July 2, 2025
Learn how high altitudes impact the performance of portable air compressors and why choosing the right diesel or electric mobile air compressor matters in high-elevation construction, mining, or drilling.
July 2, 2025
From desert oilfields to pipelines in arctic climates, your air compressor needs to perform — no matter the weather. Tough job sites don’t wait for ideal weather. Your portable air compressor can’t either.
July 1, 2025
In the world of portable air compressors and industries like construction, mining, and heavy-duty operations, the working conditions are rarely forgiving. From scorching deserts to salty coastal air, mobile air compressors must perform reliably under these harsh conditions. That’s why a truly tough compressor isn’t just built - it’s engineered, tested, and proven to thrive in the toughest conditions.
April 7, 2025
Learn about the importance of pipeline inspection, the phases involved, and the specialized equipment required to ensure safety and efficiency. Discover the role of portable compressed air equipment in pipeline pressure testing.
January 31, 2025
Discover how Atlas Copco mobile air compressors and pneumatic tools have excelled in road construction and mining to drilling and quarrying. Built for extreme conditions, they deliver unmatched durability, reliability, and efficiency for your toughest applications.
January 30, 2025
Explore five groundbreaking innovations by Atlas Copco that transformed the mobile air compressor industry. From pneumatic tools and portable diesel compressors over a century ago to electric and battery-driven mobile air compressors today, discover the milestones driving performance, efficiency, and reliability.
December 5, 2024
Atlas Copco’s DrillAir range offers mobile, compact, and efficient solutions for geothermal drilling. Reduce fuel consumption and support the clean energy transition with the innovative X-Air+ 750-25 and X-Air+ 1200-40, designed for deep and shallow drilling applications.
December 4, 2024
Discover how Atlas Copco's advanced compressed air technology geothermal drilling efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. From high-pressure performance to field-proven reliability, learn how innovative compressors support cleaner energy.
October 9, 2024
With rapid advancements and investments, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing assembly operations. AI is becoming a powerhouse in these operations, and it is vital for companies to embrace it, rather than fear it, to thrive in the competitive industrial landscape.
June 12, 2024
Searching for ways to enhance your business’s manufacturing and factory operations? Try leveraging these seven transformative digitalization strategies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
March 30, 2023
Emission norms are changing operations in the entire construction industry, including quarries. In the journey towards stronger compliance with emission standards, the focus is now way beyond only health and safety regulations for operators. While productivity and efficiency remain the key priorities, the need for a balance with more sustainable solutions is now becoming more of a need than an option.
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.
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.
February 21, 2023
For demanding applications, take your compressor’s pressure levels to new heights and maximise productivity with high-pressure boosters.
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.
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.
November 22, 2022
Energy Storage Systems (ESS) have the potential to help the construction site of tomorrow substantially reduce its energy usage and, therefore, its carbon emissions.
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.
September 30, 2022
Here we look at how renewable energy and the latest technologies can help constructors introduce a greater level of sustainability and optimize operation in the process.
September 27, 2022
Applications, regulations, treatments - there’s plenty to consider when understanding your pressure requirements.
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.
July 13, 2022
While having to meet strict construction noise regulations, companies also need to focus on meeting demanding sustainability targets and at the same time not allowing these goals to have a detrimental effect on productivity.
July 5, 2022
Why make the switch from diesel portable compressors to zero-emission electric? Here we lay out the top 10 reasons why going electric is good for business.
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.
March 21, 2022
Atlas Copco sustainable products to help you achieve your sustainability targets and build a better future.
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?
September 23, 2021
Solar powered light towers are becoming a strong alternative to diesel-driven light towers. The new generation of solar light towers enable users to reduce CO2 emissions while enjoying the functionalities of a traditional model. This allows end-users to take on greener operations and comply with the CO2 emissions and noise regulations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 23, 2021
Atlas Copco's new energy storage systems, the ZenergiZe range, presents many advantages in operation, serviceability and efficiency.
March 30, 2021
How mobile compressors can lower their carbon footprint thanks to HVO, a fossil-free bio-fuel.
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.
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.
November 11, 2020
Free e-guide: everything you need to know about Stage V regulations for mobile air compressors.
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.
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.
November 2, 2020
Purchasing or renting is a significant decision and several factors need be taken into account before choose a light tower.
November 1, 2020
Here are five key considerations you should focus on when you choose to buy or rent an electric submersible pump
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.
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.
October 17, 2020
Free e-guide: everything you need to know about Stage V regulations for mobile air compressors.
August 6, 2020
Looking for robustness, durability, ruggedness or toughness? Search no more; you have found the HardHat®.
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.
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.
October 13, 2019
Just 3 simple steps on the controller to change the pressure of your compressor.
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.
