With more than 123 million inhabitants, this yearβs partner country to the 2018 Hannover Messe, Mexico, is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world and has the 15th largest economy. As an automobile nation, it takes seventh place, ahead of Spain, Canada, Brazil, and France. In 2017, the country produced around 3.7 million cars, and […]
Software allows for making 3D-printed customized bag grippers
Piab’s new Customizable Bag Gripper (CBG) design tool is a unique software program that allows customers to design/configure world-class and lightweight vacuum grippers for perfect handling of bags and pouches weighing up to 4.4 lb. Optimally designed vacuum gripper tools for best-in-class grip on specific bags or pouches can be realized within two minutes. β […]
Compressed Air Fail: Ventilation short circuit
By Ron Marshall A milk products company was experiencing overheating problems with their air compressor and air dryer. Two small air cooled compressors had been installed in a closed in mezzanine area above the plant. A well-controlled ventilation system kept the space at lower than 70Β° F, but for some reason the compressors had temperature […]
Stainless steel pressure regulators, valve boosters suitable for tough environments
ControlAir Inc. manufacturers stainless steel pneumatic pressure regulators and volume boosters for the offshore and corrosive environments.These can now be found in one catalog located under βResourcesβ on the company’s website. Common across all products in this group is a rugged construction and the use of corrosion resistant materials.Β With 316L Stainless Steel materials being […]
piSMART elevates packaging to Industry 4.0
Elevating packaging lines to the intelligence levels promised by Industry 4.0, Piab is introducing piSMART versions of its most advanced vacuum technology products. Focused on maximized productivity and energy-efficiency, piSMART vacuum equipment places new cloud-based analysis tools in the hands of operators. Building on intelligent features already available in some of Piab’s vacuum equipment, piSMART […]
What are the benefits of looping my compressed air piping?
By Ron Marshall Most compressed air piping systems are radial feeds, with one-way piping branches feeding out from the compressor room in all directions. Often, the piping starts out in larger size and, if the design engineer wanted to save costs, the diameter of the piping might be reduced near the end of the lines.Β […]
Pressure holding valves
In certain applications, venting of the actuator has to be avoided in case of pressure failure. For this purpose Hafner has developed the so-called pressure holding valve. From a technical perspective the pressure holding valve is a double non-return valve which is blocking the air-flow when neither at port P1 nor port P2 any pressure […]
Compressed air efficiency: 7 tips to get the best bang for your buck
By Ron Marshall The words βbang for your buckβ are frightening when it comes to compressed air, but there are definitely very good opportunities to save money by optimizing the way you operate.Β Compressed air is one of the most costly utilities used in industrial and commercial sites.Β Only about 10% of the energy input […]
Aventics Smart ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Monitor enables predictive maintenance, maximizing system availability
Many users wish for prompt information on the state of wear and energy efficiency of pneumatic systems at a glance to be able to respond to potential leaks or machine downtimes early on. The Smart ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs Monitor (SPM) from Aventics detects the system operating state, analyzes data, and provides this processed information to users for […]
Dearing Compressor announces acquisition of Pittsburgh-based Kruman Equipment
Dearing Compressor & Pump Co., the second oldest Gardner Denver industrial air compressor distributor, recently completed its first ever acquisition, merging with the oldest Gardner Denver distributor, Pittsburgh-based Kruman Equipment. The acquisition allows Dearing to effectively double their industrial air compressor business while providing counterbalance to the dynamic energy market. CEO and President, Rick Dearing, […]
