OABC D screw booster compressors are designed for the demanding conditions of industries that require medium pressure at continuous production. They work 24/7 seamlessly, and have high overall equipment efficiency. Provide a suitable option to replace piston boosters; at end of five years, they generate savings of up to 15-20% of total cost of ownership. […]
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Bimba launches plug-and-play vacuum end-of-arm tooling for collaborative robots
Bimba has launched the Collaborative Robot Vacuum Tool (CRVT). This device offers a new plug-and-play end effector option for collaborative robots. Developed to meet the versatile nature of collaborative robots, Bimbaβs CRVT comes off-the-shelf as a complete solution β no external valve is required. Although designed to support a variety of applications with minimal configuration, […]
Dry vacuum pump from Leybold maximizes efficiency in industrial settings
Short, reliable and clean production processes are more important thanΒ ever for the increasingly digital and globally active value chains, in addition to high-qualityΒ results. Vacuum technology provides a significant contribution to meeting theseΒ requirements. This is why Leybold has designed the new VARODRY vacuum pump series for efficient industrial vacuum processes. This oil-free, air-cooled vacuum pump as […]
A chat with the AICDβs Kasey Gould
The Association of Independent Compressor Distributors met last month in San Antonio for its 33rdannual convention. We took the opportunity to catch up with the groupβs Administrator, Kasey Gould, about her role in the organization and what the future holds for the AICD. Gould first became involved with the AICD through what she calls βpureΒ happenstance.β […]
Why should you watch your compressor cycle time?
If you have a lubricated screw compressor running in load/unload mode, you should be aware that the compressor cycle times greatly affect the efficiency of your compressed air system. The cycle time is the amount of time it takes for the compressor to load and unload while supplying your compressed air needs.Β The faster the […]
How important is compressor heat?
Compressor heat is an important subject to think about in the hot days of summer.Β If the heat of compression created by your equipment isnβt properly dealt with overheating will occurβand that will affect the quality of your compressed air, and the life of your expensive compressed air equipment.Β But problems can occur all year […]
Piab offers electrical control units for piFlow vacuum conveyors
Offering their customers the option of using microcomputer-based electrical controls for the popular piFLOW vacuum conveyors, Piab is introducing the first version of a new electrical control unit ECU-10. The electrical control unit simplifies the addition of extra control functions in conveying systems. Apart from supporting basic conveying functionality, the new electrical control unit enables, […]
Dual sealing plugs
Line of dual sealing AFO (axial force only) plugs perform under high pressure environments, offer a leak-tight, metal to metal seal. Can incorporate an O-ring with two backup rings capable of venting pressures to 15,000 psid. In open position, pressure can be vented out of a side port to remove air from a hydraulic system, […]
Should I turn my compressor off at night?
Often, because compressors are located in a far off corner of the building, air compressors are left to run all night and on weekends.Β If there are no production activities during these hours, the air compressor(s) will continue to feed leaks and other miscellaneous loads, such as air consuming equipment left on, or air dryer […]
Eaton now exclusive distributor of Coremo Ocmea caliper brakes
Eaton has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Coremo Ocmea, a manufacturer of brakes and clutches based in Milan, Italy. The agreement gives Eaton exclusive rights to distribute the companyβs full line of products in the United States and Canada, and creates a global industrial clutch and brake leader with a broad […]
