Your Compressor Failed. Here’s 4 Reasons Why.
Certain precautions need to be taken before, during, and after a compressor failed to ensure the safety of those in the immediate area of the machine. The inherent nature of a compressor lends itself to the accumulation of potential energy in compressed fluid or gas form. Operating staff need to…
What Is A Natural Gas Compressor?
A natural gas compressor is a machine that acts to reduce the volume of natural gas by increasing the pressure of the gas. This is generally done for one of two reasons. To reduce natural gas volume and store larger quantities in tanks or bottles for storage or transport. To…
4 Steps to Handling a Compressor Valve Leak
Air compressors are used in many different industries as well as by private citizens to power tools, cool air and much more. Owning an air compressor, or a HVAC unit with an air compressor inside of it, will mean routine maintenance and the ability to handle a compressor valve leak…
Don’t Stress About Stressing Out Your Compressor Valve Plate
Your compressor valve plate is the heart of a compressor. So, when they break down it’s essential to find a new plate immediately. Here’s how to. In everything in life, there seems to be that extra special part that may be small compared to the whole, but becomes large when…
Understanding Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM)
Have you ever seen a person at the fair or at the mall during the holidays, blowing glass to create beautiful, artistic designs? It’s mesmerizing how a random piece of colored glass can be manipulated by precisely placed hot air and become such a masterpiece. This art form actually inspired…
5 Important Factors of Compressor Maintenance to Know
Compressors are essential tools for many industries, including the natural gas industry, the blow molding industry and the medical technology industry. Compressor valves are the life force of the compressor, responsible for gas and air flow in the cylinder. The valves must be as hard working as they are durable.…
What Causes Compressor Failure and How Can You Avoid It?
Compressor valve plate failure is usually characterized by some excessive discharged temperatures, and this is one of the parameters to measure first when compressors show signs of distress. It is important to know these causes in order to prevent such failures and troubleshoot the problems. If you don’t troubleshoot…
Everything You Need to Know About a Natural Gas Well
KB Delta is an expert in understanding natural gas compressors, compressor valves, and more. Let’s dive specifically into a natural gas well. The world runs on natural gas every day. You use it whenever you use your furnace, gas stove, and many other gas-powered appliances. All that gas has to…
5 Surprising Industries That Use Spring Plates
Spring plates are used in a diverse range of applications and industries and are an essential component of many different types of machinery. The role of the spring plate in various applications is somewhat similar, whether that be a motor or a compressor. Without this component, many of the machines…
What to Know About Oil and Gas Pipeline Safety
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, pipelines are the most efficient and safest way to transport petroleum products and natural gas. In fact, over 34% of our nation’s energy is generated by natural gas and over 700 million gallons of petroleum products is pumped through 300,000 miles of transmission…