Energy efficient air compressors

Ensuring you have an energy-efficient air compressor can save you thousands in energy bills and increase the performance of your system. Here, we delve into the main issues that cause decreased energy efficiency and how you can fix them.

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Ensuring optimal air compressor performance

Your Pilot Air compressed air system will rely on proper maintenance for optimum efficiency. Clean, dry air compressors will ensure the optimal performance of your compressed air system and save you money on maintenance costs.

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Determining air compressor size

When purchasing a new compressed air system, one of the biggest challenges can be sizing your product. Air compressor size can affect capacity, pressure demands, costs and system efficiency… so it’s important to get it right.

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Fixed speed vs variable speed

Choosing between a fixed speed and variable speed compressor? Here are some of their differences to guide you in making your decision.

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Maintaining your compressed air system

To allow your compressed air system to work at its optimum and maximize your compressed air up time and efficiency, it is vital to carry out routine maintenance on your compressed air system.

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The packaging industry

Packserv is Australia’s largest packaging equipment hire and service business, operating Australia wide with offices in Melbourne & Sydney. With over twenty years experience in the packaging industry, they specialise in providing on-demand packaging equipment and accessories for filling, capping, labelling, printing, coding & marking and induction sealing.

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2021 updates

2020 was a challenging year for the whole world. At the start of 2021, we are one with everyone in wishing for better and brighter days. But 2020 wasn’t just bad news. For Pilot Air, it marked the 40th year of the company and for over 40 years, Pilot Air has provided high quality products and services to the compressed air industry.

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Latest News

Keep up to date and informed with the latest Pilot Air news and articles.

Oil vs. oil-free air compressors: Which one is right for you?

When choosing a compressed air system, a key decision is whether to use an oil-lubricated or an oil-free compressor.

22 Jan 2026
Technical expertise makes a difference

Modern businesses that rely on compressed air understand that partnering with a provider that offers qualified technical expertise is a valuable asset.

20 Nov 2025
Portable vs. Stationary Air Compressors

Air compressors are one of those bits of kit you don’t think about until you need one. If you have had yours for a while, maybe even 20 years, and it’s time for an upgrade, you will be pleasantly surprised or totally confused by the number of options that now exist compared to the start of this century.

15 Oct 2025