productCuts energy waste
Danlers has launched an IP66 rated Batten Mount Passive infrared occupancy switch that, it says, can deliver significant energy savings.
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productReduce your carbon footprint with Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Idhammar has announced a significant addition to the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) system: the Energy Monitoring Module.
articleControlling water contamination
Three basic contaminants need to be considered with regard to compressed air systems – water, solid particles and oil. Here, Ben Rickards, product technical manager at Norgren, focuses on water.
productHigh strength synchronous belt
Gates Industrial Europe has introduced a new synchronous belt, PowerGrip GTX, which is designed to serve the heaviest drives in industries ranging from wood processing and paper industry equipment to compressors, machine tools, roller conveyors, and many more.
articleSources of steam: Selection matters
With a large number of process heating applications requiring an efficient source of steam, stakeholders are often required to decide between a boiler and a generator. Rob Brown, technical manager – industrial boiler plants at Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating, comments
articleThe changing face of compressed air specification
With end users become more focussed on making energy savings in their business, Andy Jones, general manager at Mattei, comments on how requirements for systems and equipment are changing, and the latest developments that will help pave the way.
newsTrade association: Membership gains
In the last decade, BCAS (British Compressed Air Society) membership has reached record levels, with more than half of members receiving awards for a 10, 15, 25 or even 50-year association with the society. Here, Chris Dee, executive director, outlines some of the key benefits members derive from belonging to a trade association.
newsTraining initiatives: An air of confidence
Compressed air is used in thousands of applications and is vital to the productivity of industries around the globe. Compressed air engineers have transferable skills; rewarding and challenging work; competitive salaries; good career progression and yet, in the UK and other nations, there is a significant shortage of qualified, experienced technicians and a real problem exists in attracting young people into the sector. Chris Dee, executive director of BCAS explains
newsThe ongoing need to compress energy usage
The challenge to manage precious energy resources is ongoing, with legislation and voluntary initiatives being introduced to help improve efficiency within industry. As a result, compressor manufacturers, like many other manufacturers, are working hard to squeeze the last ounce of energy efficiency from their packaged products. Greg Bordiak, technical officer at BCAS, comments
articleBacteria and condensate
While Beko Technologies’ sales and service staff may hear expressions of pride and satisfaction about a new compressor or the energy saving performance of a dryer or intelligent control system, there’s not the same excitement over a new condensate management system – until there is a problem. Here, Chris Norris UK service manager explains more about the less glamorous side of the compressed air business
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