By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A metal fabrication facility ran two separate systems to feed tools and equipment in two shops on their premises. One compressor ran load/unload, the other was a VSD controlled compressor. The plant maintenance engineer attended a Compressed Air Challenge seminar,Β and as a result, came to realize how […]
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New Ingersoll Rand Rotary Screw Air Compressors with Variable Speed Drive
Ingersoll Rand has introduced new models to its revolutionary line of Next Generation R-Series compressors, which incorporate the latest advancements in variable speed drive (VSD) technology to increase air flow output by up to 15 percent, reduce energy costs by up to 35 percent and increase system reliability. With the launch of the RS30n and […]
What are automatic condensate drains?
Automatic condensate drains are essential components in every compressed air treatment system, purging liquid from receiver tanks, water separators, coalescing filters, and air dryers. Auto drains are small and relatively inexpensive, making them easy to overlook, and too often plant operators underestimate the consequences of a drain failure. A simple drain mishap can easily cause […]
How do I control multiple compressors, Part 2?
To continue this simple question with a complicated answer, in this blog postΒ we will deal with rotary screw compressors, the most common type of compressor found in industrial sites. If you have small reciprocating compressors,Β go back to Part 1 of this discussion. Controlling multiple rotary screw compressors gets more complicated as the number of system […]
How do I control multiple compressors, Part 1?
This is a simple question with a complicated answer. It depends on the type of compressors you have and what your goals are in terms of energy efficiency and pressure control. This first blog post deals with small reciprocating compressors; as forΒ the control of screw compressors, we will save for part 2. If your system […]
Can air compressor heat be recovered?
The recovery of compressor heat can substantially reduce the total cost of energy in most commercial or industrial facilities. Thanks to the laws of physics, the most plentiful useful output of an air compressor is heat. Less than 10%Β of the air compressor energy input is actually turned into useful work at compressed air powered machines […]
Plumbing kits maximize performance, simplify installation
EXAIRs new Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits simplify installation of the Stainless Steel Super Air Knife by including all of the proper fittings and tube for hooking up to a compressed air supply. They also eliminate poor performance attributed to undersized fittings and compressed air supply lines. Stainless Steel Plumbing Kits can also be fully assembled […]
Right-sized pneumatic cylinders ensure performance and efficiency
Here are some basic tips on specifying pneumatic cylinders that economically generate the requisite forces and speeds. By: Nathan Irvine –Β AVENTICS Corp Rightfully, pneumatics is considered extremely simple, flexible and economical. Add to that, air-powered systems are quite durableβthey routinely run for years trouble-free with little maintenance. Thatβs why theyβre used in countless applications ranging […]
The new generation of PRIME MOVER pneumatic actuators
The new generation of PRIME MOVER actuators has significantly improved performance: The PRIME MOVER offers axial motion with no rotational forces involved. The actuator uses all metal construction (no elastomers), so it can be used in temperature extremes, cryogenic to 450Β°F. Additionally, the all-metal construction makes it compatible with the harshest chemicals, plasma, and fluids. […]
Fabco-Air releases new 3-jaw pneumatic gripper
Fabco-Air, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the new FKHS Series 3 Jaw Parallel Motion ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟ Gripper product line.Β The compact design makes these grippers ideal for handling small parts in tight spaces! The ultra compact design is available in 6 different bore sizes: 25mmβ¨ 32 mmβ¨ 40 mmβ¨ 50 mmβ¨ 63 mmβ¨ […]
