productSpeedy set up for compact controller
Available from West Control Solutions, MAXVU is a compact controller that can be set up in less than a minute for many packaging, food and beverage and textile industry applications.
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productDC to AC conversion
Converting spinning frames from DC control to AC has helped increase production capacity of spun yarn at Brintons Carpets, while eliminating motor spare parts, lowering maintenance costs and saving energy.
productQuick to tackle bait packaging problem
When Nash Tackle suddenly found itself under pressure to include nutrient and ingredient declarations on all of its fishing baits, product feeding and coding specialist Rotech came to the rescue with a flexible offline system capable of overprinting pouches with shoals of different data.
articleCompressed air: Worthy of greater respect
In a competitive global economic market, the importance of compressed air has never been more apparent. Here, Chris Dee gives his annual BCAS executive director’s report.
articleEnhancing safety through efficient maintenance
Compressed air is often regarded as the fourth utility, yet, despite being a pivotal component of many manufacturing and industrial processes, its safe use can sometimes be overlooked. Here, Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society discusses the ways in which compressed air systems can be managed and maintained to ensure greater safety.
productSurface defect imaging challenge at PPMA Show
STEMMER IMAGING’s novel Trevista Surface 50 inspection system is supplied with structured diffuse illumination, lens, software, PC and a 5 MPixel Genie TS camera from Teledyne DALSA.
articleQuick response to a pipework challenge
Expansion at GTI Corporation has led to a new factory in Dunstable which required compressed air, pipework and a chiller. Despite the factory being empty, there were some significant installation challenges and a tight schedule to overcome.
articlePipework system praised for its flexibility
When a new compressed air distribution system was needed at Persico Spa’s Nembro factory in Northern Italy, Teseo provided 5km of its Hollow Bar System (HBS) piping, designed to meet strict energy efficiency standards.
article300,000 hours and still going strong
Three Hydrovane compressors have clocked an impressive 310,000 working hours for Dundee Energy Recycling (Dundee Energy) since its waste-to-energy recycling plant first opened its doors in 1999. Regular servicing and planned maintenance are key to the machines’ performance
articleRefrigeration dryers: Selection matters
BCAS is asked for its views on a wide range of compressed air topics. Here, Greg Bordiak, technical officer, focuses on one of the questions that he is frequently asked: Are all refrigeration compressed air dryers the same?
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