New DX series from CompAir

02 March, 2023

CompAir has launched the DX series range of oil-free screw compressors, offering what the company claims to be the lowest total cost of ownership on the market, with up to 8% higher flow rates, up to 7% energy reduction and guaranteed air purity.

On-site nitrogen generator system

16 February, 2023

To meet growing demand from vehicle builders for its specialised self-piercing rivets and tools - and to ensure 24/7 continuity of output from its Deeside production plant - Atlas Copco Industrial Assembly Solutions has announced it has installed an on-site nitrogen generation system that feeds its heat treatment hardening process operation and overcomes dependence on vendor-delivered supply of the gas.

Dedicated Electronic Automation Team

09 February, 2023

Compressed air and fluid power specialist Thorite launched its new dedicated Electronic Automation (EA) Team at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics show.

Next-generation GA and GA+ fixed-speed smart industrial air compressors

02 February, 2023

As manufacturing makes the transition to smart factories, Atlas Copco says it is leading the industry in smart compressors.

Rotair appoints UK & Ireland sales leader

31 January, 2023

Rotair S.p.A., has announced the appointment of its first UK and Ireland sales leader, Christian (Chris) Vaughan (pictured) to oversee the region’s growth strategy.

Five ways to reduce compressed air energy consumption

03 January, 2023

Reducing consumption of compressed air can help mitigate rising energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions. The difficulty for manufacturers is knowing what energy-saving measures will yield the best return on investment. Festo offers these five practical measures based on its experience of compressed air systems as a supplier, manufacturer, auditor and trainer

Four ways to make your vacuum system more efficient

20 December, 2022

By Martina Höller, electrical technology product manager CEE, SMC Austria.

Tool management centre brings greater flexibility to compressor manufacturer

07 December, 2022

A leading manufacturer of refrigeration and air compressors has ordered a new PTG Holroyd CS700 tool management centre that is worth in excess of £900,000. The machine tool, which is currently in build at PTG Holroyd’s UK-based technology centre, will be shipped to one of the compressor manufacturer’s facilities in China’s Jiangsu province early next year.

ELGi powers production at Polselli

24 November, 2022

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Ltd, has announced that Polselli in Italy, one of the leading Italian flour millers, selected three state-of-the-art, water-injected AB Series screw air compressors of 45kW to support its entire pneumatic production and bagging requirements.

Compressor specifically designed for hybrid, fully electric and fuel cell vehicles

09 November, 2022

The electrification of commercial trucks and buses is key to a sustainable transport industry, and it places far greater demand on a vehicle’s ancillary equipment. This is especially true for the onboard compressor, which is responsible for so many critical systems. Gardner Denver has set out to meet this challenge with TX01, the latest offering in its TX series.

Rotair approves HVO, fossil-free diesel fuel for its portable compressors

03 November, 2022

Rotair SPA has approved the use of EN15940-compliant hydrotreated vegetable oils, or HVOs, as a fossil-free and more sustainable alternative to power its portable compressors.

Safeguarding your compressed air assets

18 October, 2022

By David De Pril, director, product management and marketing, ELGi

Smart humidity probe

11 October, 2022

An advanced test cell has been launched by Vaisala to monitor the functionality and performance of a compressor manufacturer’s compression boosters prior to dispatch.

Ingersoll Rand unveils next-level MSG Turbo-Air NX 1500 compressor

22 September, 2022

Ingersoll Rand has unveiled the latest offering in its centrifugal portfolio, the new MSG Turbo-Air NX 1500 (NX 1500) compressor, engineered to deliver what is claimed to be the lowest total cost of ownership for sites seeking a long-lasting, low-maintenance and 100% oil-free solution.

Hydrogen compressors for the world’s first container vessel operating on carbon neutral fuel

13 September, 2022

Howden has signed a contract with European Energy to supply a hydrogen compression solution. This solution will deliver pure (green) hydrogen as feedstock to e-methanol production, fuelling maritime transportation.