelaar, Product Marketing Manager of Submersible Pumps at Atlas Copco Power and Flow, explains how the mining industry should rely on manufacturers that can provide the right solutions to meet the mining challenges.
7 things that make your compressor tough
March 16, 2023
A truly reliable compressor must be capable of operating in the harshest conditions for extended periods of time. Here are 7 indicators that your unit is tough enough to continuously tackle even the most demanding projects.
Five aspects to consider when selecting dewatering pumps for quarrying
March 2, 2023
One of the most crucial components of any quarrying application is managing water. Whether the water accumulates in the quarry from heavy rainfall, groundwater seepage, or both, it must be removed for the quarry site to continue operations. To keep everyone’s feet and equipment dry, dewatering pumps are used in quarries all around the world.
Raising the ‘bar’ with boosters
February 21, 2023
For demanding applications, take your compressor’s pressure levels to new heights and maximise productivity with high-pressure boosters.
Importance of regulating systems in a portable air compressor
January 11, 2023
Why are regulation systems so vital in a portable air compressor? And how do they differ to those suitable for a stationary machine? Guy Laps, Technology and Innovation Manager at Atlas Copco, explains.
Used compressors: a breath of fresh air
November 23, 2022
With new equipment supply tight, providing a steady source of quality reconditioned used compressors is a sound – and sustainable – alternative, says Dominic Fancini, of Atlas Copco Portable Air Division.
Challenges of water removal on construction sites
November 7, 2022
One of the most common temporary pump applications is water removal on construction sites. There are many ways to set up the equipment in a pump application, all of them have two vital elements in common. Dewatering pumps downtime can cause severe safety problems and impact the productivity of all contractors on site.
10 things you need to know about compressor pressure
September 27, 2022
Applications, regulations, treatments - there’s plenty to consider when understanding your pressure requirements.
Global heat wave ‘a wake-up call for construction’
August 9, 2022
This summer’s record temperatures, droughts and wildfires are underlining the reality of climate change. Construction equipment must switch to electric if we are to play our part in stopping the planet overheating, says Maarten Vermeiren, Product Marketing Manager Sustainability and Digitalization at Atlas Copco Portable Air.
Increase productivity in construction
April 18, 2022
Reliable power is a key factor that affects construction site operational efficiency and, therefore, productivity. Until now, the industry has relied heavily on diesel generators in the past, but Energy Storage Systems (ESS) offer some advantages that play a part in improving construction industry productivity.
WEDA submersible pumps' hydraulic design for sustained perfomance
March 10, 2022
Last year, Atlas Copco Power and Flow launched the WEDA D70, an electric submersible pump with a disruptive hydraulic design that will be progressively implemented in subsequent models. What are the main benefits brought by the innovative high-tech platform?
REMAN vs. REFURB: What's the Difference?
September 23, 2021
Suppose you are shopping for a new compressor or engine but do not want to spend the amount it costs to purchase a new machine. Remanufactured or refurbished equipment is the way to go. Both programs are fully tested before being sold or resold and come with warranties, offering you a good ROI.
WEDA D70 electric submersible pump presents Wear Deflector
August 19, 2021
We will dedicate this post to our newest technological development: Atlas Copco's Wear Deflector Technology. It first saw the light in our most recent product addition, the WEDA D70 electric submersible pump.
Hurricane Season is Here. Prepare Your Hurricane Equipment Rental Fleet!
June 8, 2021
Hurricane season is upon us, and according to experts, we better brace ourselves for a stormy one. Prepare your hurricane equipment rental with generators and dewatering pumps. Storm recovery can include the use of submersible pumps, power generators and other dewatering pumps by municipalities, homeowners and hurricane cleanup businesses.
Specific Gravity and Pump Selection
May 27, 2021
When choosing the right pump, one of those factors to consider is the Specific Gravity of the fluid you intend to move. Learn how it affects pressure and power consumption.
Finding the right pump
May 21, 2021
How do you determine the right equipment for a dewatering project? It depends on many factors: liquid type, onsite application, availability of power sources, accessibility. This article help the reader to convey the right questions when choosing a pump.
The Importance of Cooling Compressed Air
May 19, 2021
There’s a science to the safe operation of air compressors – some physics, some chemistry – and a basic understanding of that science, type of compressors and why cooling compressed air can be very important.
What is pump cavitation and how to avoid it?
May 16, 2021
Cavitation is a common problem with pumps, centrifugal pumps in particular. This condition, usually due to insufficient NPSH energy, can generate vibrations and damage the impeller.
CFM vs. PSI Air Pressure: What You Need To Know
May 3, 2021
Compressed air pressure and flow seem simple enough, right? You turn the compressor on and compressed air comes out. Well, not exactly. Quite a bit of science like thermodynamics, goes into that air compressor.
Diesel Air Compressor Controllers: Can they reduce your fuel costs?
April 28, 2021
Portable air compressor costs add up and a lot of that is fuel costs over the lifetime of the application or use on a job site. That’s because fixed or variable compressors have different technologies. A truly great air compressor digital controller is unique to that compressor; one that not only puts you in control, but also ensures that you are getting the absolute most out of your machine.
Air Compressor Safety 101
April 27, 2021
Can air be dangerous? You wouldn’t generally think of the air we breathe as presenting a potential danger. Truth is, it can be extremely dangerous; especially when discharged from a portable electric or diesel-powered air compressor.
HVO for compressors - the fuel of the future
March 30, 2021
How mobile compressors can lower their carbon footprint thanks to HVO, a fossil-free bio-fuel.
Efficient high pressure compressors: the Drillair range
November 16, 2020
The DrillAir range provides one of the highest air volumes at one of the highest air pressures available in the portable compressor industry. This also makes these new compressors one of the most energy efficient by having a very low specific fuel consumption for the air delivered.
7 questions rental companies should ask before buying a new mobile compressor
November 16, 2020
Do you run your own equipment rental company and have to decide on which compressor to take in your fleet? Or perhaps you’re often relying on rental equipment to run your own business and you want to know what to look out for. These are 7 questions will help you to choose the next compressor for your rental fleet.
Stage V for mobile diesel compressors
November 11, 2020
Free e-guide: everything you need to know about Stage V regulations for mobile air compressors.
Key considerations when buying a dewatering pump
November 6, 2020
The applications for dewatering pumps vary widely. Therefore, it’s essential when choosing a dewatering pump portfolio that users choose equipment that is versatile, while remaining productive, safe and trouble-free.
What do you integrate?
November 6, 2020
Atlas Copco’s utility compressors are lightweight, compact and easy to install in any truck. Your source of compressed air, no matter where you need to be.
Five key considerations when selecting a light tower
November 2, 2020
Purchasing or renting is a significant decision and several factors need be taken into account before choose a light tower.
Five tips that will help you to choose a submersible pump
November 1, 2020
Here are five key considerations you should focus on when you choose to buy or rent an electric submersible pump
LED vs Metal halide light towers: five key considerations
October 30, 2020
The benefits of a longer lifespan and the ability to generate greater and wider illumination while consuming less power are among the main benefits of switching to LED. It may sound like a simple decision, but once a buyer has decided to look at LED, there are a number of factors to bear in mind before buying.
What you need to know when choosing a generator
October 26, 2020
Generators are the essential heartbeat of construction sites, infrastructure projects and outdoor events across the globe. As a versatile, reliable, power source their contribution to productivity cannot be overestimated.
Stage V for mobile diesel compressors
October 17, 2020
Free e-guide: everything you need to know about Stage V regulations for mobile air compressors.
Protect your investment with the HardHat canopy
August 6, 2020
Looking for robustness, durability, ruggedness or toughness? Search no more; you have found the HardHat®.
Is an electric compressor the right solution for you?
July 7, 2020
Do you have an electricity supply at your job site? Then an electric mobile air compressor is the obvious choice. The E-Air range of electric compressors is a game-changer when it comes to efficiency, versatility and reliability.
Rental company upgrades fleet with XAS 88 compressor
May 28, 2020
Exclusivas Rodriguez Espinosa SL, a rental company in Spain, selected Atlas Copco’s 8 series compressor range for it’s reliability, serviceability, and unique features like the HardHat canopy. A compressor, packed with extra’s; all under 750 kg.
Increase the versatility of your compressors with PACE technology
October 13, 2019
Just 3 simple steps on the controller to change the pressure of your compressor.
Our two-tooler package: tow and go
January 25, 2021
Our two-tooler package with a compact compressor and two RTEX pneumatic breakers weighs less than 750 kg. Tow it behind a normal passenger car, wherever you need it to be.