By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Desiccant, membrane, deliquescent, centrifugal and refrigerated air dryers are all technologies used to dry our compressed air systems. They are installed in various locations throughout the plant, although downstream of the compressor is the most critical location. Compressing air collects the volume of moisture found in a cubic foot of […]
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Why the compressed air system is the heart of the plant
By Ron Marshall With some imagination, your plant’s compressed air system can be compared to the circulatory system of the human body. The compressors act as the heart, pumping the lifeblood of compressed air to every corner of the facility. Just as the human body cannot function without the heart’s steady beat, production machinery cannot […]
Critical maintenance tips for compressed air in mining
Contributed by Dave Henning, Sales Manager, MCE Automation If you’ve ever found yourself stuck by the side of the road kicking yourself for putting off some crucial bit of auto maintenance, then you know firsthand that an unscheduled breakdown can be dramatically more inconvenient and costly than whatever you were putting off. When it comes […]
Ensuring growth through energy savings with compressed air management
Reducing energy use through compressed air monitoring and management allows you to speed up production and fine-tune efficiency. Energy is expensive, especially compressed air which can be eight times more expensive than electricity, with up to 50% of it being wasted through leaks. Pneumatic machines wear. Systems are often oversized, taking more energy than required. […]
Modular aluminum compressed air distribution for sustainable, reusable designs
Designing a well-structured compressed air distribution network is essential to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and long-term adaptability within a factory. TESEO knows this well: it was the first company in the world to invent and launch modular aluminum piping systems for the distribution of compressed air and pressurized technical fluids (such as argon, nitrogen, carbon […]
Simple design changes can reduce packaging machine air consumption
Total savings over the lifecycle of the packaging machine can surpass 30%, outweighing the incremental cost of enabling components. By Steve Bain, Industry Segment Manager, Food and Packaging, Festo Original equipment manufacturers reduce packaging machine air consumption by more than 30% while increasing the speed of their packaging machines by designing those machines with valve terminals […]
Save costs by managing “energy gobblers”
The Energy Services Act is a key piece of legislation in Germany that aligns with the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. It mandates that large enterprises conduct regular audits to improve energy efficiency and reduce overall consumption or potentially face fines up to €50,000. Such legislation drives technology innovation and increases the adoption of efficient machinery, […]
Clippard panel-mounted electronic and pneumatic pinch valves
For applications that require better access or enhanced cleanliness, Clippard pinch valves are also available with a convenient panel mount option. Panel-mounted pinch valves provide all the same benefits as Clippard’s standard pinch valves along with seamless integration and easy accessibility. Compared to standard manifold mounted pinch valves, panel mounting offers simplified installation, a cleaner […]
Keeping it clean in food & beverage with pneumatics technologies
Pneumatics technologies offer the clean designs and reliable operation required in food and beverage processing. By: Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The food & beverage industry is unique in many ways, not the least of which is the obvious observation that it’s the only industry providing us with the nourishment for life. Unless you’re living off […]
Exhausted actuators can finally breathe with the ERDP Remote Drive
The ERDP Remote Drive is a closed-loop system that captures energy and enables more efficient designs. Air leakage is an accepted challenge in pneumatics applications. It is considered unintentional and requires maintenance and continuous monitoring. However, pneumatic systems are also designed for frequent intentional air releases as part of regular operation, which exhausts usable energy […]
