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IP65 soft start panel

New from Quantum Controls is a multi-rated and multifunctional soft start panel, incorporating an ABB soft start unit, which allows selections from 15kW down to 1.5kW using one panel unit to cover the full range.

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Sources 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

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The 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.

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Ensuring that safety is paramount

With so many regulations governing health and safety and compressed air systems, Greg Bordiak, technical officer at BCAS (British Compressed Air Society), believes it’s extremely difficult to stay abreast of the latest legislation. Here, he outlines some of the issues and explains how BCAS can help

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Trade 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.

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Training 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

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The 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

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Bacteria 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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