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.

Argomaniz selects ELGi to support production expansion and automation

30 August, 2022

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Ltd, has announced that the Spanish company Argomaniz, a provider of hardware and hinges for beds based in Toledo, Spain, has selected an ELGi EG Series oil-lubricated screw air compressor to meet its process automation and production expansion needs.

New lead for Atlas Copco UK’s CTS division

11 August, 2022

Atlas Copco has appointed Lyndsay Quinn as business line manager for operations within its Compressor Technique Service (CTS) division in the UK. Quinn is a key member of the Management Team of Atlas Copco Compressors UK and will be a driving force for the company’s operational performance, as well as upholding the reputation of a leading service operations team in a demanding competitive environment.

Atlas Copco’s new range of GHS VSD+ vacuum pumps offer intelligent networking of vacuum pump and process

14 July, 2022

Building on the GHS VSD+ range of variable speed-driven oilinjected screw vacuum pumps, Atlas Copco has introduced the new GHS 1402-2002 VSD+ series. These series of pumps have a new design for better performance, optimal oil separation, a smaller footprint and a new controller which puts the customer in gear for Industry 4.0.

Compressed air: 5 top tips for sustainability

07 July, 2022

By Libby Peacock, category manager – fluid power, Brammer Buck & Hickman.

CompAir tree planting campaign set to cut tonnes of energy emissions

07 June, 2022

CompAir has launched a new environmental campaign which commits to planting one tree for every CompAir or Hydrovane variable-speed compressor sold in the UK.

Atlas Copco takes sustainability to new levels with hybrid power solutions

19 May, 2022

The new range of Energy Storage Systems from Atlas Copco maximises sustainability for operators by working in hybrid mode with efficient diesel-driven generators. This solution helps them cover power peaks and low loads – extending their lifespan and providing a rapid return on investment (ROI).

Powering the future of high-performance sports training

14 April, 2022

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Ltd, has installed ELGi’s EG Series range of screw air compressors in a wide variety of hypoxia systems for improved sports performance. Some of these systems are used by a Premier French Rugby Team, in addition to other sporting groups. The compressed air solution, together with a comprehensive warranty, made ELGi the choice to power these hypoxia systems.

Fuel duty changes in April will impact the compressed air market

29 March, 2022

By Paul Starling, sales director, GenAir.

Atlas Copco’s G15 air compressor enables window of opportunity for bespoke blind manufacturer

03 March, 2022

Ventura Enterprise is a start-up manufacturer offering bespoke integral blinds for double-glazed windows and bi-fold doors. The company has invested in multi-tool CNC drilling and punching machines to maximise throughput and boost its competitive edge. These machines have been powered, without issue, by an Atlas Copco G15FF 10 bar air compressor since their original installation.

CompAir launches dynamic new compressors in D-Series range

08 February, 2022

CompAir has announced its latest oil-free rotary screw compressors as part of its new D-Series range, delivering reliability, dynamic efficiency, lower operating costs, and high-quality oil-free compressed air.

Small stage V compressors from Doosan Portable Power

01 February, 2022

Doosan Portable Power has launched a new range of small portable compressors for the European market, offering four new models with free air deliveries from 2.5 to 5.0 m³/min (90- 180 cfm) and designed with a focus on simplicity, durability, reliability and transportability.

Variable Speed Drive: why is it important for compressor users?

11 January, 2022

Typically, a fifth of UK industry’s electricity bill is attributed to the production of compressed air, but a substantial portion of the generated power dedicated to its production is actually energy wasted. That is why over 25 years ago, Atlas Copco addressed the problem by introducing VFD/VSD technology in its screw compressors. Now, in the form of the latest advanced solutions, compressors with VSD+ specifications are not only capable of achieving outstanding savings of up to 50% of their energy requirement, but they offer the attributes of total functional reliability and the essential benefit of smart communication. So how is a VSD compressor different from a conventional fixedspeed unit?

Raising the standard for compressor design

13 December, 2021

Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at industrial motor manufacturer, WEG, explores what a new type of positive displacement compressor design, combined with a specially designed ultra-premium efficiency permanent magnet motor, means for industry.