An important part of any energy efficiency project is verification of the project post installation. Checking out the baseline of the new system and comparing it with the old consumption proves the savings … and gives you the confidence that everything is working okay. The chart shown at right shows a real system with a […]
Compressed air fail: Mighty duct tape
Duct Tape (also called duck tape) has been around since the 1940s, when it was designed to be easily used to make quick repairs on things (see Wikipedia). Over the years, it seems many strange and wonderful uses have been found for this handy adhesive tape, including its incorrect use on compressed air systems. The […]
VMACβs spline drive air compressor provides solution for OEMs
VMAC has developed an innovative spline drive air compressor for OEMs that has proven to be a suitable alternative to reciprocating air compressors in industrial applications. OEM-SplineDriveVMACβs direct drive air compressors mount to SAE A, B and C ports on industrial engines, as well as PTOs, and provide 10 to 70 cfm of compressed air […]
Custom-made high-pressure solutions from a single source
When it comes to high-pressure applications, it is a challenge for many users to find equipment that is tailored perfectly to the compressors. However, carefully tuned components are essential for a flawless and efficient high-pressure system. For this reason, Sauer Compressors also offers an extensive range of accessories specially designed for medium- and high-pressure solutions. […]
End-of-arm tooling for press tending
With many years of experience in metal handling across a variety of industries, including deep experience within the automotive industry, Piab understands many complex design challenges. Heavy-duty materials long reaches and multi-tasking are no match for purpose-built End-of Arm Tooling. Robots have grown in popularity for metal handling applications because of their ability to manipulate, […]
Is my compressed air leak tag system working?
Leakage is usually a significant add-on to the cost of operating a compressed air system.Β Almost every factory employee knows there are air leaks, and often can identify where the big ones are, but follow through on this knowledge is often a problem. This is where a good system of leakage detection and repair comes […]
What is compressed air shrinkage?
A common problem in tracking inventory in a business is shrinkage.Β Products or merchandize will disappear before being sold.Β This could be by theft or some sort of accounting problem, but the effect is the same, the effort, energy or money spent in making the product is wasted, with no real return on this effort.Β In […]
Continental plant initiates apprenticeship program for high school students
In cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, the State of Nebraska Office of Apprenticeship and Norfolk Public Schools, the technology company Continental has initiated an apprenticeship program for more than 1,200 local high school students. βWe welcome the opportunity to be a part of the next level of education for those Norfolk High School […]
Balluff BMPs combine IO-Link, analog in single device
The latest additions to the Balluff BMP family of magnetic position sensors combine IO-Link, analog voltage and analog current in a singular device to overcome the limitations of discrete pneumatic cylinder switches. The newly released sensors provide continuous linear feedback β detecting and measuring the position of pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder rods and actuators through […]
Reducing dust with safe, gentle handling of a fragile product
Desiccant gel packs are used to absorb moisture/water (desiccating the surrounding material). The typical function is to protect electronic products, clothes and shoes from the effect of moisture/humidity. Oxygen absorbers are used to absorb oxygen.Β The typical function is to increase shelf life of food or pharmaceutical products.Β Inside these gel packs is a sorbent, a […]
