LOWING COST of ownership is a priority for every operator in the current climate - especially when it comes to the cost-efficient operation of compressed air systems. Long running hours and harsh operating conditions can all contribute to higher costs - and greater wear and tear. Terry Collier, training and development officer at BCAS discusses the importance of ensuring maintenance personnel are trained properly, to avoid exposure to unplanned downtime and repairs.

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The number of commercial and industrial buildings installing photovoltaic systems is growing exponentially. Chris Cowling explains how to get the specification and installation right for now and the long term.

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HBH Laser has enhanced its Kettering facility with the installation of two fibre optic laser cutting machines and an Atlas Copco NGP70+ nitrogen generator. This upgrade enables cutting of non-ferrous materials like brass and copper, offering a faster and cleaner alternative to waterjet cutting

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Capacity, decarbonisation, resilience, and cost are four key drivers in today’s energy market, explains David Bean

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Burner technology has seen significant changes in the last 30 years, with an emphasis on reducing emissions whilst increasing combustion efficiency, says Graham Barker

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DISCOVERING THE true value in a higher purchase price for your mobile air compressor requires a shift in perspective. It's not just about the upfront cost, but rather when Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) proves to be more economical than cheaper alternatives. Here, we flip the script and debunk the most common misconceptions related to TCO, helping you make more savvy purchase decisions.

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When it comes to compressed air applications there are a range of ways to consume less energy, produce more, and achieve lasting benefits in terms of sustainability, profitability, and effectiveness, says David De Pril

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The IP rating system provides a clear indication of industrial equipment’s ability to withstand environmental factors, particularly water and dust, says David Strain

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Good compressed air system design can deliver improved energy performance, explains Vanda Jones

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GB Lubricants has become the first business to use green energy from groundbreaking Gateshead energy scheme

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WHILE IT might seem cheaper to keep fixing small problems in your commercial heating system with ad-hoc engineer visits, it can be a false economy to ‘mend and make do’. You should consider replacing your boiler in your business if you experience any of these common heating headaches…

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ACROSS VARIOUS sectors, including industrial processing, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and automotive, dependable utilities such as compressed air, steam and power are essential to maintaining operations.

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FRESENIUS KABI, a large healthcare company in Friedberg/Hesse, Germany has commissioned a new oil-free compressed air and adsorption dryer system from CompAir in just two days, replacing a cost-intensive rental compressor.

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THE PRESSURE Systems’ Safety Regulations 2000: S.I.128 (PSSR) provide a complete legal framework to control activities from design to installation, examination and keeping of records to name but a few. While some systems may be exempt from the PSSR regulations, all systems will be subject to at least the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

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COMPRESSED AIR is often referred to as the fourth utility, with the electrical energy used to drive air compressors equating to approximately 10% of all the electricity used in the UK.

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AS THE UK continues to 'move away' from EU membership the landscape is starting to become clearer and the true impact on British industry is impossible to ignore. Double compliance and tracking of both EU and UK regulations and legislation is now a reality.

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FROM FOOD packaging and brewing, electronics manufacturing to oil and gas refining, nitrogen is used extensively in numerous process industries. Given this, it's worth exploring the on-going shift from purchasing nitrogen externally to generating guaranteed-purity nitrogen on site using compressed air systems.

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THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) best practice guide entitled The Filtration and Drying of Compressed Air helps operators and specifiers make an informed choice on which type of compressed air treatment equipment is best suited to the air quality required. There are a variety of different compressed air standards that should be considered when assessing the air purity levels required for the application.

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IMPROVING THE energy performance of compressed air systems continues to be a high priority amid soaring electricity prices. In this context, a planned approach to reduce pipework leaks can reduce ownership costs.

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TODAY, THE most common use of drives in industrial environments is for the control of fans, pumps and compressors. In fact, these applications account for about 75% of all drives operating globally.

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250kW containerised boiler plant room is an all-in-one unit that’s able to provide hot water and heating for buildings of various sizes and uses. Thanks to its practical design, it’s easy for our OFTEC-approved engineers to install.

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Discover your hidden factory and improve your Overall Equipment Effectiveness with Idhammar OEE

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Mike Nankivell, marketing director of Daikin distributor, Space Airconditioning, chairs the HEVAC Air Conditioning Plenary Committee and is Vice President of the Heat Pump Association. He is closely involved with industry regulation and legislation. Here he explains what legal requirements are likely to impact our readers in 2011

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All the advantages of the world’s leading blower units – including after sales service – are available anytime and anywhere. Rent our high-quality roots blower hire units and save yourself valuable time as well as the costs for the purchase of new equipment that you only need for short-term applications.

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Reach heights 3.60m - 5.10m

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• Blowdown Vessels Blowdown vessels are designed to reduce the pressure of the blowdown discharge from the boiler to atmospheric pressure, and also reduces the blowdown discharge to drain to acceptable temperatures for compliance to water bylaws.

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Reach heights between 15.45m - 47.70m

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As the name suggests, the Jumbo 150 Archotherm heater is one of the largest we have available at Ideal Heat Solutions. Adaptable and versatile, a 2 or 4-way splitter can be added to this Jumbo unit so it can be ducted up to 160m.

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The Verderflex® Peristaltic Cased Tube Pump range are ideal for benchtop, laboratory and process environments. Tube pumps are perfect for lower flow rates, are fully programmable, with the option of multiple heads. These types of pump provide accurate dosing and repeatability and are capable of handling viscous and chemically aggressive liquids as well as shear sensitive products.

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These types of bearings are self-aligning and feature a large load rating capacity.

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The Ceramic and EXSEV Bearings are designed for applications operating in extreme special environments where conventional bearings are not suitable for.

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LUMiLife TRI-proof LED lights are perfect for use in warehouses, shopping outlets, hotels and offices. They are water-, dust-, corrosion- and pressure-proof, which is why they have earned an impressive IP66 rating and a 50,000-hour lifespan.

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Fulton’s FB range can be configured for gas, oil or dual-fuel installations and for either steam or hot water applications.

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For reliable, removal of water/oil condensate from a compressed air system. Available in: 12v, 24v, 110v and 240v. Inner/Outer Port Sizes: 1/2"e; and 3/8"e; General Information: Small Compact design, Fully Automatic - No maintenance, One model for all duties and simple to install.

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150 litre to 500 litre capacity -40 to +80c with humidity option if required

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