productAdvancements in metal detection
Fortress Technology will be demonstrating latest technologies for its diverse range of custom-manufactured metal detectors at the PPMA Show.
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productRemote control of compressors
A new remote diagnostic tool, the BOGE airstatus, is designed to increase safety and transparency in compressed air production and all associated components.
productNew SOM speeds development of embedded systems
New from NI, the sbRIO-9651 System on Module (SOM) combines the Xilinx Zynq All Programmable system on a chip (SoC) with supporting components such as memory on a small PCB and features a complete middleware solution. Ready-to-go Linux-based real-time operating system (RTOS) is already integrated.
productSpecialists on hand
SICK’s packaging and processing product specialists will be on hand at the PPMA Show to discuss with visitors how a range of product innovations are designed to increase throughput, save production costs, reduce downtime and support quality validation and traceability.
articleThe quest for clean, dry air
An innovative solution is available for industrial applications that need dry, clean air, as Andrew Bird, managing director of Droupout Technology, a supplier of filtration equipment to the compressed air industry, explains
articleLow-pressure blowers: Selection matters
For industries that deal with water and wastewater treatment, the breadth of blower technology available today can be confusing. Here, Rob Boughton, low pressure sales manager at Atlas Copco, outlines the most important factors to take into account when selecting low pressure blower equipment.
newsTrade associations: Delivering benefits to members
It is essential that the UK government continues to do everything necessary to establish a competitive business environment that ensures both manufacturers and businesses see Britain as the most attractive country for investing and re-shoring. The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), UK technical trade association for the compressed air and vacuum industry, continues to campaign to make this happen and represents its members’ interests in future European legislation, as Chris Dee, executive di
news‘Uniform needs’ – EU law
To bring some uniformity to existing and new legislation a new legislative framework (NLF) has been introduced and amongst the provisions is a decision known as 768/2008/EC, which establishes a common framework for the marketing of products. Greg Bordiak, technical officer at BCAS (British Compressed Air Society) explains more
newsSetting the standard – raising the bar
Chris Dee, executive director at BCAS (British Compressed Air Society), provides a brief history of the development of Pneurop and details the latest work being undertaken by the association to improve compressed air efficiency at a European level.
articleQuestion time
As the British Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) technical officer, Greg Bordiak is used to dealing with a wide range of questions from both members and end-users. From pressure tests, to correct operating pressures to specifiying the correct air purity level… Greg has been asked it all! Here he answers three of the Society’s most frequent questions.
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