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In the healthcare industry, the medical air used for patient care must be processed, sanitized and dried before it is acceptable for patient applications and specialized hospital procedures. Medical air dryers are designed to eliminate the water vapor that is naturally created during the process of compressing air. When air compresses, the air temperature rises,… read more
Filed under: Air Dryers, Maintenance
In the world of lubricated medical vacuum pumps, running a pump out of oil is one of the greatest threats to the system. Oil is absolutely necessary in a lubricated pump. Oil lubricates and keeps the pump cool, efficient and running smoothly. In normal day to day operations, vacuum pumps tend to pass a very… read more
Filed under: Maintenance, Vacuum Systems
Medical air differs from ordinary air. It is an ultra-clean, dry, purified air. When mixed with other medical gases, this air can be suitable for a human to breathe. Medical air compressors must be able to deliver this air to patients at any needed moment, on demand. Medical air must be available to patients 24… read more
Filed under: Air Compressors
Do you hear about “oil-free compressors” and “oil-less compressors” and wonder what the difference is? They both appear to be the same. More importantly, how does this apply to your healthcare medical air supply? For a detailed explanation of the following, refer to NFPA99, Edition 2012, Compressors for Medical Air Sections 5.1.3.6.3.4 through 5.1.3.6.3.14. Compressors… read more
Filed under: Air Compressors
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
Filed under: Vacuum Systems
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 trace… read more
Filed under: Air Compressors
Medical gas testing companies specialize in medical gas distribution systems. As such, they are responsible for testing and certifying hospital and surgery medical gas equipment and distribution systems. This includes the testing and/or certifying of medical air and medical vacuum source equipment. Medical air and vacuum source equipment are critical patient life support systems. They… read more
Filed under: Maintenance, Training and Qualifications
When discussing extensive source equipment repairs, this question is asked more frequently than any other. Both scenarios have their own sets of pros and cons. A few are listed below: Purchasing a New System PRO’s: Brand new equipment has the most current technology A new system is more cost-effective and efficient when it comes to… read more
Filed under: Air Compressors, Maintenance, Vacuum Systems
Your hospital is growing like a weed. This is a GOOD thing!! To compensate for the growth, you may find that your existing medical air and medical vacuum systems are undersized for your new plan and require upsizing. This is also a good thing since you will be replacing old Nellie with up-to-code, state-of-the-art equipment…. read more
Filed under: Maintenance
When you’ve been in business for over 40 years focusing on medical source equipment, you pick up a few things along the way. Our experience in the field, installing, maintaining, servicing and rebuilding equipment, day after day, has given us a barrel load of knowledge in the operation of source equipment. And we are able… read more
Filed under: Maintenance, Parts
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