ContiTech North America is pleased to announce that air actuators with ATEX certification have been added to its product portfolio in the NAFTA region. The new product offering is suitable for use in many branches of industry with explosion-prone areas. They can be used particularly in potentially explosive atmospheres containing gases or dust. The products […]
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Compressed air fail: Incorrect equipment for the load
A tire shop was having problems with its small 15-hp air compressor. It had served the shop well over many years, but it was failing due to its age—and it needed to be replaced. Because it was a single stage reciprocating compressor, the plant employees were not sad to see it go. It had always […]
Miniature pressure regulator for corrosive environments
The Fairchild Model 55 compact precision polymer pressure regulator is designed for high performance applications where space or weight may be limited or material compatibility concerns dictate the use of a polymer construction regulator. It features a separate control chamber that isolates the diaphragm from the main flow and a non-rising adjustment knob for controlled […]
Compressed air fail: The quick tool test
A fiberglass parts manufacturer was having problems with its tools. Despite repeated replacements, its grinding and cutting tools just weren’t performing well; they lacked power and were causing reduced productivity. The tool supplier was contacted to reach an acceptable solution. He, in turn, contacted a compressed air auditor to see if anything could be done. […]
ContiTech Offers New XXL Actuators for Industrial Applications
ContiTech North America is pleased to announce that a new air spring product offering is available for its industrial customers in the NAFTA region. ContiTech’s existing C-series now includes the XXL type air actuators that provide high output forces and extremely low minimum design heights. We are pleased to bring this product line expansion to […]
Compressed air fail: Taking the cheap and easy route
A large automobile auction house on the outskirts of a city was having problems with its small reciprocating air compressor. The 15-hp compressor was used to feed the compressed air tools used in the automotive repair shops within the facility, which previously required about 7 cfm of average flow. At one time, the compressor was […]
Compressed air fail: A little bit of luck goes a long way
A metal foundry was struggling for years with their compressed air system. Dirty water was fouling the air compressor cooling systems. Prying fingers were altering compressor set points. Units were shutting down so often that the plant was forced to rent three expensive diesel units—for two years!—just to keep their plant pressure from falling like […]
PEEK Atto Super Air Nozzle Features Precise Non-Marring Blowoff
EXAIR’s new PEEK Atto Super Air Nozzle™ has been engineered to produce the highest performance attainable from a tiny nozzle. It delivers the smallest, most precise blowoff with an efficient, high volume, high velocity airflow. The overall length of the air nozzle measures only 0.50 inches (12.7mm) with a diameter of only 0.16 inches (4mm), […]
A short-sighted purchase policy on compressed air equipment?
An emergency call was placed to a compressed air auditor recently to help solve a problem with a new collating machine at a local printing. This plant had previously upgraded their compressed air system to state-of-the-art variable speed drive control and had been able to drop their plant pressure by 20 psi due to the […]
Atlas Copco has launched an energy-efficient centrifugal compressor range
Delivered as a plug-and-run package, the new Atlas Copco’s ZH 355+ – 900+ oil-free centrifugal compressor range employs advanced aerodynamics to reduce energy consumption in the core. Coupled with this, all the components of the package are designed based on Computational Flow Dynamic (CFD) analysis to drastically reduce pressure drops in the package. The result […]