productNew technical officer
BCAS has also appointed Dean Abbott as its new Technical Officer designate. Dean will take over from Greg Bordiak, who is retiring at the end of 2015 after more than 25 years in the role.
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articleEnergy first and foremost
Welcome to the 2015/16 edition of AirUser – your Independent Guide to Air Powered Systems. While the much longed for resurgence in UK manufacturing continues, so too does the quest for greater energy efficiency.
productNew BCAS Executive Director Appointed
Training courses, the offer of free associate membership, and a change of personnel – there’s a lot going on at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), as Chris Dee, executive director, explains
articleSaving energy when the temperature drops
Forecasters are currently predicting a harsh winter. Whether these predictions come true remains to be seen, but Greg Bordiak, technical officer at BCAS (British Compressed Air Society), says it serves as a useful reminder of the need to keep your compressor running efficiently in the cold weather
articleMaximising eco efficiency
In this article Dean Abbott, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) brings us up to date on the Eco-design directive (2009/125/EC) – Lot 31 and argues for a sensible and achievable approach for compressed air manufacturers
productLegislation update
As always change is in the air on the legislative front for manufacturers distributors and end users of compressed air. Here Dean Abbot, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society steers us through some of what is expected in 2016
articleGiving and seeking information
It’s been a busy first half of the year for BCAS. Its new personnel – Vanda Jones, executive director, and Dean Abbott, technical officer – have been out and about catching up with existing members and visiting exhibitions to promote the benefits of BCAS. Back in the office, work has focused on a new website and an online survey
articleA look back as a new era begins
At the end of this year, Andy Jones will come to the end of his two year term as president of BCAS. Here, he looks back over a very busy couple of years
articleUnderstanding compressed air: Train to gain
There are currently no formal accreditation schemes for designing, installing and maintaining compressed air systems. This means end-users could well be receiving poor advice and safety could be compromised. BCAS explains more and outlines some of the courses it offers
articleThe need to put safety first
The misuse of compressed air through poorly designed equipment, complacency or at worse, a bit of misdirected horseplay could well result in serious injury or even a fatality. BCAS outlines the potential risk and reviews the legislation to ensure that you remain compliant
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