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Clippard releases isolation valves with hit and hold circuitry

July 18, 2025 By Mary Gannon

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The general principal behind a hit and hold circuit is that the valve is energized to full power for a short period of time before dropping the voltage and current to a specified level. Applications that are sensitive to heat rise can greatly benefit from hit and hold circuits by maintaining lower temperatures in a […]

Filed Under: Components, Valves Tagged With: clippard

Premium refrigerated compressed air dryers manage industrial plant air

July 16, 2025 By Mary Gannon

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Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions has expanded its product offering with the launch of its premium refrigerated compressed air dryers. This addition rounds out Tsunami’s line of compressed air solutions and offers customers a reliable, cost-effective option for managing moisture in compressed air systems. With dew points between 38 and 50° F and flow capacities from […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Components Tagged With: tsunami

Compressed air fail: Summer compressor problems

July 9, 2025 By Paul Heney

At a large machine shop in the Midwest, everything ran smoothly most of the year. The plant used a big, air-cooled screw compressor and a refrigerated air dryer to power tools, paint booths, and machines. During the cooler months, the system performed great. There were no complaints, and the maintenance crew didn’t pay much attention […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Air Preparation

Compressed air fail: Not set and forget

July 1, 2025 By Paul Heney

Joe was the plant manager at a busy manufacturing facility. He had been in the job for a few years and thought he had a good handle on everything. One of the systems he never really worried about was the big industrial screw air compressor out in the utility room. It had always worked just […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Air Preparation

Compressed air fail: Blowdown broken

June 17, 2025 By Paul Heney

A compressed air auditor was surprised to see an air compressor under test was consuming excess power when unloaded. A check of the sump pressure (Fig. 1) showed the sump was not blowing down during unload cycles. And the installed flow meter showed the compressor was producing a small amount of air, even in the […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Air Preparation

Compressed air fail: Big/small comparison

June 13, 2025 By Paul Heney

During an audit, a compressed air professional noticed an interesting characteristic. While a 300-hp compressor was used to supply an average of 800 cfm during production activity, he noticed the compressed air flow to the plant fell to about 130 cfm during non-production times on weekends. He also noticed that the plant had a 75-hp […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Air Preparation

Save costs by managing “energy gobblers”

June 10, 2025 By Rachael Pasini

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, […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Featured Tagged With: boge

Compressor troubles? RFM is the answer!

June 9, 2025 By Paul Heney

Often during audits of compressed air system, we find that operating staff have no clue as to how their equipment works. This causes so much trouble regarding operation and maintenance. Many people who work with compressed air systems know how to turn the equipment on and off. But when it comes to really understanding how […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Air Preparation

Vacuum pump enables manufacturers to reduce emissions and energy costs

June 9, 2025 By Mary Gannon

A look at a common application for piClassic Neo vacuum pumps

With its newest air-driven vacuum pump, the piClassic Neo, Piab has developed a design that minimizes manufacturers emissions and energy costs. Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern industries, the piClassic Neo variants combine efficiency, adaptability and sustainability. Building on the proven success of its predecessor, piClassic Neo offers the performance and reliability that Piab vacuum […]

Filed Under: Components, pumps Tagged With: piab

Compressed air fail: Heat wasted

May 29, 2025 By Paul Heney

In cold climates, compressor rooms that draw 100% outside air for ventilation face a challenge: how do you prevent freezing temperatures from damaging equipment? The common solution is to install electric heaters. But while it seems simple, relying on electric resistance heating to temper a compressor room is often a costly mistake — especially when […]

Filed Under: Air Compressors, Air Preparation

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