When it comes to healthcare source equipment, we are looking at some pretty stiff energy and utility usage. This, of course, adds up to big costs. There are a couple of ways to help reduce medical vacuum energy consumption. One of them is to upgrade to efficient rotary claw vacuum pumps (case study). Check out… read more
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Case Study – Rotary Claw Vacuum Pumps are a Great Alternative
This medical facility had two 20 HP rotary screw medical vacuum pumps. The units were approximately 15 years old. When they began to have problems, they decided to replace the pumps. Even though the hospital had relatively trouble-free vacuum with these pumps, there were major downsides. One huge factor was the noise the pumps generated…. read more
What is the Difference Between Medical Air and Oxygen?
There are several distinct differences between medical air and oxygen for patient use. Without getting too technical, a brief explanation of both is below: Medical Air: Medical air differs from oxygen and ordinary air. It is an ultra-clean, dry, purified, colorless, odorless, non-flammable gas. Its main components are nitrogen, oxygen and argon. It also has… read more
