Either way, the answer is yes! Let me explain. Having adequate receiver capacity is very important to both reciprocating and screw compressors to prevent rapid cycling in the load/unload or start/stop condition. As mentioned in a previous blog post, having large storage helps make a compressor run more efficiently and extends its lifetime. But a […]
FPDA announces new executive director
Annapolis, MD β The FPDA Motion & Control Network (FPDA), a national trade association serving motion solution providers, including distributors and manufacturers of fluid power, automation and electro-mechanical technologies has announced the appointment of Barbara Dunlavey, CMP, CAE as their new Executive Director. Ms. Dunlavey replaces Trish Lilly, who served the association since 2009. With […]
Piab acquires Sweden-based Vaculex
Piab has acquired Sweden based Vaculex, a leading manufacturer of lifting equipment based on vacuum technology. With 30 years of experience, Vaculex designs, manufactures and sells ergonomic lifting systems for various applicationsβe.g. baggage handling, packaging, distribution and logistics. Piab and Vaculex have complementary product offerings and the combination will enable accelerated growth. Both companies have […]
Compressed air fail: High discharge pressure
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge An automotive manufacturer was having trouble with itsΒ large centrifugal compressors, which were constantly going into surge condition. This is a damaging condition where the air going through the compressor suddenly stops and starts, shocking the fast spinning rotors in the machines and causing stress on the internal […]
New Mi-T-M diesel air compressor/generator combination unit unveiled
Mi-T-M Corp. hasΒ announced the release of the new diesel 30-gal air compressor/generator combination unit. With the convenience of two machines in one, the new air compressor/generator unit is suitableΒ for industrial applications that require electrical power and air. The new air compressor/generator features a 9.1-hp Kohler KD420 diesel overhead valve engine with electric start and glow […]
How important are storage receivers to my screw compressor?
If you have one or more lubricated screw compressors that run partially loaded in load/unload mode, the size of the storage receiver is quite important to the compressor operating efficiencyβand may affect its lifespan. If your compressors run in modulation mode, the least efficient way to run a screw compressor, the compressor efficiency is likely […]
What type of compressor should I use for my industrial site?
There are many choices to consider when looking to buy a new compressor for your industrial plant. The most common choices are reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, and centrifugal compressors. The best choice depends on the size of your facility and how you use compressed air. If you have a very light compressed air loadβand donβt […]
Top 8 pneumatic stories of the year
Although fluid power is whatβs referred to as a βmature technology,β that certainly doesnβt mean itβs an area of technology where there isnβt news, where there arenβt improvements over old designs or subsystems, or where everyone knows all the best practices. So, in that spirit, letβs take a look back at some of the top […]
Compressed air fail: Lack of maintenance
A small wood products company was hesitant at first, but after some prodding they allowed a compressed air auditor to have a look at their compressed air system. Instruments were placed on the single air compressor and a flow meter installed. Pressure loggers measured the compressor discharge and plant pressure. When the data was analyzed, […]
Fabco-Air launches enhancements to online product configurator
Gainesville, Fla.-basedΒ Fabco-Air Inc. has unveiled its updatedΒ comprehensive, user-friendly, and dynamic product configurator.Β The improved Fabco-Air configurator generates all the following relevant deliverables from one location: β’ Specific Product Part Number β’ List Price β’ Lead Time β’ CAD File β’ Applicable Seal and Repair Kit Part Number(s) and List Price(s) β’ Appropriate Accessories: β’ Mounting Hardware […]
