Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies are placing compressed air systems front and center, despite usually being in the shadows. Contributed by Graham Coats, Sales Director at CMC Until very recently, the air compressor has been nothing but a workhorse; a key tool in the manufacturer’s toolbox, certainly, but one that’s kept away in the […]
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Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions announces four new products for 2022
Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions has four new products ready to order for the new year – adding more capacity and customization to its product line. Tsunami’s new products include: an 80 cfm Pure Series Dryer, an 800 cfm Oil Coalescing Filter, a 120 cfm Activated Carbon Filter, and a pneumatic drain option for the Tsunami […]
Compressed air fail: Placebo effect
A large industrial user installed a pressure/flow controller in its system to regulate the plant pressure to a constant level. The lower plant pressure reduces the extra flow (called artificial demand) that is caused by running production machinery at a higher pressure than is needed. The lower the flow, the lower the electricity bill. Flow […]
Compressed air fail: Read the problem
A sawmill purchased a VSD compressor to renew its compressed air system and gain savings. The equipment was installed, commissioned and was running for a number of weeks before a compressed air expert visited the site. The first thing he did was go to the compressors and read the load and operating hours. Compressor controllers […]
Compressed air: “Tanks” for the savings
Sometimes in compressed air systems there will be “high flow, short duration demands” consuming large gulps of compressed air for short periods of time. This could be a dust collector, a drain, a compressed air blowing device, a large cylinder, or a material transport system — just about anything can happen. When high flow demands […]
Compressed air: How low can you go?
When it comes to compressed air, the word “lower” is often used in describing actions to take in implementing energy savings measures. The key is to do certain actions that will lower the electrical bill and the resulting operating and maintenance costs. Here are some common actions: Pressure — Every 2 psi in lower compressed […]
Compressed air fail: Piping choke
When connecting and piping in air compressors, it pays to be careful with piping arrangement to ensure there are no areas of restriction. The pictured piping element is just one example. The installer did a good job in installing a 45° angle entry to the header, which is a great idea for any entry into […]
Pneumatic cylinders with automatic mechanical end stroke locks
End Lock pneumatic cylinders from Camozzi Automation are fitted with automatic mechanical end stroke locks which guarantee the safe and secure holding of the cylinder rod in both the fully retracted and fully extended positions. The locks activate and release automatically, without the need for external signals or commands and cylinders Series 63 comply with […]
Enhanced proportional valve range offers easy access to performance data
Norgren has enhanced its range of proportional valve solutions to offer users increased application benefits and operational efficiencies. Converting a variable electrical signal into a proportional compressed air output, proportional valves are an essential component of any effective compressed air industrial system that requires accuracy and long-term reliability. The updated VP23, VP60 and the new […]
How do electropneumatic flow controllers work?
By Justin Fluegel, Contributor Controlling the flow of air within a pneumatic circuit can be done with an electropneumatic mass flow control valve. Flow within a fluid power circuit is hard to visualize. For a pneumatic system, imagine having just inflated a balloon, holding the end of balloon tight admiring the efforts of your huffing […]
