A compressed air leakage and end use study was completed by an auditor at a printing plant.Β A number of leakage points were identified, and during the course of the ultrasound survey a few inappropriate end uses were identified because they, too, produce an ultrasonic signal. One compressed air consumer that was identified as inappropriate […]
Compressed air fail: Ventilation
A metal products processor installed a new 75-kW VSD controlled air-cooled compressor in its plant β located in a separate compressor room.Β The environment in the plant is full of aerosols produced by the process machinery cutting and milling process, so the ventilation system is the compressor room was updated to bring in 100% outside […]
Vanair welcomes new Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development
Vanair has announced that Michelle Mieras has joined the company as Director of Fleet Sales and Business Development, focusing on building and developing relationships with strategic accounts nationwide. Michelle joins Vanair with 25 years of Automotive and Fleet experience, holding positions as Sales Representative, Fleet Manager, and Comptroller. She comes to Vanair from a leadership […]
What are air leak best practices?
Leaks waste compressed air energy.Β Typically, 15% to 30% of all the compressed air produced by the air compressor never gets to the final use. A key part of managing system energy is also managing leakage.Β To properly manage leaks, it is important to have a management champion overseeing the leakage levels in the plant […]
Piab extends piSOFTGRIP program with the piSOFTGRIP 30-3
The vacuum-based soft gripper will grip sensitive and lightweight objects of odd geometries and/or an unusual surface. piSOFTGRIP has three gripping fingers and a sealed vacuum cavity, all made in one piece, resulting in a simple and robust product. The product is not sensitive to dust and the gripping force is easily adjusted and controlled […]
Pre-engineered robotic carton clamp tool can be used out of the box
This standard clamp tool is designed to increase efficiency and decrease production time. The carton clamp tool EOAT is pre-engineered and one-of-a-kind in the industry; itβs simple to set up and allows for multiple configurations and accessories. Itβs a suitable tool for handling boxes, crates, and trays and has a payload of up to 50 […]
Compressed air knowledge Lacking? Throw the book at it!
By Ron Marshall If you want to learn a lot about compressed air, you need to be prepared to read.Β There are very few comprehensive training courses covering the full subject of compressed air from inlet air, through the compressors, filters, piping and to the end uses.Β One βmust haveβ document is the Compressed Air […]
Compressed air fail: When unloaded is loaded
A compressed air auditor placed data loggers on a 100 psi system, measuring pressure, power and flow.Β He downloaded the data and started scanning through it only to find a surprise.Β Instead of finding a system running between its 90 to 100 psi setpoint, the system, during low load times reached as high as 150 […]
Compressed air fail: Mind the gauges
A sawmill had a large compressor located in a small outbuilding near their mill. The compressor was moved away from the plant because there was excessive dust inside. But even in a remote location, the sawdust found its way into the compressor intake β and deposited inside the compressorβs air-cooled aftercooler.Β The restriction caused by […]
Compressed air fail: Verification spots trouble
An aerospace plant purchased a new high efficiency variable speed drive compressor to replace an older VFD unit that had come to the end of its lifespan.Β The new compressor was more efficient than the old unit and was expected to save significant energy; calculated specific power was projected at 22 kW per 100 cfm […]
