Elektronikon fault codes and alarms explained
August 26, 2026
The Elektronikon® controller is the monitoring and control system used in many Atlas Copco air compressors. It continuously monitors compressor performance, operating temperatures, pressure levels, motor conditions and service intervals. When a...
When to change your compressed air filter
August 10, 2026
Filter elements are consumable parts, not fittings. They work in conditions that are hard on materials: pressure variations, pulsing demand, temperature swings, humidity ranging from fully saturated air to very low dewpoints, and chemical attack...
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Download Atlas Copco's compressed air manual
March 3, 2022
This manual offers a comprehensive guidance to anyone who is looking forward to further explore and get insights in compressed air technology.
How to select the right industrial chiller
May 21, 2021
Find out why the right choice of chiller is important to remove process heat, minimise downtime and save water and associated costs. Learn which factors to consider when specifying a chiller installation for your site's conditions and processes, how ...
What no one tells you about life cycle cost of compressors
July 13, 2020
Understanding the total life cycle cost of an air compressor will show you how to make the most economically competitive choice when it comes to purchasing a new one. Find out what no-one tells you about the life cycle costs of an air compressor!
The Hidden Value of Compressed Air Heat Recovery
April 27, 2020
Manufacturers are finding ways to to reduce their carbon emissions and energy consumption. Find out more about the recent developments of energy renewal in the compressors industry such as how the heat generated from compressed are can be re-purposed...
How to reduce compressed air energy costs if you are reducing your production
March 27, 2020
If you have to reduce production at your manufacturing plant during the coronavirus outbreak, you may welcome the chance to save on energy costs. Compressed air accounts for a fair chunk of total energy costs for industrial manufacturers - typically ...
Advice for stopping and re-starting air compressors, dryers and gas generators
March 27, 2020
If you need to reduce production and switch off your air compressors, dryers or gas generators temporarily, we have some stopping and re-starting guidelines for you to follow.
What you need to know about compressed air desiccant dryers
January 9, 2020
Andy Lill, Atlas Copco’s Business Development Manager – Quality Air, outlines the need for dry compressed air, looks at the operation of traditional heatless desiccant dryers, and reveals the benefits of the latest zero-purge desiccant dryer developm...
Why air dryers affect end product quality and your maintenance cost
July 26, 2017
Compressed air dryers are crucial for protecting air tools but they are also key to ensuring the quality of your end product and the energy efficiency of your process.
Top Tip: 8 steps to efficient compressed air management
March 27, 2017
It costs a lot in electricity to run a compressor. Our business line manager, Ken Revell, explains how careful planning of the compressed air system design, and smart thinking in running it, can keep the costs under control, saving electricity and mo...
