With the intelligent Aquamat i.CF, Kaeser Kompressoren has redefined condensate treatment. Available for delivery volumes up to 90 mΒ³/min, this new oil-water separator now comes equipped for the first time with the Aquamat Control internal controller, which undertakes active management of the process while simplifying maintenance planning and making service work cleaner. Wherever compressed air […]
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Compressed air fail: Strange CFM profile
Β A sawmill maintenance department requested a compressed air assessment to determine the efficiency of its system and to find out if any improvements could be made to reduce their compressed air system operating costs. They called in an auditor who placed data logging equipment to measure pressure, flow, and power. From these measurements, the auditor […]
Rotary screw compressors more efficient than ever
Rotary screw compressors are the dependable backbone of an industrial compressed air supply. With a multitude of features, the innovative CSD/CSDX range from Kaeser Kompressoren fulfills this role more efficiently, dependably, and economically than ever before, while at the same time reducing a companyβs COΒ² footprint. The most important highlight of these compressors is their […]
Compressed air fail: Air dryer robbery
A routine audit of a wood products company has turned up some surprising results on a system that was thought to be very efficient. The system is simple β one compressor, a 100-hp variable speed drive controlled (VSD) screw compressor, and a heatless desiccant air dryer. Data loggers were placed on the system by a […]
Compressed air fail: Two VSDs
A bakery upgraded its aging compressed air system with to new air compressors. The corporate directive was to replace any old equipment with new more efficient types that would help reduce the companyβs carbon footprint. As a result, the decision was to purchase variable speed drive (VSD) compressors to reduce compressed air energy consumption. Generally, […]
Compressed air fail: Check valves
A metal products company had a system of multiple compressors arranged in two compressor rooms.Β The maintenance workers were having constant problems setting up their compressors to run in a logical sequence. For some reason, the main compressor would never turn off in automatic start, which would allow them to save energy.Β The big compressor […]
Lifting more with less with Piabβs new piCOBOT L vacuum pump unit
Piab has continued to evolve its piCOBOT program by adding a larger version. Developed with the needs of customers in mind who work with small industrial robots and cobots, its high payload combined with a low building height enables maximum capacity usage. With its lifting capability of up to 35 lb, the piCOBOT L is […]
Compressed air fail: Remote coolers
A wood products company had issues with its compressor room. Despite installing good filtering, the compressor oil and air coolers would clog up with sawdust β and the compressors would constantly overheat. The maintenance manager, remembering something from one of his previous jobs, decided to move his compressor coolers outdoors. This worked great in the […]
Quality air is critical for aerospace manufacturing
Compressed air quality is crucial for aerospace manufacturing, as aircraft components and tools must be of the highest quality and precision. This demanding standard for component quality urges aerospace manufacturers to utilize compressed air with specific requirements. The air must be clean, dry, and unvaried under pressure. If the air becomes dirty, moist, or varies […]
Festo solution for DeltaV DCS allows pilot valve manifold, I/O integration
Festo now offers CPX valve manifold configuration to Emerson DeltaV DCS systems for fast, simple, and effective programming, commissioning, and validation of Festo-based pneumatics for skids and machines. This first-of-its-kind third-party commissioning solution brings one of the worldβs most versatile valve manifold control platforms, CPX, to the DeltaV DCS ecosystem. Fast commissioning enables system integrators […]
