Thorite recruitment and promotion drive

03 May, 2019

Phillip Wright (pictured left) has joined the Thorite Bradford Sales & Service Centre as the key account manager. Wright will not only be responsible for sales to existing major accounts but also for developing sales strategies with new customers. He is well qualified for the task having spent considerable time as an area sales manager with a company specialising in materials handling, industrial spraying systems and filtration.

A closer look at the oil-free option

11 April, 2019

A recent report into the global air compressor market has found that oil-free air compressors are expected to increase their share of the market, contributing more than half of the total market share and growing at a faster CAGR of 4.77% to 2023. However, Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, argues that oil-free compressors aren’t as infallible, or necessary, as they’re often made out to be.

Genair go for clean air – with LEZ compliant compressors

03 April, 2019

Genair, the West Midlands-based specialist in the rental of advanced compressed air systems, has completed the purchase of a range of London Low Emission Zone compliant mobile diesel compressors. The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a traffic pollution charge scheme with the aim of reducing the exhaust gas emissions of diesel-powered commercial vehicles in London.

Atlas Copco launches compact dry screw vacuum pump

28 March, 2019

Atlas Copco’s Industrial Vacuum division has launched the DHS 065-200 VSD+ dry screw vacuum pump offering lower lifecycle costs, higher productivity, less energy consumption and easy maintenance.

Plain sailing for Airia

07 March, 2019

Airia Compressed Air Solutions Ltd, an official premier distributor for Atlas Copco Compressors, has contributed equipment and its expertise – on a pro bono basis – to fulfil an important paint spraying application in the Rona Sailing Project.

Mythbusters – The truth about vane compressors

20 February, 2019

When it comes to choosing a compressor, it generally boils down to two options – vane or screw. When assessing the benefits of each, it’s important to drill down to the quantitative facts, and avoid misinformation, in order to reach the right decision. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, dispels the myths around vane technology.

Play, set and win with the right serve

13 February, 2019

As with tennis, the perfect serve is of utmost importance for ice cream production. It refers to the injection of compressed air into the ice base to make it delicious and creamy. Even the slightest oil residue in the compressed air would have severe consequences.

Additions to Atlas Copco NGP+ nitrogen generators range

11 January, 2019

Atlas Copco has added nine energy-efficient, high capacity models to its NGP+ nitrogen generators range. The expanded range now offers the capability to deliver on-site nitrogen at flows ranging from 5.2 l/s (19 Nm3/h) to 797 l/s (2870 Nm3/h), with purity levels up to 99.999% and a potential 50% reduction in running costs.

Grand Coffee hits the right note with the help of Omega Air

04 January, 2019

Omega Air d.o.o. Ljubljana’s specialty is custom-made turnkey compressed air stations with nitrogen or oxygen generation. The installation of a nitrogen generator for coffee maker Grand Coffee, a member of the Atlantic Group, as a coffee maker, is one example.

Hertz Kompressoren makes the cut at Advanced Alloys

13 December, 2018

Hertz Kompressoren has supplied a complete air compressor and dryer system to Advanced Alloys Services Ltd. in Sheffield. The system comprises an HSC 37kW compressor. with integrated refrigerant dryer complete with pre and after filtration and a Hertz HAR 900 litre receiver.

Return of the screw

21 November, 2018

There are several fundamental air compression technologies available on the market. Carl Sharpe, UK & Ireland sales manager at Boge Compressors, outlines the case for the rotary screw.

Gardner Denver unveils new TX02 compressor technology

16 November, 2018

Gardner Denver has introduced its new compressor solution for the transit market, claimed to be ideally suited to the meet the demands of the latest hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and fully-electric vehicles (FEVs) for weight, size, noise, energy efficiency and sustainability.

Beko Technologies provides compressed air to one of the world’s oldest universities

31 October, 2018

A prestigious university in the South of England was looking for an alternative to oil free compressors for its laboratory. Beko Technologies supplied the Bekokat unit ensuring the highest levels of both oil free and bacteria free compressed air.

Gardner Denver’s Ultima compressor continues to set high benchmark in oil-free technology

09 October, 2018

For those seeking a best-in-class oil-free system, Gardner Denver’s CompAir Ultima compressor sets a high benchmark in performance, operational efficiencies and for meeting very high air quality standards.

Atlas Copco expands range of air compressors for utility trucks

02 October, 2018

Atlas Copco has expanded its range of air compressors for utility trucks with the launch of three models weighing below 500 kg. As a result, operators requiring compressed air at flow rates of up to 2.8 m3/min are able to reduce the overall weight of their vehicles and save space due to the small footprint of the compressors.