productAir boost for spring maker
Spring manufacturer Hanson Springs has expanded the specialist spring powder coating facility at its Rochdale production centre and called on Thorite to provide increased compressed air capacity.
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productPrison pressure problem solved
HMP Holme House near Stockton on Tees offers employment training opportunities to prisoners in its modern workshop complex. The woodmill within the complex specialises in production of hardwood furniture, but last year production was often interrupted due to pressure drops within the compressed air system.
productWildacre make up higher quality cosmetics with Thorite Compressor Rental
Based in Bingley, Wildacre Cosmetics designs, develops and manufactures a specialist range of cosmetic and toiletry products. The company’s manufacturing machinery is mainly pneumatically powered, but production problems used to be common due to the unreliability of two compressors.
productSolutions to static electricity
Static electricity can adversely affect most manufacturing processes and can cause major production issues.
productNew compressor delivers savings
Based in Chesterfield, The Corrugated Case Company specialises in the design and manufacture of corrugated cardboard, fibreboard packaging and promotional material. A 2006 fixed speed 18.5kW compressor was struggling to keep up with increased demand, so the decision was taken to purchase a larger compressor.
productData logging proves a point
Data logging has helped an architectural joinery company determine its compressor’s air use and shown the savings possible using a new variable speed unit.
productDischarges and mixes
Safely discharging the contents of a 200L drum whilst ensuring its contents are thoroughly mixed, would once have necessitated a pump and separate mixer or agitator and two people. The Graco Twistork Agitator offers an alternative.
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productManagement team prepares for growth
With the appointment of Mark Yates as capital equipment and aftermarket director, Thorite is further strengthening an already strong Board of Directors ready for the company’s next phase of expansion.
productData-logging identifies savings for timber firm
The savings a company can make by updating its compressor can be considerable, as Thorite has demonstrated at Service Timber in Selby.
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