articleCompressed air: Opportunities for savings
Improving the efficiency of a compressed air system can be an effective way for manufacturers to lower their energy costs, says Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei
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articleTighter EU regulations get compressor efficiencies motoring
Tighter EU regulations get compressor efficiencies motoring…
articleMaintenance: Putting plans in place
Just like any other piece of industrial equipment, a compressor needs to be maintained correctly to ensure it performs properly and efficiently, and operates safely. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, offers some advice on putting an effective service and maintenance plan in place
articleTips for an energy efficient compressed air system
Here, Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, shares his top tips for specifying, installing and operating an air compressor
articleCompressors: Finding the true life cycle cost
Those looking to invest in an air compressor often rely on zero hour data sheets verified by the Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI)* to predict lifetime performance, as this is the only source of independently verified performance data on air compressors. However, Andy Jones, MD at Mattei, says efficiency levels change over the life cycle of a unit and whilst two compressors may have the same zero-hour performance, the reality is that life cycle costs may vary considerably
articleMaintaining efficiency
Compressors and associated air treatment equipment must be properly serviced, maintained and inspected, as Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains
articleThe ongoing quest for energy efficiency
Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explores how a two-stage sliding vane compressor coupled with a novel intracooling system could present the compressor solution of the future
articleAir compressors and global warming
The summer of 2018 has delivered the longest heatwave in more than 40 years and, to many, represents the ever more evident issue of climate change. It is widely accepted that global warming presents one of the greatest risks to the planet, and therefore humanity, a fact which UK industry cannot and should not ignore. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains the role of air compressors in reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by the industrial sector
articleCompressor selection: Take a long term-view
When making the choice between a vane or screw compressor, there are a number of different areas for consideration. Amongst these, the most important are the long-term factors, as these will paint the most accurate picture of which technology is likely to offer the greatest benefits. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, examines four key areas to take into account when making a compressor selection
articleThe word on oil-free
A report into the global air compressor market has found that oil-free air compressors are expected to increase their share of the market. However, oil-free compressors can come at a higher price than oil-lubricated equivalents, can be less energy efficient, cost more to maintain and still require downstream filtration to ensure ‘oil-free’ air. So are they the most appropriate option? Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains why he thinks oil-free compressors aren’t as infallible, or ne
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