Working for the industry
By Vanda Jones, executive director, BCAS.
BCAS outlines new Apprenticeship Trailblazer
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is currently working on a new Trailblazer Apprenticeship initiative; an industry first designed to help develop the next generation of skilled engineers for the vacuum and pressure sector.
PSSR update
The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000: S.I.128 (PSSR) are a key consideration throughout the installation, maintenance and safe operation of compressed air systems.
Fact or fiction?
Roy Brooks, technical development officer at the British Compressed Air Society, highlights some of these common myths around the application of compressed air and vacuum and gives some handy tips on the correct course of action.
The next steps to navigating Brexit
Vanda Jones, executive director, the British Compressed Air Society
Making the most of training opportunities
Training is a vital ingredient for modern businesses with a host of benefits, ranging from employee motivation and retention, to demonstrating competence to implementing safe working practices.
BCAS presents lifetime achievement award
BCAS has presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Rodney Stafford, at this year’s Motion Control Industry Awards.
Changes to ISO 8573-2 standard for oil analysis
Following a periodic review of the existing ISO 8573-2 standard (published 2007), which specifies test methods for the sampling and analysis of liquid oil and oil aerosols, a number of changes have been implemented. These changes will enable more environmentally-friendly solvents to be used as well as making the standard easier to adhere to.
Fluorinated Gas (F-Gas) regulation update
The EU F-Gas regulation aims to move end users away from using harmful refrigerant gases to more environmentally friendly options, by limiting how much HFC-style gas can be sold each year.
BCAS offers free associate membership
At this year’s Air-Tech exhibition (10 to 12 April 2018), BCAS is offering 12 months’ free associate membership worth £975.
CE marking post Brexit
BCAS is calling on the UK government to keep the CE mark as it leaves the EU. Vanda Jones, executive director for BCAS, said: “The CE mark plays a crucial role in ensuring that products flow freely across Europe and that they meet safety, quality and environment laws.”
Safer working
Compressed air tools are common in workplaces across the UK and many employees can take them for granted ignoring the hazards involved in their use. If you or any colleagues work with compressed air, make sure you know how to work safely and be aware of the risks involved.
Adapting to the circular economy
The compressed air industry has had an excellent record of minimising energy consumption through design and servicing, but now it is time for a step change as the EU commission pushes industry towards resource efficiency and the circular economy, Tim Preece (pictured), technical officer at BCAS, takes a look at what it means moving forwards.
Industry 4.0 – a lack of urgency
A recent BCAS survey has revealed an apparent indifference towards industry 4.0 and the rise of new digital industrial technology with only 24% of compressed air end users stating that it is very important at the moment. Is it hype over reality, or a lack of awareness?
Pressure and Leak Testing Guide
BCAS has made its Pressure and Leak Testing Guide free to download from its website www.bcas.org.uk.
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2019 NFPC INDUSTRY OPEN DAY EVENT
20 February, 2019
National Fluid Power Centre, Worksop -
BFPA 60th Anniversary Dinner & Ball
21 June, 2019
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Air-Tech 2020 Exhibition
21 - 23 April, 2020
NEC Birmingham -
Fluid Power & Systems Exhibition 2020
21 - 23 April, 2020
NEC Birmingham
