PPG Enhances Training Facilities
The upgrades enhance PPG’s resources and capabilities for training painters, distributors, and body shop and collision repair professionals to successfully use the company’s array of automotive refinish coatings.
How They Work: Air Compressors
Air compressors are literally the energy behind our shops’ most vital systems. And there have been numerous changes to the air compressor industry since your grandfather put in that old piston air compressor back in 1963.
Buying Tips: Air Compressors
Atlas Copco For collision repair facilities, it’s imperative to choose an air compressor that delivers 100 percent oil-free compressed air. The presence of oil in compressed air prevents the adhesion of the paint to the car surface and causes beading, which negatively affects the quality of the finish. Only ISO 8573-1-certified class zero oil-free compressors provide
Collision Industry Using YouTube to Educate Consumers
Everyone today who’s not hiding under a rock or living in isolation in some remote jungle knows of the exploding popularity of YouTube. It seems more and more people are either watching or posting videos, for entertainment and other purposes. And today, when many people have a computer in their pocket and like to share
Collision Repair Education Foundation Hosts Most Successful Fundraiser To Date
The collision industry came together on Aug. 16 in Dallas, Texas, during the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s inaugural Cars, Careers & Celebrities Expo to elevate awareness among local high school and college collision students. The event raised more than $300,000 for this group and ended up being the largest fundraiser in the Education Foundation’s history.
Portable and Efficient Air Compressors
Kaeser Compressors’ SFC 18S and SFC 22S variable speed drive rotary screw compressors feature a new airend designed to optimize performance and efficiency.
Maintenance Tips: Air Compressors
Here are six crucial keys to air compressor maintenance straight from the manufacturers. Take care of your compressor, and it will serve your shop for years to come.
Syracuse, N.Y., Shop Invests in Solar Energy
It’s no secret the sun doesn’t shine every day in Syracuse, N.Y. In fact, Syracuse is known for receiving the most snowfall in the eastern United States, with an average of more than 150 inches per winter season. But that hasn’t stopped Nick Orso’s Body Shop in Syracuse from completing one of the largest installations
Air Compressors: What to Consider When Buying
Rotary type compressors are now taking a larger bite out of piston compressors in the collision repair market, with their manufacturers claiming this technology is more energy efficient and provides a reliable supply of clean, dry air.
Redesigned 15- and 20-hp Air Compressors
Kaeser’s redesigned SK rotary screw compressors are reliable, efficient 15- and 20-hp industrial air compressors that are easier to maintain and offer a smaller footprint than older models. The units provide greater flow at 46-89 cfm with pressures from 80-217 psig. The SK series still features the Sigma Profile airend, as well as automatic belt
