Maximizing Facility Efficiency: Selecting the Right Compressed Air Equipment

A manufacturer’s compressed air system is critical to its overall operation, as it provides the power needed to run production tools and machinery. When it’s time to replace an outdated or inefficient compressed air system, navigating the many options can be confusing. You can count on OTC Industrial Technologies to be a reliable partner in your success.

OTC Industrial Technologies is proud to be the largest authorized compressed air sales and service distributor in North America. Since 1963, we have helped our customers find the perfect compressed air systems to meet their exact needs.

How to Select the Best Compressed Air System

OTC brings valuable products and services to the manufacturing industry, helping facilities navigate the compressed air system selection process. We are your trusted partner, guiding you through the various types of compressed air equipment available and how those systems align with your production facility's operations.

What Size Air Compressor Do I Need?

When a manufacturer says they must find the “right” compressed air system for their facility, it means they have to choose equipment that will provide the compressed air power needed to operate their production plant. Manufacturers need to look at both todays and future compressed air needs.

The two key elements to sizing a compressed air system for a manufacturing facility are air pressure and air flow:

Air Pressure: Compressed air pressure is the amount of force a system must produce to perform specific tasks. Modern production facilities are so complex that you must take great care of your equipment to ensure that any air system being considered has the appropriate pressure capacity to meet demand.

Air Flow: Associated with air pressure, air flow measures a system's ability to consistently deliver needed air over a specific period of time.

With 35 years of knowledge and experience, OTC can help you determine the correct size air system to meet your specifications.

What is the Best Type of Air Compressor?

Once the proper air system size is established, the next decision to make is the type of compressed air equipment to purchase. The three most common industrial air compressors on the market today include:

• Rotary
• Reciprocating
• Centrifugal

Deciding whether any of these compressed air systems are best for your manufacturing facility should be based on specific criteria, such as:

• Manufacturing Application
• Air Pressure Requirements
• Air Flow Requirements
• Air Quality Needed (Clean & Dry)
• Oil or Oil Free Design
• Energy Efficiency
• Future Expansion Plans

With over three decades of experience, trust us to help you select the best-compressed air system for your specific manufacturing demands.

Premier Distributer & Expert Installer of Top-Tier Compressed Air System Brands

As North America’s largest authorized compressed air distributor, OTC has the products and services to meet each customer’s unique needs.

We carry a substantial and diverse inventory of compressed air equipment from the industry's best brands, including Atlas Copco, Quincy Compressor, Ingersoll Rand, and other top-tier brands. OTC also provides prompt and efficient installation services from our team of factory-trained technicians.

OTC Preventative Maintenance Customer Service Agreements (CSAs)

Our comprehensive Customer Service Agreements (CSAs) relieve manufacturers from the cost and burden of performing preventative maintenance on their compressed air equipment.

We offer a variety of CSA options, all designed to meet each customer’s specific needs. CSA services include complete system checks, 24/7 support, and maintenance services.

Parts, Repairs, Emergency Service, & Factory Trained Technicians for All Brands

OTC offers expert repairs and emergency services on all brands of compressed air equipment. We also stock a large inventory of OEM or OEM equivalent parts to ensure our technicians are prepared on all service calls.

Your Trusted Compressed Air System Partner

Choosing a new compressed air system for your manufacturing facility can be complex. For more than 6 decades, the OTC Industrial team has made this process easier for our customers.

Take advantage of our extensive experience to comprehensively analyze your facility operations to determine the best-compressed air solution for your specific circumstances. Count on OTC Industrial to be your trusted compressed air system partner.

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