Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version. Developed with the needs of customers in mind who work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload combined with a low building height enables maximum capacity usage. With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, the piCOBOT L is […]
Compressed air fail: Remote coolers
A wood products company had issues with its compressor room. Despite installing good filtering, the compressor oil and air coolers would clog up with sawdust β and the compressors would constantly overheat. The maintenance manager, remembering something from one of his previous jobs, decided to move his compressor coolers outdoors. This worked great in the […]
Reduced price for CAGI exams offered
Are you a compressed air professional who would like to get CAGI Certified?Β Currently there is a reduced price for writing the Certified Compressed Air System Specialist exam to obtain your CCASS designation. Having this designation is important as it shows you have the knowledge required to be competent in the industry, knowing the general […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ valves: How do they work?
This content was updated on April 6, 2023, with a new section dedicated to proportional valve technology. Compressed air pneumatic systems require methods of safe and precise control of the actuators unique to their accoutrement. Although the medium is fluid, just as hydraulic or process water systems, the execution of control is different in many […]
Packaging manufacturer increases uptime with oil-free compressed air technology
Oil-free compressed air is crucial for packaging companies as there is zero tolerance for oil vapor presence in production. For a flexible packaging company serving North Americaβs food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, detecting oil contamination would mean a facility shutting down, resulting in significant production loss and maintenance costs. In addition, if oil traces reach […]
Why is compressed air pipeline velocity important?
How do you determine the diameter of the compressor room header pipe? Many piping installers might take a look at the outlet diameter of the air compressor and chose a similar size, but due to the variety of different outlet sizes, and the combination of flow of multiple compressors in a room this may not […]
What are the primary goals for compressed air systems?
When running an efficient compressed air system, the primary goals for the production of air are the following: β’ A properly managed supply side results in clean dry stable air being delivered at the appropriate pressure in a cost-effective manner. β’ It is critically important to ensure the consumption of compressed air is managed by […]
EPEQ AIR20 provides dependable air from proven compressor
When you need clean quiet power with no fumes or extensive heat build-up, the EPEQ AIR20 is a proven compressor choice. EPEQ Air Compressors are designed to be ultra-efficient when paired with the ELiMENT Battery. The EPEQ AIR20 reciprocating compressor provides 20 cfm at 150 psi, which is suitable for intermittent air use while performing […]
Wanted for criminal waste: Killer Watt!
Did you know that there are criminals hiding in your plant wasting your energy and hard-earned dollars? In fact, they are nasty, terrible creatures who deserve to be tried and convicted. Be sure to hunt them down and arrest their wasteful ways. Remember that all it takes is a little effort β and it could […]
Compressed air: Dewpoint control saves
A medicinal products supply company installed a 600-cfm heatless desiccant dryer to condition their air, due to the nature of their business they wanted high air quality. They also wanted to save energy, so they upgraded this dryer to dew point dependent switching, a control mode that turns off the 90-cfm purge flow when output […]
