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CSCS card update: The current state of play
THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) important work to support and influence the proposed changes to the CSCS card continues at pace.
Welcome to the 2025/26 edition of AirUser: Your independent guide to air powered systems
Now in its 29th year, AirUser once again brings together expert insight, practical guidance and a comprehensive directory of manufacturers and distributors serving the compressed air community.
We hope this guide will once again serve as a valuable reference throughout the year ahead, and we welcome your feedback on the issues that matter most to you. As always, our thanks go to BCAS and all the contributors who have shared their expertise and perspectives in this edition.
Edward Lowton,
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Ensuring workplace safety with compressed air
SAFETY IS a fundamental concern in all workplace settings, including construction sites, factories, and other industrial environments to name a few. Business leaders have a duty to prioritise the safety of their employees and to protect their assets.
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Mitigating rising supply costs with on-site nitrogen generation
FROM FOOD preservation, to chemical manufacturing, to electronics’ production – industry uses nitrogen gas extensively for its inert properties, helping to prevent oxidation and combustion.
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Understanding PSSR 2000
TIM PREECE, technical officer at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), sheds light on some of the critical requirements of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000.
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New generation of Donaldson compressed air dryer systems offers enhanced reliability and energy efficiency
WITH THE updating of its Ultradryer offering to include standard features that were previously optional extras, Donaldson’s new HRE+, HRS+ and HRS-L+ line-up will help to make achieving a stable dewpoint performance for optimised manufacturing operations simpler and more efficient.
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Navigating industry regulations
LAST YEAR, we wrote about the specific GB/UK legislative and regulatory landscapes, with a focus on the desire for avoidance of ‘double regulating’ and the ongoing state of flux regarding UKCA and CE Marking requirements.
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Best practice for sensor calibration
CALIBRATION IS essential in the compressed air industry to ensure systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably. In an industry where precision is crucial, routine sensor maintenance and calibration are indispensable for maintaining the high standards required in modern manufacturing.
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Selecting the right air compressor for your business
CHOOSING THE right air compressor for your business is crucial to ensuring operational efficiency, reducing energy costs, and minimising downtime. This guide will walk you through the process of selecting an air compressor based on your application demands.
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Maintenance best practice for compressed air
COMPRESSORS ARE the workhorses of many industrial applications, often running continuously in challenging conditions. Add to this the rising cost of energy and it is vital that compressed air systems operate efficiently. Here are 10 essential steps to maintain and extend the lifespan of your compressed air system – with a handy troubleshooting guide for the most common issues.
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From AI to common compressed air mistakes: The experts’ view
THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society (BCAS) Board comprises members from manufacturers to distributors of compressed air systems. AirUser caught up with some of these key industry leaders to learn their views on the latest changes in the industry.
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