New vacuum pump range boasts 50 per cent energy savings

21 August, 2015

Atlas Copco has introduced a new range of highly efficient vacuum pumps for the UK manufacturing industry. The company claims the new GHS 350-900 VSD+ range represents a quantum leap forward in rough vacuum; offering customer benefits that include average energy savings of 50 per cent compared with conventional oil-sealed and dry vane vacuum pumps, as well as best in class noise levels and oil retention.

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Continuously monitoring medical compressed air

21 August, 2015

With a system that was specifically developed for monitoring the compressed-air quality in the medical field, the compressed-air system company Beko Technologies extends its Metpoint measuring equipment family. The new device for the continuous quality assurance of breathing air monitoring includes state-of-the-art features such as a daily auto calibration and measuring-gas humidification for the increased operational reliability and long-term stability of the measuring cells.

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Boge helps Eden Project bring dinosaurs to life

21 August, 2015

Boge Compressors, the supplier of industrial compressed air systems, is helping dinosaurs at the Eden Project roar this summer thanks to its frequency controlled C30F screw compressor.

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Atlas Copco aims to boost on-site nitrogen generation with NGP+

17 June, 2015

Atlas Copco has launched the NGP+ on-site nitrogen generator. According to the company, NGP+ can be simply plugged into an existing compressed air network to produce nitrogen of up to 99.999 per cent purity. Atlas Copco adds that when combined with its latest energy efficient compressors, an on-site nitrogen installation including the NGP+ generator can offer significant benefits compared with reliance on nitrogen from cylinders.

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Beverage firm slashes compressed air consumption by 45 per cent

17 June, 2015

Air blowing activities consume almost half of all compressed air used in plants, an often unrecognised burden on a business’s resources. However, Hangzhou Hongsheng Beverage Group has seen a substantial 45 per cent reduction in compressed air consumption due to a new air saving solution.

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Gast Group launches rocking piston-based Jun-Air systems

29 April, 2015

Gast Group – the designer and manufacturer of precision air products and member of IDEX Corporation’s Health & Science Technologies division – has launched 86/87R Series Systems, a brand new Jun-Air range of oil-less rocking piston-based compressed air systems.

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A bright future

29 April, 2015

Trevor Davison, chairman of TFG Group, Gardner Denver’s largest, independent distributor and the biggest distributor of compressed air products in the UK, explores what the future holds for today’s engineering product distributors and shares his thoughts on how investing in skills and training now, will pay dividends in the long term.

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Thermo Kit aimed at boosting compressor energy recovery

29 April, 2015

Atlas Copco is aiming to rapidly increase the adoption of compressor energy recovery with the launch of an all-in-one kit that simplifies integration with a building’s central heating and hot water system. The revolutionary Thermo Kit is a complete package of energy recovery components that can be installed quickly and easily to provide the user with a highly efficient source of supplementary hot water at no additional cost.

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Towable compressors are compact, powerful and energy efficient

02 April, 2015

Providing a dependable, efficient and environmentally-friendly source of quality compressed air in a compact, towable unit are the important benefits of two new portable compressors introduced by HPC Kaeser. Compact and simple to operate, the M114 and M115 portable compressors are both powered by 85kW engines and deliver similar free air deliveries up to 9.7 m³/min (342 cfm) at 10 bar.

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Boge saves €60k for leading packaging provider

02 April, 2015

A world-leading paper-based packaging company has made significant cuts in costs by installing a Boge SLF 125 compressor. The company has estimated that at least €60k per annum is being saved in energy consumption and maintenance since installation.

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Training with Beko Technologies

02 April, 2015

Beko Technologies is offering training days to give people an opportunity to increase their knowledge on a variety of topics including oil-free air, measurement technology, air treatment, condensate management – plus up and coming new products from Beko.

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CompAir compressors ensure maximum productivity for TT Solutions & Interiors

02 April, 2015

TT Solutions & Interiors Ltd., a manufacturer of bespoke and modular furniture, is experiencing greater production reliability thanks to a compressed air system supplied by Gardner Denver (CompAir) distributor, BCAS Limited.

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Holroyd at China Refrigeration 2015

06 March, 2015

Holroyd Precision Components will be showcasing its screw and compressor rotor design, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities at China Refrigeration 2015 – the International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Air-conditioning, Heating and Ventilation – to be held from 8th – 10th April at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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Chicago Pneumatic launches new portable compressors in Europe

06 March, 2015

International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic has introduced new versions of its CPS 11.0 (7 bar) and CPS 11-12 (12 bar) portable compressors for the European market. The powerful compressors feature EU compliant Stage 3B engines and a new electronic control panel which is said to make them easy for users to operate, monitor and service.

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Metpoint OCV makes the quality of compressed air visible

24 February, 2015

Metpoint OCV offers precision measurement technology for all industrial sectors, where compressed air plays an important part in the production process and real-time monitoring of compressed air quality is process critical. Even ‘oil-free’ components are no guarantor for ‘oil-free’ compressed air, ambient air/ intake air have a big impact on achieving oil free air. In most cases, a certain residual oil content cannot be entirely avoided in standard applications. Therefore, more precise monitoring of the oil vapour content, which is possible at any time is important. Crucial factor Especially in critical production processes of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, in food production and surface engineering, the analysis, validation and control of compressed-air quality is a crucial factor. The Metpoint OCV continuously monitors and documents the residual oil content of the flowing compressed air. Even the smallest amounts of oil in the compressed-air will be detected and reliably determined. Time-intensive sampling and costly laboratory analyses are no longer required. The provided data gives early notice on the possible contamination of pipework and products. When critical points are reached in the system, the user is will be able to react immediately to deviations in a proactive manner. The Metpoint OCV thus helps prevent damage to machines and plant, avoids high repair and reject costs and, not least, damage to products and therefore consumer confidence. Key advantages According to Beko Technologies, key advantages of Metpoint OCV include: • Measurement of the residual oil content down to ranges of mere thousandths of mg/m³. • TÜV-certified system in accordance with ISO 8573. • Continuous monitoring, 24/7 process reliability. • High data precision. • Direct indication of deviations, short reaction times. • Network-compatible, with touchscreen display. • Pay back usually within the first year. www.beko-technologies.co.uk

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