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Compressed Air Uses for Contractors

Contractors in today’s workforce are often faced with a large number of responsibilities and skills to be successful in their field. This also means that they are no strangers to using compressed air to get their jobs done. Let’s see …

Clean, Quiet, Power™ & the Challenge of Fleet Electrification

The Mobile Power Solutions® industry is at a critical juncture as fleet managers face the challenge of fleet electrification. They must comply with emissions and safety regulations from multiple governments and organizations while incorporating the connected technologies that customers and …

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What are PTO Underdeck Systems?

Power takeoff (PTO) underdeck systems utilize a vehicle’s engine to run a variety of Mobile Power Solutions® and accessories. Moreover, PTOs are mechanical gearboxes attached to the SAE Pad provided on the truck’s transmission. A PTO underdeck system uses the vehicle’s …

Viper™ Offers Solution to Irrigation Company’s Challenge

Philip J. Stylianos Inc. provides installation and irrigation system services throughout southern New Hampshire’s commercial and municipal sectors, as well as the high-end residential market. During freezing temperatures, the company’s work pivots to winterizing irrigation systems by blowing them out …

Vanair® PTO Underdeck Systems for Air Excavation

Start-All® Jump-Pack Delivers Maximum START-ABILITY

“I’d never give up my 10,000A Start-All® Jump-Pack.” That’s how Jermaine Wingfield, owner of Jermaine’s Mobile Service Repair out of Mansfield, TX feels. As a mobile diesel mechanic, the company provides multiple services to truck drivers. One of those services …

Reducing Emissions in Public Works and Utility Fleets

For companies with public works and utility fleets, it can seem like a daunting challenge to try to reduce emissions. Yet, there are ways that commercial and governmental entities can lower fuel usage and limit their contribution of greenhouse gases …

Rotary Screw vs. Reciprocating Compressors

Two of the most popular air compressors used today are rotary screw and reciprocating (or piston) compressors. Both are positive displacement compressors and serve similar purposes, which is to bring atmospheric air into a chamber, compress it and discharge compressed …

Hydraulic Systems: Open vs. Closed

Open vs. closed center hydraulic systems can be complex to understand. So let us explain the main differences between the two systems and the pros/ cons of application use. Open Center Systems In open center hydraulic systems oil flows …