New IMI Norgren NV miniature manual valves come in variety of porting options.Β Small sizes and a wide variety of construction materials and porting options mean designers and engineers can easily find the right miniature manual valves to meet their space and functional requirements. Competitively priced and easy to install, these valves are problem solvers in […]
Why is compressed air dryer sizing so important?
Too often, air dryers are placed in hot environments where the ambient temperature and compressor discharge temperatures are high.Β This needs to be considered when you are sizing a dryer, so the unit has enough capacity to remove the water from the air. The issue is the amount of moisture in the compressed air at […]
PRD3 series miniature pressure regulator
The Beswick PRD3 series miniature pressure regulator builds on the proven technology of our award winning PRD2 regulator series. Improvements include: An enhanced regulating valve, larger 10-32 threaded inlet and outlet ports, and simplified internal construction. It is a suitable choice if your inlet pressure will decrease over time, as is typical when gas is […]
ControlAir announces new precision air pressure regulator
ControlAir Inc. has announced the introduction of the new high flow capacity Type 7000 Precision Air Pressure Regulator. The Type 7000 is designed to provide the highest level of regulation accuracy and repeatability during variable high flow conditions.Β The large port size options and rugged construction make it suitable to be used in a wide range […]
SMART aims to be an IoT standard for vacuum generators
Ready for Industry 4.0, when you are β piCOMPACT23 SMART is an IO-Link-ready vacuum generator platform available from Piab. Offering operation with either standard 24V IO or IO-Link, the new SMART compact all-in-one ejector is ready to meet the future. Previously offered as an optional added feature, IO-Link is now included as a standard option. […]
Why is location key to effective compressed air storage?
When installing compressed air storage to help with compressor control of lubricated screw compressors, the location of the tank makes a difference.Β Having significant receiver capacity of at least 5 gallons per cfm of trim compressor capacity serves to slow down compressor cycles and make the compressors run more efficiently when operating in load/unload more. If […]
Compressed air fail: Savings by screwdriver
By Ron Marshall A farm implement manufacturer purchased a variable speed drive compressor several years ago to reduce his compressed air production costs.Β For many years the compressor performed as expected, taking the plantβs part load while one or two base units provided efficient full flow duty. A few months ago, there was a change […]
Bimba to unveil new booth, products at IPPE
Bimba will discuss and demonstrate its solutions specifically designed and developed for food safety and packaging during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), February 12-14, at Atlantaβs Georgia World Congress Center (booth #8346). Bimbaβs constantly advancing technologies will be represented by the numerous enhancements the Company has made to its full pneumatic line of […]
piLIFT Smart line of vacuum lifters
Piab is proud to introduce piLIFT Smart, offering a genuine breakthrough in vacuum lifting. Smarter, more energy-efficient, quieter, ergonomic by design, and utilizing the same principles of physics as all vacuum lifters, Piabβs piLIFT Smart represents a paradigm shift as the marketβs first Industry 4.0 ready vacuum lifter. piLIFT Smart takes ergonomic vacuum lifting to […]
Compressed air: Water high and low
By Ron Marshall Water contamination is a frustrating problem with compressed air systems.Β When you have water forming in your piping system, it is amazing how the liquid can seemingly form in both high spots and low areas. Often water problems are caused by another issue, heat.Β Compressed air leaving a compressor may overload the […]
