When controlling screw compressors, the goal is to try to keep all the running compressors fully loaded except one. And the one running partly loaded … [Read More...] about Why is compressor control important?
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How do air motors work?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor A motor is any device designed to convert one form of energy into rotational mechanical force. For example, an … [Read More...] about How do air motors work?
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Festo introduces online 3D CAD Configurator for actuators and accessories
Festo continues to enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to lower engineering and purchasing overhead and bring machines to market faster with the company’s new online 3D CAD Configurator for … [Read More...] about Festo introduces online 3D CAD Configurator for actuators and accessories
PMMI Foundation awards $16,000 in fall scholarships to students
The PMMI Foundation, of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, awarded $16,000 in educational scholarships to students last fall. Four students received $4,000 … [Read More...] about PMMI Foundation awards $16,000 in fall scholarships to students
Service truck equipment study reveals overwhelming preference for rotary screw air compressors
VMAC surveyed 340 people in the service truck industry in 2022, asking them questions about their fleets and service truck equipment. The data shows 80% of professionals prefer rotary screw air … [Read More...] about Service truck equipment study reveals overwhelming preference for rotary screw air compressors
ELGi announces rebranding of portable air compressor line in North America
ELGi Compressors USA Inc. (ELGi), a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, a compressor manufacturer, announced the strategic rebranding of its portable air compressor line in North America, … [Read More...] about ELGi announces rebranding of portable air compressor line in North America
piCOMPACT 10X SMART has added functionality on small footprint ejector
The piCOMPACT 10X SMART is a compact, efficient, and intelligent ejector that enables you to take the next step in production control and ease of use. Based on COAX technology and integrated IO-Link … [Read More...] about piCOMPACT 10X SMART has added functionality on small footprint ejector
Pneumatics winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards announced
Winners of the 5th annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced during a virtual celebration to recognize innovation and engineering achievements. This year, our … [Read More...] about Pneumatics winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards announced
Ingersoll Rand to acquire SPX Flow’s air treatment business
Ingersoll Rand has entered into an agreement to acquire SPX Flow's Air Treatment business for approximately $525 million. With expected revenue of approximately $180 million in 2022, the Air Treatment … [Read More...] about Ingersoll Rand to acquire SPX Flow’s air treatment business
Atlas Copco acquires compressor distributor in New Mexico
Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of the compressor business of Mesa Equipment & Supply Company (Mesa) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and 19 employees will join Atlas Copco. The … [Read More...] about Atlas Copco acquires compressor distributor in New Mexico
ControlAir introduces Type 855BP miniature back pressure regulator
ControlAir, a leading manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, announced the new Type 855BP Miniature Back Pressure Regulator. Type 855BP is a compact relief valve … [Read More...] about ControlAir introduces Type 855BP miniature back pressure regulator
VMAC Releases UNDERHOOD 40 Air Compressor For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
VMAC has released the UNDERHOOD40 – Van Series for 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with a 2.1 L turbo diesel engine. This latest UNDERHOOD40 rotary screw air compressor is engineered specifically for … [Read More...] about VMAC Releases UNDERHOOD 40 Air Compressor For Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Ayhan and Dr. Karl Busch earn Gold Medal of Honor from district of Lörrach
Three generations of the Busch family were present to witness the honoring of Ayhan and Dr Karl Busch. The couple was awarded for their joint life’s work, their social and cultural commitment and … [Read More...] about Ayhan and Dr. Karl Busch earn Gold Medal of Honor from district of Lörrach
Pack Expo heads back to the Midwest
Pack Expo International is scheduled to run from October 23-26 at McCormick Place Convention Center. Pack Expo International, the annual Fall tradeshow and conference dedicated to packaging machinery … [Read More...] about Pack Expo heads back to the Midwest
Festo marks 50 years in the U.S. with expansions in U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D
Festo U.S., celebrating its 50th anniversary year, announces expansion plans for its 47-acre campus in Mason, Ohio. A new production facility and the expanded research and development center will be … [Read More...] about Festo marks 50 years in the U.S. with expansions in U.S.-based manufacturing and R&D
VMAC releases its 2022 “State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report”
The 2022 edition of VMAC’s State of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report has been released, sharing fascinating insights from mobile air users. “We are pleased to release VMAC’s latest … [Read More...] about VMAC releases its 2022 “State Of The Mobile Compressed Air Industry Report”
A new era of human-robot collaboration: the first pneumatic cobot
What if there was a robot that was easy to operate, did not require a safety fence and was also attractively priced? That would introduce a whole new era in human-robot collaboration. This new era is … [Read More...] about A new era of human-robot collaboration: the first pneumatic cobot
