Welcome to our Blog. Here, you will find informative content about various subjects including compressor technology, compressed air treatment and compressed air applications.
KAESER experts provide clear and concise explanations regarding the world of compressed air technology and offer insights into the development and implementation of beneficial solutions.
Aquaculture
The benefits of aeration and oxygenation to aquaculture
The aquaculture industry faces daily challenges from rising temperatures to algae and jellyfish blooms. Left unchecked, the impact can be detrimental. In this post, we explore how compressed air mitigates these risks, contributing to more sustainable aquaculture practices.
KAESER’s advanced FBS 720 L SFC series rotary screw blower has enabled the Coteau-du-Lac Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canada to enhance the efficiency of its biological treatment process, and achieve immediate energy savings while establishing a foundation for full, synchronised blower system automation in the future.
Less maintenance, more savings – How KAESER customers are reducing their operating costs
KAESER has developed a new maintenance strategy for portable compressors. Find out what advantages this brings and how genuine parts can save you money in our expert interview.
Fino Valley Wines, one of the oldest wineries in Auckland, New Zealand, is successfully scaling production and achieving uninterrupted operational reliability, supported by the installation of a KAESER SXC 4 all-in-one compressed air system. Complete with filtration, the system provides the essential high air quality needed for the wineries new bottling line, enabling a dramatic increase in output while eliminating reliance on costly bottled nitrogen supply.
Sustainable and efficient morts, sludge and faeces removal in aquaculture:
How compressed air is part of the innovative solution
The adoption of airlift collection systems has increased in recent times, thanks to their reliability, safety, and efficiency in removing morts from sea-based aquaculture sites. The latest advancements are now pushing the boundaries of this technology even further, aiding the removal of sludge and fish faeces. Removing these organic waste sources is essential for sustainable aquaculture.
Plastic and cellulosic materials manufacturer Futamura, has made significant energy savings and CO₂ emissions reductions by upgrading ageing compressed air equipment with three KAESER energy-efficient rotary screw compressors and a SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0 compressed air management system, at its production site in Wigton, UK.
Adaptable aeration in the birthplace of American independence
The Town of Ipswich in Massachusetts, USA has reduced the energy consumption in its wastewater treatment plant’s blower room by 47%. This has been achieved by upgrading its blower station with four KAESER rotary screw blowers, controlled by a SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0.
Compressed air applications in industrial yeast production: the vital role of reliable and energy-efficient blowers and air compressor solutions
In this blog post, we explore the typical applications of low-pressure air and compressed air in industrial yeast production, and highlight how KAESER’s advanced compressed air and blower solutions can reliably and energy-efficiently meet these requirements.
From application to solution: Construction site compressed air applications, requirements and KAESER solutions
From driving pneumatic tools to streamlining fibre optic cable installation, compressed air is a vital utility on construction sites. Join us as we explore the key applications, their compressed air requirements, and how KAESER’s portable compressors meet them with efficiency and reliability.
Covering the compressed air requirements at a wastewater treatment plant efficiently with KAESER
In this blog post we take a closer look at the typical compressed air applications in a municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and discuss how KAESER’s advanced and intelligent compressed air solutions can energy efficiently meet the requirements.
How students from Munich hope to revolutionise tunnel construction with the help of compressed air
A team from TU Munich wins the “Not-a-Boring Competition” again – thanks to innovative tunnelling technology and dependable compressed air from KAESER.
KAESER focuses on sustainability: With photovoltaic power and an E-HGV on the road to greenhouse gas neutrality
Discover how KAESER is heading towards CO₂ neutrality with photovoltaic systems, fully electric logistics, and energy-efficient compressed air technology.
Sustainable heat recovery systems: Hot water applications in the automotive industry
Discover how air compressors leverage heat recovery to sustainably and efficiently generate hot water for various applications in the automotive industry.
In this blog post, you’ll learn why a powerful air compressor is essential for tyre changes and other applications in a professional automotive workshop.
Thanks to innovative heat recovery systems, exhaust heat can be recovered and put to good use. In our blog post, we show you the benefits of utilising exhaust heat.
Terms such as ‘climate neutrality’, ‘greenhouse gases’, and ‘carbon credits’ are gaining ever-greater importance for businesses. In our blog post, we demonstrate how you can successfully reduce your carbon footprint.
KAESER has developed a new maintenance strategy for portable compressors. You can learn about the benefits this offers and how you can save money with genuine parts in our expert interview.
Sustainable compressed air station operation begins with the details. In our blog post, we provide you with valuable tips on how to effectively prevent costly leakage losses.
Efficient rotary screw blowers and optimised aeration reduce electricity consumption
The Schmuttertal Wastewater Association has set the course for the future. As part of major modernisation of the Hirblingen wastewater treatment plant, six KAESER rotary screw blowers were installed to take care of aeration of the activated sludge tanks.
Caution is better than hindsight: How to actively avoid compressed air supply interruptions
The worry of compressed air supply disruption is all too familiar to every compressed air user. We explain how to actively safeguard your compressed air station against supply interruptions in our blog post.
Intelligent compressor controller with smart features
Dive into the innovations present in the SIGMA CONTROL MOBIL 2 with Product Management Specialist Ralf Hereth, and discover in our expert interview how pV Control is revolutionising system flexibility. This article provides an exclusive insight into the world of KAESER MOBILAIR. Curious to know more?
The importance of reliable and efficient blowers to automated fish feeding systems for aquaculture
In this blog post we look at what role low-pressure air plays in pneumatic fish feeding systems, the benefits of automated fish feeding, and how AI and digital transformation are changing the capabilities once more.
UCC Coffee recently completed the build of New Zealand’s largest fresh coffee roasting operation and selected a KAESER AIRCENTER all-in-one compressed air station, complete with filtration and a DHS 4.0 air-mains charging system, to meet the facilities requirement for a reliable and dependable supply of food grade compressed air.
Mitigating the impact of HABs on aquaculture with compressed air - Part 1
In the first of this blog post series, we discuss what impact HABs have on aquaculture and how compressed air is playing a pivotal role in the systems being used to mitigate the impact of the blooms on the fish stock.
Radiator specialist slashes electricity bill in half with KAESER
KAESER has assisted radiator specialist Trevor French Radiators in reducing its electricity costs by 50 percent. This has been achieved by replacing an ageing compressor with an energy efficient all-in-one compressed air station.
Mitigating the impact of HABs on aquaculture with compressed air - Part 2
In the final installment of this blog post series, we discuss how compressed air is playing a pivotal role in the mitigation systems being used to prevent losses in fish due to HABs.
Booster for PET blow moulding application at E'stel Water in Nelson
Growing product demand recently led premium alkaline water bottler E’stel Water to invest in a tailored and state-of-the-art KAESER compressed air system, complete with a turn-key DN series booster to meet the high compressed air pressure requirements of their new PET blow molding machine.
Why compressed air efficiency and reliability matters to onshore aquaculture - Part 1: Waste Removal
In part one of our Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) blog post series, we look at some of the key roles in a RAS that require compressed air and explain why an efficient and reliable supply is so critical to the overall success of a RAS.
Blasting $11,000 per annum off Katere Coatings energy bill in New Plymouth
KAESER Compressors has assisted Katere Coatings in creating energy savings in excess of $11,000 per annum. This significant saving has been realised through investing in two KAESER rotary screw compressors, designed and manufactured to deliver more compressed air for less power consumption.
Why compressed air efficiency and reliability matters to onshore aquaculture - Part 2: Oxygenation
In part two of our Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) blog post series, we look at how compressed air is used to oxygenate the water - another critical factor in the overall success of a recirculating aquaculture system.
New Zealand food manufacturer Tasti Foods recently invested in a complete KAESER compressed air system. This was selected to not only meet the compressed air demands of its new wholefoods manufacturing hall, but also to reliably and efficiently deliver compressed air to all other required areas of the manufacturing facility.
In this compressed air leaks 101 blog post, we look at what the costs are to a business of compressed air leaks and where the main culprits can be found.
Shotcrete Auckland recently invested in a KAESER MOBILAIR 100 portable compressor, in order to generate a reliable supply of high quality compressed air required for the shotcrete process the company utilises in spraying concrete for its customers.
Should a dryer be installed before or after the air receiver?
In designing a compressed air station one of the most common questions we get asked is - should the dryer be installed before or after the air receiver? There is actually no right or wrong answer as each layout has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this blog post we discuss the pros and cons of both options and provide some examples of when each configuration may be most beneficial.
In this blog post we show you how you can calculate what size your compressed air dryer should be to ensure you achieve optimum compressed air quality as efficiently as possible.
In this blog post and YouTube clip, we explain the preventive maintenance checks that should be carried out on a daily and weekly basis, using the example of a KAESER ASK T series belt driven rotary screw compressor.
When an existing compressor in an established system becomes unreliable or fails, a swift solution is required. This was a key reason why leading cement manufacturer Golden Bay Cement, recently invested in a KAESER DSDX 305 series rotary screw compressor for its manufacturing plant in Portland, Whangarei.
Part 1 - Top 5 Compressed Air System Design Considerations
Whether you’re designing a new compressed air system or making changes to an existing one, if you want to operate a compressed air system that performs at its optimum - efficiently and reliably - then it is important from the outset to consider the design, layout and installation. In part one of this blog post, we discuss the top 5 compressed air system design considerations.
3 tips for planning optimal compressed air station ventilation
Ensuring appropriate compressor system ventilation will not only enhance compressed air availability but it will also assist in minimising maintenance costs. In this blog we look at 3 top tips for planning optimal compressed air station ventilation.
Are you properly maintaining the pressure relief valve on your air receiver?
In this blog post we discuss what your responsibilities are as an owner of a pressure vessel (or air receiver) when it comes to maintaining its safe operation, and in particular what function the pressure relief valve serves and how to maintain its integrity.
Considering the life cycle cost (LCC) of a compressor is key if you want to truly understand the full cost of ownership. In this blog post we discuss LCC as an approach to assessing the true and total cost of a compressor.
Bremner Music, the creators of the sshhmute practice mute, recently invested in a KAESER CLASSIC 460 / 50 W workshop compressor, to meet its requirements for a high quality and reliable supply of compressed air in the assembly of the practice mutes at its facility in New Zealand.
