Fabco-Air has added another product line to the Fabco Fast Shipping Program. The company is pleased to announce the addition of the FA-Series Air Preparation product line to the Fabco Fast Shipping Program. The FA-Series (Air Preparation) 2 Day Shipping Program includes: • 4 Sizes (28 to 350 SCFM) • 1/8 to 1-in. NPT Ports […]
Air Preparation
Compressed air fail: Wet storage
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A metal products manufacturer was well aware of the benefits of large storage receivers installed on its system of load/unload compressors. The receivers act as a quiet zone where water and lubricant can settle out of the air before entering the system dryers. In this zone, the […]
Coalescing filters for high-value air preparation products
MFD Pneumatics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimba, announced the addition of coalescing filters to its line of high-value air preparation equipment. Coalescing filters protect sensitive pneumatic equipment from the harmful effects of air line contamination. MFD’s coalescing filters remove fine oil mist and contamination down to 0.01μ. Fine borosilicate microfibers in the filter media […]
Compressed air fail: Dryer sensing issue
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A building products manufacturer installed a completely new compressed air system to increase reliability and reduce compressed air costs. A new two-stage VSD, externally heated dryer with dew point demand switching, and low differential filters all combined for excellent system energy performance. The power utility installed a […]
Compressed air fail: The knowledge gap
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A manufacturer of computer hard drives recently designed and installed a cutting edge compressed air system made up of premium efficiency components. The company installed six lubricant-free screw compressors, including one VSD. For air quality, premium efficiency heated blower style dryers were selected and came equipped with […]
What are FRLs used for?
Filter regulator lubricators (FRLs) take what can be hot, dirty and wet air from a compressor and make it safe for use throughout the other parts of a compressed air system, which can be sensitive to contamination. First, the air-line filter traps solid particles like dust, dirt and rust while separating water and oil. Removing […]
Compressed air fail: Gray cloud has a silver lining
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A plastic film manufacturer chose to purchase a very efficient VSD-style lubricant-free compressor and heat of compression dryer for a new plant expansion. The unit was designed to supply partial loads very efficiently by turning down the speed of the air end, with a proportional reduction in […]
Compressed air fail: Wasted heat
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge An automotive parts manufacturer had an audit done on their compressed air system. The auditor placed data loggers on their system and did careful site observations of conditions in the compressor room and the plant. The processing equipment in the plant created a very dusty environment, so […]
Longer static eliminator neutralizes and cleans wide surfaces
EXAIR has expanded Long Super Ion Air Knives to a range from 60″ (1524mm) through a maximum length of 108″ (2743mm). All knives 60″ (1524mm) and longer are now made in a one piece construction. New one piece construction ensures seamless airflow and eliminates coupling multiple short length air knives together. One piece construction decreases […]
Compressed air fail: Compressor not contributing due to piping challenge
By Ron Marshall for the Compressed Air Challenge A spring water bottling plant had a compressor room filled with a complicated piping to connect their four compressors to the two main areas of their plant. The plant personnel had learned a long time ago that supplying the main plant with excessive pressure increased the power […]