April 2024

Help & Advice • History of Compressed Air How Air Compressors Shaped Industries: A Historical Look From bellows used to intensify fire to modern variable-speed screw compressors, the history of compressed air is closely tied to metalworking, mining, transport, manufacturing and automation. Each major advance made air easier to generate, distribute and control at industrial […]

Help & Advice • Compressed Air Fittings The Ultimate Guide to Compressed Air Fittings Compressed-air fittings may be small, but their bore, thread, material and coupling profile can affect airflow, pressure drop, leakage and safety. This guide explains the main fitting types used in UK workshops and industrial air systems — and how to choose