Lunch and learn (1st May 2009)

Atlas Copco Compressors aims to further understanding of compressed air through 'lunch and learn' events.

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  Air of quality key to Knauf (1st May 2009)

Over the past few years, a multimillion- pound investment at Knauf Insulation's rock mineral wool production facility at Queensferry in North Wales has resulted in all parts of the production line being either replaced

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  Compressor brings science to life (30th January 2009)

From model engines to flight simulators, paint spraying to patterns of nature, compressed air has a vast assortment of applications at the Science Museum in London. An Atlas Copco GA50 W variable speed drive compressor supplies the air needed to bring science to life for its visitors.

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Atlas Copco re-engineers range of small compressors, breaking air delivery records (22nd December 2008)

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  Time for a health check? (1st November 2008)

Is your compressed air system fit for purpose or fit to drop? Here Kevin Prince, Managing Director of Atlas Copco Compressors offers advice about the elements of a compressed air system to examine in order to ascertain it

From Plant process control

Atlas Copco launches free Compressed Air System Health Check (24th September 2008)

Atlas Copco is offering industry a free Compressed Air System Health Check as part its continuing commitment to keeping energy and production costs down to the minimum...

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  24/7 nitrogen (1st September 2008)

The NG series of nitrogen generators from Atlas Copco provides a continuous, reliable, secure and independent source of on-site nitrogen generation at low cost for a broad spectrum of industry applications.

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Energy-efficient oil-injected industrial compressors (29th August 2008)

The new Atlas Copco GA+ 90-160kW range offers users a premium performance package with free air delivery and energy efficiency. These are claimed to be the first oil-injected compressors worldwide to integrate a water separator into the compressed air cooling system, thereby reducing internal pressure drops by 50% and contributing 2% to overall energy efficiency...

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  Remote role (1st May 2008)

AIRConnect from Atlas Copco Compressors, is a service that links compressed air systems to a highly automated 24/7 internet-based monitoring system. It is said to provide increased availability and reliability of compressed air systems and is designed to ensure that the right service takes place at the right interval.

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  Energy efficiency drives vision (1st May 2008)

Atlas Copco has introduced the new GA range of oil-injected compressors. "The company's drive for energy efficiency while keeping environmental protection and climate change issues in mind has resulted in a completely

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Atlas Copco launches new compressor generation at AirTech 08 (26th March 2008)

The latest workplace compressor and blower solutions, new VSD refrigerant dryer, remote monitoring solutions, finance options and much more on the Atlas Copco stand (A48)...

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  Air solutions centre on compression and speed (1st March 2008)

A variety of compressed air solutions will be presented by Atlas Copco, centring on their latest Variable Speed Drive (VSD) additions, including their new FD VSD refrigerant dryer along with WorkPlace and Class 0 oil

From Plant process control

Atlas Copco Compressors on show (27th February 2008)

Atlas Copco Compressors at Maintec: the latest VSD range additions, aftermarket services and AIRConnectTM remote monitoring system...

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  Energy costs pure squeezed (1st January 2008)

PET bottling production at Tropicana's purpose-built facility in Zeebrugge, Belgium is making significant energy savings following the installation of one of the first new generation of ZD compressor and booster combina

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Atlas Copco compressors chosen for the world's largest semi - submersible offshore drilling rig (7th December 2007)

Offshore oil and gas giant Aker Drilling has awarded Aker Kvaerner a $1.2 billion contract to build two 6th generation deepwater drilling semi-submersibles that will be assembled and commissioned in Stord, Norway...

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Driving costs and emissions down (1st November 2007)

In line with the Staffordshire County Council's demands for high-pressure nitrogen for tyre inflation, and its ongoing task to reduce carbon emissions across the county, Atlas Copco's GN dual output station provided a useful solution.

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Class 0 certification for Atlas Copco ranges (17th September 2007)

Atlas Copco has gained ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 certificates for oil-free air compressors in the centrifugal, tooth, scroll and water-injected screw ranges...

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  Class 0 oil-free air (1st September 2007)

Atlas Copco Kolfor, a company within the Atlas Copco Speciality Rental Division has introduced new products for companies to rent.

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  ISO class O extension (1st September 2007)

Atlas Copco has gained ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 certificates for oil-free air compressors in the centrifugal, tooth, scroll and water-injected screw ranges

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Aftermarket compressed air care (20th August 2007)

Air Connect is an aftermarket service that links compressed air systems to a sophisticated and higlhy automated 24/7 Internet-based monitoring system, explains Atlas Copco...

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  Reliable compressed air (1st July 2007)

AirConnect links stationary compressors to Atlas Copco's automated 24/7 internet-based monitoring system.

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  Enhancements to nutrunner (1st May 2007)

Atlas Copco Tools has introduced Tensor SII, a new angle on one of industry's leading nutrunners.

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A better screw (22nd November 2006)

Atlas Copco Tools, industrial power tools and assembly systems specialist, is introducing MicroTorque screwdriver range, enabling it to provide intelligent solutions for micro torque fastening.

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  Energy-free adsorption dryers (1st September 2006)

For processes requiring high flow dry air produced with negligible energy consumption, Atlas Copco has introduced a high capacity, environmentally friendly XD adsorption dryer range.

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  Efficient air (1st July 2006)

The Atlas Copco Compressors stand will feature a number of energy-efficient aftermarket products and services that include AirConnect a service that connects any compressed air system to Atlas Copco's own automated 24/7 Internet-based monitoring sys

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Atlas Copco’s FREE 2006 Energy Saver CD helps fight rising costs (22nd June 2006)

A completely revised and updated edition of Atlas Copco Energy Saver CD is now available free to every compressor user who needs to fight back against the soaring cost of electricity.

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Free pocket guide to zero fault fastening (23rd March 2006)

Atlas Copco has published 'Error proofed production' a free pocket guide detailing five key steps to achieve zero fault fastening.

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  Free energy saver CD (1st January 2006)

A completely revised and updated edition of Atlas Copco's Energy Saver CD is now available free to every compressor user fighting the soaring cost of electricity.

From Production engineering

  Atlas VSD range boost (1st January 2006)

Atlas Copco has added the GA7VSD to its Variable Speed Drive compressors family - taking the range from 7.7 to 900kW. It claims this makes it the most extensive VSD product range on the market.

From Production engineering

  Angle grinder (1st January 2006)

The LSV 48 angle grinder from Atlas Copco Tools is featured in a new brochure that contains technical details, safety tips and reasons to choose the LSV 48.

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Water injected compressor for pure air (1st September 2005)

In the ultra sterile environment of the pharmaceutical production industry, stringent precautions are applied at every stage of manufacture to ensure total freedom from contaminants.

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  Low noise compressor (1st May 2005)

A new addition to Atlas Copco’s family of VSD compressors is the GA11VSD series, 11kW machines give reduced energy costs and precise pressure control for the smaller compressed air user.

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Inspection system (1st May 2005)

Nanotag is the latest addition to the Scafftag range of inspection tagging systems. It has been developed following discussions with safety and maintenance professionals who highlighted the need for a tagging system for the smallest of applications w

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  Condensate separation efficiency boosted (1st January 2005)

Anew oil/water separator range from Atlas Copco is said to deliver unparalleled levels of condensate separation efficiency and filter lifetime performance.

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OIL/WATER SEPARATORS (1st September 2004)

Atlas Copco believes its OSC oil/water separator range will enable compressor operators to benefit from unparalleled levels of condensate separation efficiency and filter lifetime performance.

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  Battery power (1st September 2004)

Atlas Copco‘s Efficiency through Freedom brochure outlines the benefits of the company’s batteryoperated tool range. Included are battery-operated screwdrivers and nut runners that tighten screws of up to 28Nm torque.

From Production engineering

  Loan scheme (1st September 2004)

Atlas Copco Compressors is taking a pro-active role in encouraging customers to take advantage of the Action Energy interest-free loan scheme to replace plant with more energy efficient compressors and ancillaries.

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  Free handbook introduced (1st July 2004)

Defects identified in an assembly process at a late stage can carry a huge cost burden, which is why Atlas Copco Tools has published a new, free handbook on Error-proofed production.

From Production engineering

  Air of efficiency (1st July 2004)

The theme of Atlas Copco Compressors stand at Energy 2004 is cost effective and energy efficient compressed air production characterised by its latest Airscan survey system, Air Optimum service programmes and vsd compressors.

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  Innovation in oil-free air (1st January 2004)

Atlas Copco has introduced the new AQ range of water- injected screw compressors. The new AQ compressor concept combines the benefits of pure oil-free air, a high-pressure capability, and improved energy efficiency the result of extremely effective

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  Integrated VSD compressors (1st January 2004)

There has been a spate of claims supporting the concept of retrofitting VSD drives to standard fixed speed compressors. Paul ONeill of Atlas Copco Compressors argues the case for integrated VSD and warns that any short term gain from retrofitting cou

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  Free brochure (1st November 2003)

Atlas Copco has added to its range of ErgoPulse nutrunners and screwdrivers. A new brochure outlines the Air-on-Top ErgoPulse tools that enable operators to avoid the hose hook in favour of either the air inlet on top or the convenient air inlet at

From Production engineering

  QUIET TOOL (1st September 2003)

Available from Atlas Copco, LTV nutrunners are described as simple to adjust, simple to operate and simple to service. The tools are said to provide day-long accurate and high speed tightening. The adjustable shut-off clutch in the LTV 8 series minim

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