By Ron Marshall You’ve sealed leaks, upgraded nozzles, optimized piping, and trained your team on compressed air efficiency — yet all your compressors are still running. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Many facilities invest heavily in improving the demand side of their compressed air system, only to see little or no reduction in compressor usage. […]
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Why your compressed air system may be costing more than you think
By Ron Marshall If you’ve ever heard that it takes between 7 and 8 hp of input energy to get just 1 hp of work from a compressed air system, you might already suspect that these systems aren’t the most efficient. But the reality is even worse. In real-world industrial settings, compressed air systems often […]
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 […]
VMAC introduces advanced multi-port air manifold for pneumatic efficiency
VMAC announces the launch of its advanced multi-port air manifold, engineered to transform service trucks and vans into highly efficient and organized pneumatic workstations. This precision-machined manifold block is constructed from robust, corrosion-resistant material that provides a streamlined, durable solution for operators across various industries. The VMAC Air Manifold supports seamless connectivity, accommodating multiple hose […]
Non-repairable and dual guide rod pneumatic cylinders
AutomationDirect has added Metal Work ISO 6432 non-repairable pneumatic air cylinders, providing a solution for metric applications where an inexpensive actuator is desired. These cylinders are a great choice for machinery with limited installation space, and the self-lubricating bronze bushings provide many years of maintenance-free operation. They are interchangeable with other common brands of ISO […]
Clippard releases isolation valves with hit and hold circuitry
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 […]
Premium refrigerated compressed air dryers manage industrial plant air
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 […]
Compressed air fail: Summer compressor problems
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 […]
Compressed air fail: Not set and forget
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 […]
