19 March, 2024

Digital compressed air monitoring

19 March, 2024

SICK has announced it has unveiled a pioneering compressed air monitoring system that accurately predicts where significant energy cost-savings can be made by fixing air leaks and removing wastage across entire production and logistics facilities.


What to do if an OEM fails to deliver on routine maintenance

29 February, 2024

Routine refurbishment of important rotating machinery is vital for continued, reliable operation but if the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fails to deliver an optimum service, what other options are available? H&P reports


How much do air leaks really cost?

08 February, 2024

We all know that compressed air leaks are a huge source of energy (and money) waste, but do you know how much they really cost? After conducting around 60 surveys in different facilities from different industries, using an ultrasound camera, UE Systems concluded that the average leak would cost around £1200 per year. When you think that any industrial site will have dozens or even hundreds of leaks, you can quickly realise the savings potential. H&P reports.


Sauer Compressors appoints two new Managing Directors

30 January, 2024

1. The new management of Sauer Compressors: (from left) Hendrik Murmann (CEO), Nicole Fässler (CFO), Mladen Milcinovic (COO), Dirk Slottke (CSO) and Peter Mißfeldt (CTO). (© Sauer Compressors).

Two new Managing Directors have strengthened the management team of the Sauer Compressors Group. The compressor manufacturer has appointed Nicole Fässler as CFO and Mladen Milcinovic as COO as of 1 January 2024.


Sustainability and design: a winning combination

19 December, 2023

For more than 30 years, TESEO modular aluminium systems for compressed air and technical fluids have been a valuable asset to all companies wishing to work towards energy efficiency and sustainability, both environmental and economic. H&P takes a closer look


New designed medium-pressure boosters capable of delivering up to 40 bar

14 December, 2023

Atlas Copco has now produced newly designed, medium-pressure booster models, the LB Series, capable of delivering up to 40 bar (580 psi). With advanced technologies and a new compressor block design, the LB series broadens the company’s piston compressor range to offer customers even more flexibility together with enhanced levels of performance, reliability, and efficiency.


What to do if an OEM fails to deliver on routine maintenance

06 December, 2023

Routine refurbishment of important rotating machinery is vital for continued, reliable operation but if the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fails to deliver an optimum service, what other options are available? H&P reports


Air compressors deliver energy savings

29 November, 2023

Alucosur, a leading Spanish surface treatment company, says it fulfilled its need for high-quality and energy-efficient compressed air with EG Series compressors from ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments. 


A new identity for Atlas Copco Group

23 November, 2023

Mats Rahmström, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco Group has launched a new identity, including a new Group logo, a new visual identity, and a new Group message: Technology that transforms the future.


Oil free compressed air: Factors to consider

21 November, 2023

Avoiding process contamination is a necessity for any hygienic application using compressors – ranging from the food and beverage sector, to pharmaceuticals to sensitive electronic environments. Claudia Vignelli, Product Manager Plant Air Centrifugal Compressors Ingersoll Rand, explores the variety of factors to consider when selecting the most appropriate oil-free compressed air technology.


Vigilant vacuum pump maintenance urged to bridge international standards gap

14 November, 2023

With few international standards surrounding air quality for vacuum pumps, and a growing grey market of economical, low-quality replacements, maintenance engineers are being reminded to remain vigilant and pay attention to maintenance schedules. H&P reports.


From short lifetimes to increased availability with compressor revamp

24 October, 2023

A global chemicals company operating two vertical Process Gas Compressors faced significant challenges including high leakages, reduced gas flow, temperature issues, and a short wear lifetime of parts. These problems led to frequent compressor shutdowns and wasteful energy consumption. A system integrity analysis by Burckhardt Compression identified inappropriate materials and designs as the root cause of all problems.


Ensuring best performance for hygienic application

05 October, 2023

Avoiding process contamination is a necessity for any hygienic application using compressors – ranging from the food and beverage sector, to pharmaceuticals to sensitive electronic environments. Claudia Vignelli, Product Manager Plant Air Centrifugal Compressors Ingersoll Rand, explores the variety of factors to consider when selecting the most appropriate oil-free compressed air technology


Compressed air systems: The importance of ensuring energy performance is optimised

21 August, 2023

Cliff Warne, BCAS Executive Director explores the importance of compressed air system design to ensure energy performance is optimised, highlighting the various options available to calculate the annual running cost of an air compressor, while also advising on how best to design an energy-saving system


Launch of high-pressure compressors

01 August, 2023

Sauer Compressors has announced a new series of high-pressure compressors for industrial applications and says the SAUER Orkan series is now available in the first four standard types.


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