articleTraining and apprentice update from BCAS
VANDA JONES, executive director at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) provides an overview of the latest training and apprenticeship opportunities.
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articleRising to the challenge
UNPRECEDENTED ENERGY energy costs, materials’ availability, price increases, the Covid pandemic …It’s fair to say that the industry continues to face significant challenges. We caught up with British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) president Mark Ranger to find out how the Society and its members are helping their customers to navigate some of these challenges, through improved compressor and vacuum efficiencies.
articleWorking safely with compressed air
COMPRESSED AIR is a safe and reliable form of power, accounting for approximately 10% of all the energy used by industry. However, it is important that both employers and their employees know how to work safely and understand the risks involved if good practice is not followed.
articleMaximising compressor performance remotely
COMPLEX, MODERN machinery requires both regular maintenance as well as periodic overhauls carried out by expert technicians. These are usually deployed or trained by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
articleChanging the game for compressed air technology
INNOVATIUM CEO Simon Branch explains how the company’s ‘game-changing’ PRISMA liquid air energy storage technology offers industrial users of compressed air a more efficient solution in the face of rising energy costs.
articleAtlas Copco updates nitrogen generation skid package
ATLAS COPCO’S on-site nitrogen generation system has long been the preferred solution for high-pressure applications such as laser cutting and electronics manufacturing – an all-in-one solution that can handle the peak demands of applications as varied as fire prevention, pipeline services, and aviation tyre inflation.
article5 tips for compressed air sustainability
GENERATING COMPRESSED air is energy intensive and expensive. What’s more, generally 30% of compressed air is wasted or misused. But it is possible to reduce energy usage without negatively affecting a machine’s performance and without significant expenditure.
newsBabcock Wanson to deliver Alternative Energy presentation
BABCOCK WANSON will be providing a presentation on Alternative Energy at the Malt Distillers Association of Scotland (MDAS) technical conference on 12 June (Grant Arms, Grantown on Spey).
articleBCAS: A trusted voice
CLIFF WARNE, who has recently taken on the role of Executive Director at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) talks to AirUser about his aspirations for the trade association and discusses its vital role in protecting the interest of members and end-users of compressed air.
articleThe importance of understanding your manufacturing environment: IP ratings
The IP rating system provides a clear indication of industrial equipment’s ability to withstand environmental factors such as water and dust, says David Strain
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