articleCompressors: the importance of siting
The efficiency of any compressor is largely dependent on where it’s sited, and the condition and layout of the pipework. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, explains more
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productMobile Yard Ramps
A Mobile Yard Ramp is the best solution for safe and efficient loading and unloading of containers and trailers by forklift truck when no dedicated loading bay is available
articleRotary screw blowers aid yeast production
Rotary screw blowers from Atlas Copco are providing a reliable source of process air for Lallemand GB, a commercial yeast producer. The company predcts it will reduce its annual energy bills by 25% as a result of adopting the technology
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productRising to university challenge
A university in Wales has cut its energy costs by replacing two compressors with a pair of variable speed drive units. The BOGE C30FD models supply process air to power tools and other equipment in the engineering building.
productPoE+ additions
Red Lion Controls has announced three new additions to its N-Tron series of industrial Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) Gigabit products: NT24k-16TX-POE, 1008TX-POE+ and 1000-POE4+.
productHygienic ball valves
Connectors and shut-off valves for compressed air, gases and liquids in the food processing industry have to be easy to flush and clean. Eisele presents a solution with its stainless steel ball valves.
articleValve actuation: Reliability is key
With their various ports and fluid paths, solenoid valves offer flexibility. When chosen and used appropriately they can provide safe switching, reliability, durability and resistance to extreme conditions, extensive lifespan and compact design. Richard Harvey of IMI Precision Engineering explains more
articleRetrofitting: A route to Industry 4.0
Here Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director of obsolete components supplier EU Automation discusses issues to consider when retrofitting in your migration to Industry 4.0.
productNew drive for the smart machine era
Schneider Electric has expanded its Altivar family of variable speed drives. Designed to address the challenges of the smart machine era, the new Altivar Machine ATV340 drive combines optimised installation with cutting-edge application control and advanced, easy-to-integrate automation capabilities.
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