New rotary screw compressors decrease energy costs for large manufacturing facilities
Ingersoll Rand has introduced new models to its line of Next Generation R-Series oil-flooded rotary screw air compressors, which provide a more energy-efficient solution for customers with high capacity air requirements.
Ultima oil-free compressor offers major energy savings and smaller form factor
Gardner Denver has launched Ultima, a new, water-cooled oil-free compressor from its CompAir brand, offering up to 12% improved energy efficiency compared to a conventional two-stage machine with a 37% smaller footprint. Launched as part of the company’s CompAir PureAir range, Ultima is available in models from 75 kW to 160 kW and is designed for best-in-class performance, for applications that demand the highest levels of air quality and purity.
Vert Rotors creates particularly small high-pressure clean air compressor
A tiny air compressor that was first developed for space travel has been adapted for commercial applications on Earth by Edinburgh-based manufacturer Vert Rotors. The Vert.04.W compressor – which is barely bigger than the face of a wristwatch – is claimed to be the world’s smallest high-pressure and low-vibration clean air compressor.
Mattei whitepaper challenges the present method of calculating LCC
Rotary vane compressor manufacturer Mattei has released a whitepaper revealing the inaccuracies of the current Life Cycle Cost (LCC) calculation for air compressors.
Pushing the efficiency envelope
Steve Lindsey, CEO, Lontra, considers the efficiency and cost-saving benefits of cutting-edge blade compressor technology for energy-intensive industries such as cement.
Turbo blowers with air bearings
Aeration tanks for wastewater treatment must be continuously provided with large air volumes, and turbo blowers can offer an energy efficient solution. Aerzen has developed a simple method for fast-rotating turbo blowers – air bearings.
Greener pump ranges for greater flow and deeper vacuum
Gast – the designer and manufacturer of precision air products and member of the IDEX Corporation – is introducing a new range of vacuum pumps and compressors to its extensive portfolio. These new products are simple in operation, robust and an effective source of compressed air. The three pump and compressor ranges include 16 oil-free and oil-lubricated rotary vane models and, in a first for the organisation, four claw pump models.
Glaston delivers cost savings to Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Arnold Magnetic Technologies is a global manufacturer of high performance magnets, precision magnetic assemblies and thin metals. Arnold has thousands of customers in markets from consumer, industrial, medical, aerospace, and telecommunications. Arnold’s magnets, metals and systems are used in high-efficiency motors, batteries, and solar panels, and on commercial aircraft.
Gardner Denver guarantees oil-free air with CFT modular filter range
Vacuum and pressure manufacturer, Gardner Denver, has launched the CFT range, a compact modular filter designed to ensure the highest quality, oil-free air for sensitive production environments.
Small parts make a big difference
Ken Revell, business line manager sales & marketing for Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Service Division, looks at how small parts can make a big difference to production equipment performance and reliability.
Peak-performing refrigerant dryer from Boge
Boge has unveiled its new efficient refrigerant dryer, the DS2. The unit features power consumption up to 20% lower than other models in the DS series together with a high flow rate.
Glaston achieves sweet success at Duerr’s
F. Duerr & Sons Ltd. is an independent British manufacturer of jam, marmalade, peanut butter and preserves based in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Since 1881, Duerr’s has been producing some of the nation’s favourite jams and spreads. The business, started by Mary Duerr making jam in her own kitchen as husband Frederick sold the jars to the local Co-op, now employs 240 people and turns over £60 million a year.
New online calculation tool from Beko Technologies
Beko Technologies has launched its new online calculation tool for Owamat oil and water separators and Bekosplit emulsion splitting plants. This is a tool to help users find the optimal unit based on entering the required information, for example compressor capacity, type of compressor, oil used.
Gardner Denver dryers keep BPI Heanor’s energy costs down
Gardner Denver distributor Aircare Compressors has helped plastics company BPI Heanor replace 10 point-of-use purged desiccant dryers with just one CompAir A488TVT Zero Purge desiccant dryer, saving enough energy to pay for itself in just one year.
Nederman introduces new vacuum blasting technology
Nederman has launched its new 418A/460A and 418E/460E vacuum blaster, an air-powered mobile dustless abrasive blasting system that is claimed to offer superior productivity, suction power and separation efficiency.
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