It is at times interesting to observe the variety of compressed air pressure levels one sees when visiting various industrial plants.Β Some plants operate successfully at pressures near 70 psi, yet others are running at near 200 psi.Β Often, the equipment in the facilities are doing the same function, and the reason for the boosted […]
Variable frequency drive rotary screw air compressors
VFD Series of variable frequency drive rotary screw air compressors from Sullivan Palatek range in size from 15 to 450 hp. The standard VFD microprocessor has a customer-friendly display with expanded descriptions of all the operating controls. It has RS485 communication between it and the VFD and displays all pertinent VFD power consumption data on […]
3-stage compressors for medium pressure
Medium pressure range of industrial air compressors from Bauer features continuous duty rated, 3-stage, air cooled, pressure lubricated compressors for the most demanding requirements. The full-featured control system allows for unattended, automatic operation. Heavy-duty frames and balanced compressor designs do not require a special foundation for installation. 350-1000 psi (24-69 bar) 7.5-240 scfm (212-6800 lpm) […]
What’s the wrong way to install a piping bypass?
Bypass connections are required for pneumatic components that are in continuous use applications, so that the flow of air is not interrupted when the component is maintained or taken out of service. Typically, shut-off valves are installed before and after the component and a piping loop with a shut-off valve routed around the component for […]
New stainless steel high pressure regulator
ControlAir Inc. has announced the introduction of the new Type-3600 Stainless Steel High Pressure Regulator. The Type-3600 safely reduces inlet pressures from as high as 6000 psig (413 bar) down to working pressures ranging between 0 and 225 psig (15.5 bar).Β This first-cut high pressure regulator is constructed of rugged 316 Stainless Steel for corrosion-resistance and […]
2018 NFPA Robotics Challenge scholarship winner announced
The National Fluid Power Association recently announced that Jacob Barnes of Orcutt, Calif. is the winner of the 2018 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. This scholarship program awards $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) to a high school senior who participates in a FIRST Robotics or National Robotics League Competition Team. It may be used […]
Aventics offers IIoT solution for immediate integration
At this year’s Hannover Messe, the bright red suitcase was the exhibit that attracted the most attention at the Aventics stand. βEveryone is talking about the Industrial Internet of Things, or IIoT β lots of companies are looking to take advantage of it,β said Andreas Kliewe, Manager Application & Specification at Aventics. But when it […]
Do I want wet or dry compressed air storage?
The presence of storage receivers in a compressed air system has many benefits.Β The additional storage helps with compressor control, making the system pressure more stable and slowing down the compressor load/unload cycles β reducing compressor power consumption.Β But there is often confusion as to where to put the primary storage located near the compressors. Should the […]
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs specialist honored with prestigious IIoT award
For outstanding digital competence, Aventics Hungary has been honored in the newly established and prestigious industry 4.0 category of the βFactory of the Yearβ contest. The pneumatics specialist has been named βHungaryβs Best Prepared Industry 4.0 Plant.β In the previous year, Aventics Hungary already won three categories in the βFactory of the Yearβ contest: βBest […]
Should you use utility incentives to buy new equipment?
The purchase of air compressors can be expensive. Sometimes the untimely death of your equipment can stretch the maintenance budget, and repairing it can leave you with the same old tired and inefficient equipment.Β If and when problems happen, you should consider looking for assistance through various available energy incentives. For example, a small metal […]
