A food processing plant was running out of compressed air capacity and decided to bring in an auditor to assess the size of the new compressor. The auditor hooked up his instruments to measure compressor pressure, power consumption and flow. Very soon, the auditor began to notice that things didn’t quite add up. When in […]
Air Preparation
Compressed Air Fail: Dryer control problem
A food processor purchased a surplus air compressor and dryer at auction for their processing facility. The compressor was much larger than required, but the plant manager had hopes for future expansion. Because the air pipes in the plant run in unheated areas, a surplus heatless desiccant dryer was also purchased. The dryer has an […]
What are sizing considerations for an FRL?
Careful consideration to the sizing of the components feeding an end use is important. If not done correctly, the performance of the device can be negatively affected. Too often, low pressure problems will occur because a plant has selected a filter, regulator, lubricator (FRL) combination that is a standard size for all devices in the […]
How do I size air tool hose and connectors?
Perhaps you’ve tested your air tool and found that it is getting a much lower pressure that its rating. This could be causing sluggish performance and a lack of power, leading to lower productivity. With a little bit of research you can fix the problem by matching the correct hose and connector to the tool. […]
New 380 Series pressure/vacuum pumps released
Gardner Denver Thomas has released newly developed 380 series variants: 380CE32 (115/60/1), 380CS32 (100/50/60/1) (380CUU32 (230/50/1) coming soon). These oil-less single WOB-L piston units can be used for pressure or vacuum operation and are engineered to be versatile and reliable for a wide array of market applications, ranging from General to specific Medical, Laboratory, Food and Beverage, […]
ASCO introduces 617 series SentronicLP electronic pressure regulator for low-power applications
ASCO has introduced the ASCO Numatics 617 Series SentronicLP proportional electronic regulator for accurate pneumatic pressure control in applications with limited power supplies. “The 617 Series’ 4-W power consumption offers design and control engineers a highly reliable and cost-effective solution for pressure regulation in low-power environments,” said Andy Duffy, vice president sales – Americas, ASCO. […]
My air tool doesn’t perform well, what’s wrong?
Complaints about poorly performing compressed air tools are quite common at industrial sites. The tools may lack torque, and even stall if any significant load is placed on them. This lack of output could be reducing your production output—and therefore be costing you money. Many times, the source of the problem is poorly designed supply components: the […]
Next generation of DSD-series rotary screw compressors unveiled
The next generation of DSD-series rotary screw compressors is now available for flow rates from 14 to 25 m³/min. Featuring all-new airends with high efficiency Sigma Profile rotors and IE4 motors, they deliver improved specific power of up to nine percent as well as up to six percent greater flow rates than previous models. These […]
ROSS Controls updates online shopping functionality
To improve its customers experience across all channels, ROSS Controls has updated its shopping cart to include new features and better functionality overall to serve customer demands. Launched in January, the new ROSS Shopping cart includes features that allow users to order products, track orders, track downloaded 3D model drawings, save multiple shipping addresses, manage their address book, and update […]
How much is my timer drain costing me?
When ambient air is squeezed into compressed air, it can’t hold as much water vapor. It’s kind of like squeezing a sponge, free water forms as condensate and will travel down into your compressed air system if not removed. Similarly, when the 100% saturated air the compressor produces is cooled, either the compressed air piping, […]