During a walk-through audit, a compressed air auditor noticed a pail collecting lubricant from a filter drain. The pail was almost completely full, causing the auditor some concern. He knew that this was a sign of several possible problems. High oil or lubricant accumulation downstream of a lubricated screw compressor is often caused by issues […]
Components
Tsunami Aftercooler pre-cools compressed air before downstream equipment
Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions, a division of Suburban Manufacturing Group, introduces the Tsunami Aftercooler, a high-performance solution designed to pre-cool compressed air before it reaches the downstream equipment, maximizing moisture removal and improving system efficiency. With six versatile mounting configurations, a space-saving wall-mounted design, and a powerful cooling system featuring a high-volume fan and finned […]
Compressed air fail: Gunk in drains
By Ron Marshall An industrial plant started having trouble with its air dryer. No matter what the maintenance personnel tried, they could not achieve adequate dew point values. Nobody suspected the upstream condensate drain β especially because, when tested, it did not release any excess condensate or oil. Finally, it was disassembled and found to […]
Compressed air fail: Flow meters
A compressed air auditor did a study at a plastic products plant. Before the study, the maintenance manager had mentioned he was extremely proud that he had 100% redundancy in his system. After the study, the auditor had to tell him some bad news β every one of his compressors were running to service his […]
Aventics pneumatic valves available with higher flow rates
Emerson has released the latest stage of its next-generation Aventics series XV pneumatic valve systems with new flow rates, configurations, accessories, UL certifications and more. These updates give OEMs greater design flexibility and scalability to precisely configure valves when engineering handling systems and automation solutions. After successfully launching the XV03 in most world regions in […]
ELGi launches ground-breaking compressed air stabilization technology
Elgi Equipments has introduced its pioneering compressed air stabilization technology. Designed to revolutionize the way compressors operate in plants with dynamic air demand, the Stabilisor system aims to address the longstanding challenges of unstable compressor performance, inefficiency, and excessive wear caused by frequent load/unload cycles. In industrial settings, the gap between compressor capacity and plant […]
ControlAir introduces regulators for low emission applications
ControlAir LLC announces the release of the Type CG330 and CG340 gas regulators. This innovative productΒ line is specifically engineered to address the growing demand for low-emission solutions in industrial applications involving compressed gases such as inert gases, natural gas, and other sensitive media. The CG330/CG340 series of compressed gas filter regulators are designed to […]
Exhausted actuators can finally breathe with the ERDP Remote Drive
The ERDP Remote Drive is a closed-loop system that captures energy and enables more efficient designs. Air leakage is an accepted challenge in pneumatics applications. It is considered unintentional and requires maintenance and continuous monitoring. However, pneumatic systems are also designed for frequent intentional air releases as part of regular operation, which exhausts usable energy […]
Compressed air fail: How to create compressed air leaks with poor practices
Compressed air leaks are a silent and costly thief of energy, often accounting for 20-30% of wasted energy in industrial systems. While leaks can happen naturally over time, poor practices can accelerate their creation. Understanding the role of piping, end-use equipment, and maintenance in contributing to leaks can help highlight the importance of good practices. […]
Piab expands product offerings with magnetic grippers
Piab is pleased to announce the addition of magnetic grippers to our product portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to industrial requirements. The integration of magnetic grippers addresses specific market demands. These magnets are designed to support various automotive applications, particularly in areas like stamping and body-in-white. The magnets are intended to […]
