newsProfit and loss: The gulf grows
A study into the profitability of the UK’s largest air compressor companies has revealed a widening gap between those firms who are making outstanding profits and those who are losing money.
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articleFood and beverage grade air: Best practice guidelines
New best practice guidance for food and beverage processors on the safe and efficient use of compressed air has been unveiled by the BCAS (British Compressed Air Society).
productNew model promises faster speed
Nordson EFD announces that they have more than tripled the speed of their PICO series jet dispensing systems—from 150Hz (cycles per second) up to an industry-leading continuous 500Hz, making the new and improved versions the fastest piezoelectric valves available to the global manufacturing community.
articleEfficient compressed air generation – and heat for free
When compressed air is generated, heat is inevitably produced as a by-product. Anyone looking to enhance efficiency can use this heat and increase the efficiency of compressors to about 95% as a result. To achieve this, there are easy-fit heat exchangers which can even be fitted to existing stations. This investment often pays for itself within less than a year. Mark Whitmore, general manager at BOGE Compressors, explains
productSeal-less valves
Wanner International has introduced a range of heavy duty, seal-less diaphragm bypass valves that are reported to provide accurate, repeatable smooth response without causing ‘chatter’ in bypass lines.
productKitemark is key
Adaptaflex is warning electrical industry professionals that flexible conduit and fittings should not be regarded as commodity items.
productEasy operation
Smith Flow Control’s Easi-Drive portable valve actuator securely and effectively operates valves in power plants, oil refineries, paper mills and chemical processing facilities.
articleReap the benefits of forward planning
For OEMs of continuous driven equipment such as pumps, fans or compressors, design engineers could be incorporating into products motors that will offer customers significant operating savings, as well as enabling them to design products that could be smaller and lighter, as Nigel Evenett, motor specialist at Lafert Electric Motors, explains
productSludge transfer solution
An EZstrip TR Muncher from NOV Mono has helped solve a maintenance problem for a German wastewater treatment plant, reducing the number of pipeline blockages occurring at the Käranlage Jagersfreude plant.
productLabour-saving connector
The new and patented K9 Clamp connector from Hylec-APL is said to cut electrical installation times by up to 80% and increase profits for installers.
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