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When we are speaking to customers about upgrading or replacing their industrial air compressor, one question comes up more than any other: “Is a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressor worth the higher upfront investment over a fixed speed compressor?” While fixed speed compressors remain a reliable choice for certain continuous, flat-line air demands, they can […]

With energy prices remaining a critical consideration for manufacturers across East Anglia, facility managers are under constant pressure to optimise site efficiency. Yet, in many production plants across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, compressed air leaks are causing thousands of pounds to be quietly escaping into thin air every single month. The British Compressed Air Society […]

When a compressor breaks down, the pressure to get things back up and running is immediate. Downtime affects production and can ultimately mean failing to deliver on commitments to customers. The first question our engineers get asked when they attend an emergency breakdown is usually not what failed, but how fast can air be restored. […]

Hot weather can put extra strain on your compressor, especially when systems are running for longer periods or operating in less than ideal conditions. Higher temperatures can have a negative effect on efficiency as well as increasing wear on key components and raising the risk of breakdowns. Here’s a few simple checks you can do […]

The engineering sector continues to face a well-documented skills gap, with a shortage of qualified technicians entering the industry. At Cambs Compressors, we’re commited to doing our bit to address this by investing in apprenticeship programmes that give young people the opportunity to get hands-on and develop practical skills from day one. For over 5 […]

As part of our commitment to our continual learning, development and improvement programme, all of our engineers have recently completed manufacturer training at BOGE’s UK headquarters in Huddersfield. The training was a great chance for the team to spend time with the manufacturer and get hands-on with the latest equipment. Cambs Compressors are a BOGE […]

We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent customer relations and often work closely with our customers as their businesses grow and change. One of our valued long-standing customers is Prism Electronics Manufacturing Ltd, who have been operating in St Ives, Cambridgeshire since 1991 and have built a strong reputation for producing high quality precision electronic components […]

At Cambs Compressors, we always enjoy giving young engineers the chance to get stuck in and see what the job is really like. We recently welcomed Abby Turner to the team for a 3-day work experience placement as part of her Level 3 Engineering NVQ at Cambridge Regional College. Abby, who is the daughter of our Service […]

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