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Take the weight off your feet

Are you on your feet most of the day at work? Do you know that you can feel less tired and be more productive by standing on the right flooring? Anti-fatigue mats and flooring are available to make life at work that little bit easier for workers and more financially rewarding for companies, as the BSIF (British Safety Industry Federation) explains

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Controlling water contamination

Three basic contaminants need to be considered with regard to compressed air systems – water, solid particles and oil. Here, Ben Rickards, product technical manager at Norgren, focuses on water.

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Sources of steam: Selection matters

With a large number of process heating applications requiring an efficient source of steam, stakeholders are often required to decide between a boiler and a generator. Rob Brown, technical manager – industrial boiler plants at Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating, comments

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The changing face of compressed air specification

With end users become more focussed on making energy savings in their business, Andy Jones, general manager at Mattei, comments on how requirements for systems and equipment are changing, and the latest developments that will help pave the way.

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Ensuring that safety is paramount

With so many regulations governing health and safety and compressed air systems, Greg Bordiak, technical officer at BCAS (British Compressed Air Society), believes it’s extremely difficult to stay abreast of the latest legislation. Here, he outlines some of the issues and explains how BCAS can help

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Bacteria and condensate

While Beko Technologies’ sales and service staff may hear expressions of pride and satisfaction about a new compressor or the energy saving performance of a dryer or intelligent control system, there’s not the same excitement over a new condensate management system – until there is a problem. Here, Chris Norris UK service manager explains more about the less glamorous side of the compressed air business

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An uncertain future for nPB?

npropyl bromide – more commonly known as nPB – is a cleaning solvent that has been in widespread use in industrial markets for many years. However, that is set to change, as Alexej Dens, 3M United Kingdom, explains

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Quick-win savings: Potential pitfalls

The desire of compressed air users to reduce running costs has never been greater. As a result, there is a risk that some companies may overlook the benefits of using genuine OEM-supplied parts and maintenance services, according to Sean Fairest, business line manager for Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Service. Here, he explores the issues and potential pitfalls of turning to alternative service providers for perceived ‘quick-win’ savings.

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Welding equipment: Selection matters

Gas welding and cutting equipment includes everything from flashback arrestors and single/multi-stage regulators to blowpipes, nozzles, hoses and accessories. When looking to invest in any of these products there are a number of points to consider to ensure safe, reliable and economic operation, as ESAB explains.

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