Drive solution for the paper industry
08 December, 2008Germany’s paper industry has a turnover of approximately 14.9 billion euro and a total of 3000 different kinds of paper are manufactured at around 180 production locations. Manufacturing paper using air motors ensures that the ravenous paper appetite of industrial nations is continuously satisfied.
WorkSafe highlights air receiver explosion risks
26 November, 2008WorkSafe Victoria has released guidance focusing on the safety risks associated with air receivers — a type of pressure vessel used to store compressed air for large demands greater than a compressor’s capacity.
Compressed air and gas system manufacturer acquired
11 November, 2008Compressed air and gas system manufacturer CompAir has been acquired by the US-based Gardner Denver Group.
Aircraft cooling system trialled
06 November, 2008Cavotec has successfully trialled its pre-conditioned air system with Airbus.
Rotary screw compressor
01 November, 2008The DSDX rotary screw compressor range has a compact design. Motor powers of either 132 or 160 kW provide air deliveries of 24 to 30 m3/min. Both models in the range (DSDX 243 and 302) are designed for pressures up to 15 bar.
Compressed air innovator a winner
29 October, 2008Global EARS Limited has taken an innovative Australian invention from an idea to a prototype to an internationally successful product innovation in a very short space of time. In doing so, the company has been declared the winner of the Small Business category of the 2008 Governor of Victoria Export Awards and has also claimed the Commendation for Innovation Excellence.
Compressed air audit and upgrade
20 October, 2008A recent multi-stage upgrade of the chicken processing facility at Adelaide Poultry, with the assistance of Champion Compressors, was able to reduce the power consumption of the plant’s compressors by 15%, while increasing throughput by 375%.
Hands-on air compressor training courses on offer
15 October, 2008Hands-on air compressor training courses offered by compressor technology group Sullair Australia are providing Australian industry with practical experience in compressor maintenance and operation.
The importance of oil-free air for PET blowing compressors
10 October, 2008Oil contamination is an invisible enemy in all bottling installations and aseptic environments. Atlas Copco’s ZD high-pressure compressors are suitable for PET packaging production and now offer the security of 100% certified oil-free air with a Class 0 certification.
Compressor technology group appoints state manager
29 September, 2008Australian compressor technology group Champion Compressors has announced the appointment of Ross McNamara as its NSW state manager.
Role of compressed-air solutions explored
11 September, 2008At the Drill 2008 conference in New Zealand, compressor technology group Sullair Australia explored the crucial role of compressed-air solutions in keeping Australian and New Zealand drillers online.
Why is inlet air filtration so important?
08 September, 2008Inlet air filters are supposed to be changed when they get dirty, and begin to restrict the air flow to the compressor. The obvious benefit is preventing contaminates from accelerating wear rates inside the compressor. The less obvious benefit is preventing a dirty inlet filter from causing elevated temperatures that risk major damage. This article includes case studies that highlight why air inlet filtration is so important.
Compressor technology provides environmental gains
29 August, 2008An advance in compressor technology is now available in Australia that can provide environmental benefits and cost savings for industry.
Boge expands operation
27 August, 2008Boge Compressors has expanded its operation with the relocation to larger premises in Rockingham, WA.
Screw compressors
08 August, 2008The free air delivery of the 45-90 kW oil-free water cooled SO-W series screw compressors has been improved. System efficiency has also been improved with reductions of up to 4% in the specific power required (kW/m3/min). The result across the range has been to create more compressed air more energy efficiently.
