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The Technology Behind The Dual-Speed GA FLX Air Compressor

With the GA FLX, Atlas Copco has introduced an entirely new rotary screw compressor type: the dual-speed compressor. It operates at two speeds, one for maximum capacity and a minimum speed to reduce energy consumption during unload. As a result, it is up to 20% more efficient than a traditional fixed-speed...

The Technology Behind The Dual-Speed GA FLX Air Compressor

5 Reasons To Choose A GA FLX Dual-Speed Compressor

There are a lot of reasons why the GA FLX is the talk of the air compressing industry. In this article we cover 5 of the most compelling reasons that should greatly sway you from deciding to stick with a fixed-speed compressor.   Increased Energy Savings The air compression process consumes high amounts of energy,...

5 Reasons To Choose A GA FLX Dual-Speed Compressor

Choosing Your GA FLX Air Compressor

Which Atlas Copco GA industrial compressor is right for you? Industrial compressors are varied in terms of the sizes they are available in and how they are optimised for use in different environments. This comes down the individual features that an air compressor has. This article will provide an overview of 3 types of...

Choosing Your GA FLX Air Compressor

Updating GA FLX To VSD

The GA FLX, as far as dual-speed air compressors go, is impressive in regards to energy savings- of which up to 20% can be achieved- but there is no denying that a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) air compressor is the best in the game. The VSD allows you to match motor speed to meet air demand which means shorter production times...

Updating GA FLX To VSD

Protecting your air compressor against winter

Protecting Your Air Compressors Against Winter When temperatures drop near or below freezing as is the norm during months like January, you need to take the proper steps to ensure that your air compressor is still functioning and protected from damage caused by components freezing and accumulation of moisture. Maziak’s...

Protecting your air compressor against winter

Winterising your chillers

Maziak's winterisation tips can help you get your external chillers, free coolers, and adiabatic coolers ready for the winter season!  Now that winter has arrived, it's time to get your adiabatic coolers, free coolers, and external chillers ready for the upcoming chilly months. You must winterise them as...

Winterising your chillers

Maziak are exhibiting at PPMA Expo 2023

Come and visit our experts on stand B94 where we can talk you through our onsite solutions for nitrogen gas generation, as well as process cooling, and compressed air for use in packaging and processing applications! Our stand will showcase a number of different solutions that assist the packaging and...

Maziak are exhibiting at PPMA Expo 2023

The Importance of Maintenance for Industrial Water Chillers and Compressed Air Solutions for Extreme Temperature Reliability

Maintaining your compressed air equipment and cooling water plants is vital for reliable performance, especially when faced with extreme temperatures. Whether it's freezing cold or scorching hot, these systems require regular maintenance to ensure efficient operation. In this article, we will delve into the significance...

The Importance of Maintenance for Industrial Water Chillers and Compressed Air Solutions for Extreme Temperature Reliability

Can we add value to your operation?

We would like to add value to your operation in Northamptonshire and the East Midlands by helping you address today's business challenges of rising costs and uncertainty, whilst maximising and optimising your productivity & efficiency, with the trust and peace of mind that you deserve from your...

Can we add value to your operation?

Maziak Compressor Services Ltd has been acquired by Atlas Copco

Prompted by James Maziak’s intention to retire in 2025, our Senior Management team had already begun taking on the running of the day-to-day business. After many months of deliberation, negotiation and cooperation, we are delighted to announce that Atlas Copco UK Holdings Ltd has acquired 100% ownership of Maziak...

Maziak Compressor Services Ltd has been acquired by Atlas Copco

Maziak Highlights Summary 2022/23

We completed our financial year at the end of January and what a year it has been! Even with all the supply chain issues created by the current tragic war waging in the Ukraine, the remaining ripples from Brexit and Covid, and the recent tragic earth quake in Turkey and Syria. All puts things into context really. A...

Maziak Highlights Summary 2022/23

Free cooling, is it worth the investment

What is free cooling Free cooling is an economical method of cooling which is utilised by businesses in various industries. The cooling process works through the use of external ambient temperatures as a natural cooling source. Using ambient temperatures as a means of cooling reduces the use of more power-consuming chillers,...

Free cooling, is it worth the investment

Praise indeed

Our Trustpilot rating is 4.5 stars, but just as important are the words behind the rankings. The word cloud image gives a flavour of the language our customers are using in their reviews which is almost entirely complimentary and reflects the high quality of work we deliver throughout the business and in particular our...

Praise indeed

How are compressed air leaks affecting your business?

What Is a Leak And Where Does It Come From? A compressed air leak can be defined as an unintentional leak or escape of air from a compressed air-containing pipe or container, to atmosphere. Reasons for air leaks are varied. The most common causes for a compressed air leak are material failure, corrosion or vibration at...

How are compressed air leaks affecting your business?

Christmas Thanks and Closure Information

We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year for 2023! We hope that 2022 has been as successful as possible for you, bearing in mind the challenges of the pandemic and Brexit 'hangovers', and the ongoing energy crisis. As we approach Christmas and the colder weather, don't...

Christmas Thanks and Closure Information

What is process cooling, and what options are available to me?

What is process cooling? Process cooling is the process of removing of unwanted heat from an industrial process. Process chillers are designed to operate at different temperatures and have the ability to work with multiple pumps and cooling circuits. Process cooling systems are comprised of two features: a refrigerant...

What is process cooling, and what options are available to me?

How Does an Air Compressor Work?

How does an air compressor work? Air compressors function from one of two ways; through positive displacement or dynamic displacement. Both of these types of compressors vary in the way their components work to generate air pressure, and the subtypes of compressors under these main two types also have slight differences in...

How Does an Air Compressor Work?

Proactive Protection with Maziak's 5+5 Year Warranty

Your air compressor, nitrogen generator and cooling system, like any equipment in a busy working environment, will likely fall prey to normal wear and tear. Most of these issues are a simple fix, but the ones that aren’t quite so simple can become a costly expense to any business. Taking a proactive approach to keeping...

Proactive Protection with Maziak's 5+5 Year Warranty

Condensate management: all you need to know

What is air compressor condensate? Condensate occurs in all air compressor systems and is usually made up of water and oil. The reason for its build-up is due to the fact air is compressed to around 12 times normal atmospheric pressure and can therefore no longer hold as much water as before, resulting in the water vapour...

Condensate management: all you need to know

The Practical Applications of Nitrogen Gas

Nitrogen gas is colourless, odourless, and inert, making it extremely versatile in its practical applications. On site nitrogen generators are an essential for a broad range of industries, from packaging to electronics, and more. Food & Beverage The food and beverage industry use nitrogen gas through its production...

The Practical Applications of Nitrogen Gas

What is an air leak survey and how do they work?

What is an air leak survey? Leakages within your system results in a loss of revenue overall and a reduction in productivity of your system. The Maziak Air Mis-Use and Leak Detection survey looks to identify these gaps within your system, working to recognise areas that need to be optimised in order to prevent such...

What is an air leak survey and how do they work?

What are the benefits of renting your air compressor equipment?

A full-service air compressor solution can become pricey, especially in these uncertain times, where business demand is constantly changing. In times like these, it may prove prudent to look to rent your equipment from a specialist rather than taking the leap and purchasing one for yourself. We put together the top reasons why...

What are the benefits of renting your air compressor equipment?

How on-site Nitrogen generation reduces your operating costs

The true cost of traditional gas supply Traditionally, most businesses obtained nitrogen through a delivered supply in the form of bulk liquid N2, dewars, and high pressure compressed gas cylinders. However, relying on outside vendors can pose several challenges, not least long-term purchase commitments, inflexible...

How on-site Nitrogen generation reduces your operating costs

Modified Atmosphere Packaging: how Nitrogen gas is used in food and beverage production

What is modified atmosphere packaging? Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), also known as ‘gas flushing’ is a simple process of flushing packaged foods with inert high purity nitrogen in order to reduce the oxygen level below 1%, which slows down aerobic decay and deterioration caused by oxidisation, and results...

Modified Atmosphere Packaging: how Nitrogen gas is used in food and beverage production

Reap the rewards of nitrogen generation with Maziak & Parker!

Why Parker? Parker's nitrogen generation systems continuously produce high purity nitrogen from compressed air and eliminate the inconvenience of a delivered nitrogen supply. Installation is simple: pipe in compressed air and pipe out nitrogen. Just connect a standard compressed air line to the inlet of the generator,...

Reap the rewards of nitrogen generation with Maziak & Parker!

Pressure regulations: what are they and why do you need to know?

What are the pressure regulations?  The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) defines the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) as covering the safe design and use of pressure systems. The aim of PSSR is to prevent serious injury from the hazard of stored energy (pressure) as a result of the failure of a...

Pressure regulations: what are they and why do you need to know?

Contaminants in your compressed air system: how do you control them?

What is Air Contamination Untreated compressed air contains a number of contaminants that can cause a variety of issues within your compressed air system and your production processes. Compressed air is one of the few utilities that are produced on site and its quality must therefore be assured by means of the appropriate...

Contaminants in your compressed air system: how do you control them?

25 year anniversary for Andrew Neely

Andrew Neely (second left in the picture) joined Maziak in March 1997 and has been an invaluable member of the business ever since.   James Maziak, MD commented: "I am delighted and humbled to announce that today is Andrew’s 25th Anniversary at Maziak Compressors. This is an incredible milestone for him...

25 year anniversary for Andrew Neely

Maziak Celebrates National Apprenticeships Week 2022

National Apprenticeship Week 2022 is the 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships. It is intended to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.  The theme is 'build the future'; reflecting on how apprenticeships can help individuals...

Maziak Celebrates National Apprenticeships Week 2022

A tax liability super deduction means now is a great time to purchase equipment

Effective 1st April 2021 a tax relief scheme to encourage investment was launched by the Government. In a nutshell this means that NOW is a great time to purchase plant and machinery so give us a ring on 01933 222000 (Opt 1) to discuss how you might take advantage of this amazing offer. Or email us at...

A tax liability super deduction means now is a great time to purchase equipment

James Maziak: 30 years at the helm

Congratulations James for 30 years at the helm of Maziak Compressor Services. You had big shoes to fill when at 25 you took over the business from your father and set about making your own way in the world of industrial air compressors. You have made your own big impression every step of the way since then as you have built a...

James Maziak: 30 years at the helm

PG Reeves & Sons purchased by Maziak Compressor Services

Maziak is delighted to announce that as of 2nd October we have purchased the PG Reeves & Sons business in Peterborough. This opportunity has come about due to the retirement of Peter and Pearl Reeves who founded their business back in 1972. Peter said: “After 48 years of hard work Pearl and I were looking to...

PG Reeves & Sons purchased by Maziak Compressor Services

COVID-19 Update - Maziak

Maziak would like to reassure our customers that we are fully operational during the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. We will deliver our services observing every possible government guideline and advice to mitigate against the spread of this virus and to keep your staff and our staff safe. We have implementing numerous...

COVID-19 Update - Maziak

£3010 funds raised in 2019 for Johnny's Happy Place

Our lovely people at Maziak raised a total of £3010 in 2019 for Johnny's Happy Place in Kettering, one of our chosen charities. Here are some of us at Johnny's Happy Place delivering a cheque to Denise Mackay who founded the initiative in memory of her son Johnny. Inspiring well-being through community and...

£3010 funds raised in 2019 for Johnny's Happy Place

Bringing engineering to life in the classroom

We’re excited to share Maziak’s involvement in the Primary Engineer Programmes.  We’ve been involved on two levels, firstly in terms of offering funding support to help facilitate the running of the programmes and secondly, one of our Engineers volunteered to participate in one of the Programmes at a...

Bringing engineering to life in the classroom

£1250 raised for Johnny's Happy Place

Yippee! We have raised £1250 for Johnnys Happy Place in Kettering. We hope it makes a big difference to them. Thanks to all the Maziak staff, family and friends who participated in our annual fun run at Wicksteed Park which is the perfect venue for this type of community activity. 6 year old Matt Burton won the 1km...

£1250 raised for Johnny's Happy Place

Life saving mission funds raised for Air Ambulance

Earlier in July, Maziak staff gathered their pre-loved stuff to donate in bulk to our local Air Ambulance. We donated 350kg which equals the cost of one of their life saving missions! This is way beyond expectations! We're already planning another work collection at the end of January 2020. Thanks (massive) to...

Life saving mission funds raised for Air Ambulance
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