Once again, Sauer Compressors will be present at Hannover Messe ComVac. The boothβs highlight will be the design study of the brand new Orkan series. It will top up the Breeze series and will include compressors with final pressures of up to 500 barG. Additionally, the series will offer booster solutions with inlet pressures of […]
Why should you care about your cooling media?
Air compressors create heat, and lots of it.Β If this heat is not properly removed, then problems will occur in a compressed air system. Over-temperature shutdowns and failed air dryers are common symptoms of improper cooling.Β It is important to choose your compressor cooling method wisely and to ensure whatever media you choose is suitable to […]
CVPC series of vacuum cartridges
The new CVPC series combines for the first time a pilot-operated solenoid valve and a single stage Venturi,Β all in the form of a cartridge weighing no more than 22 g.Β Its βall-in-oneβ design, compactness and lightweight are features exclusive to COVAL. These patented newΒ vacuum cartridges offer all the advantages expected by manufacturers, integrators and users: β’ […]
Why is receiver tank protection important?
Compressed air receivers have many uses in a compressed air system and one is to protect against pulse loads.Β In fact, these devices, if installed properly, can be used to enhance pulse loads like dust collector cleaning operations. A common problem with dust collectors that use reverse pulse compressed air cleaning is the lack of […]
Vacuum gripper uses foam pad or suction cups
Piabβs Kenos KVG series of vacuum grippers has been extended to include the option of using suction cups, instead of the technical foam pads offered as standard. The popular vacuum grippers can now be configured with suction cups from Piabβs flexible and durable suction cup series Duraflex BX as well as the generic Value Line […]
Compressed Air Fail: False economy on purchase
By Ron Marshall A compressed air system used for engine start duty needed a new air compressor.Β The old unit had been troublesome and it was difficult to get parts. The purchasing department was asked for quotes for a new unit and obtained three bids from various suppliers. In comparing the prices for the replacement, the […]
Piab’s unveils end-of-arm tooling line
Piab is introducing a new line of robotic End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) products, enabling customers to build automated systems that perfectly fit their specific applications. Piabβs complete set of off-the-shelf standard components can be used to solve the real automation challenges facing manufacturers. Made up of several different families of components, the new EOAT line offers […]
Does compressed air blow your budget?
By Ron Marshall One of the most common ways to waste compressed air is to use it for blowing dust or debris.Β Compressed air is often directed at equipment to clean the dust that has settled on the surfaces. But when you think about it, reintroducing this dust into the atmosphere, only to settle on […]
Compressed Air Fail: VSD replacement
A rail yard purchased and installed a 100-hp variable speed drive compressor for supply of maintenance activities in their repair shop β and to supply air to the yard to charge trainΒ braking systems.Β They did everything right, purchasing a large storage receiver, desiccant dryer with dew point control, oversized filters, and a pressure/flow controller […]
piPUMP offers vacuum without the frills
Piab is introducing piPUMP23, a powerful vacuum pump aimed at automated industrial procedures involving, for instance, packaging, sheet metal and wood products. The new pump offers the same premium vacuum ejection performance and energy-efficiency as piCOMPACT23, the companyβs popular all-in-one vacuum generator. However, not included are the advanced integrated controls and additional features of piCOMPACT23, […]
