Boge stand-alone Duotherm heat-recovery system
01 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
Boge has launched a stand-alone Duotherm heat-recovery system. The compact module is a suitable solution for compressed air users wanting to optimise the energy usage of their existing compressed air system via heat recovery.
Making smart choices with compressed air
26 June, 2011
There are several well-known - but probably misunderstood - facts about compressed air usage and systems throughout Australian industry. A consequence of this is that your compressed air system is an ideal place to start when looking into energy-efficiency opportunities.
Hydac Hybox Flex Basic hydraulic power unit
22 June, 2011 | Supplied by: HYDAC International
The Hybox Flex Basic hydraulic power unit uses Hydac components including tanks, pumps, electric motors and a specially designed tank-mounted manifold that incorporates the return filter, accumulators and valving, and is suitable for all machine manufacturers.
Ingersoll Rand R-Series rotary screw air compressors
15 June, 2011 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty Ltd
The Ingersoll Rand R-Series 90-160 kW rotary screw air compressors use progressive adaptive control (PAC) to protect the equipment and prevent unnecessary or emergency shutdowns of production lines caused by extreme situations or maintenance oversights. An integrated, intelligent system, PAC continually monitors key components and operating parameters and adjusts these to prevent unexpected downtime.
Malcolm Thompson Pumps Aquaplus ARJ/ARS series aerators
09 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Malcolm Thompson Pumps Pty Ltd
Malcolm Thompson Pumps has launched an improved range of Aquaplus aerators. The range features a jet aerator and submersible aerator that are suitable for aeration, pre-aeration and mixing in all wastewater, sewage treatment and agricultural industries.
Pneumatic actuation for dirty environments
09 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control Systems
Integra Coal’s coal preparation plant, serving Camberwell and Glennies Creek coal mines in the Hunter Valley, uses an array of pneumatically actuated knife-gate valves to control coal flow to the preparation area. The company found that the two traditional methods of pneumatic actuation previously used in the plant were ineffective and inefficient.
Automation Direct NITRA BVS series modular solenoid valves
08 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Direct Automation Pty Ltd
Automation Direct’s NITRA BVS series modular pneumatic solenoid valves are body ported 3-port (3-way) poppet valves available in 2-position, normally open or normally closed configurations.
Swagelok RHPS series dome-loaded pressure regulators
07 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Swagelok Corporation
The RHPS series dome-loaded pressure regulators permit high flows and exhibit less droop than spring-loaded designs in controlling the pressure of liquids and gases. The dome-loaded design relies on a pressurised chamber above an elastomer diaphragm in place of a spring to operate the regulator. Depending on regulator size and configuration, inlet pressures can range to 400 bar. Regulated pressures span 0.10 to 2 bar, 0 to 70 bar, 0 to 200 bar, and 0 to 400 bar.
Boge S 40-2 Bluekat oil-lubricated Class 0 compressor
03 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
The S 40-2 Bluekat is an oil-lubricated screw compressor with a built-in converter that produces oil-free compressed air for the small to medium-sized compressed air user.
Sullair Australia launches national Customer Response Centre
30 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
Sullair Australia is implementing a centralised, national Customer Response Centre (CRC) to ensure that customers receive superior service and advice to assist with their compressed air enquiries.
Donaldson Ultrapac 2000 regenerative desiccant air dryer
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd
The Ultrapac 2000 regenerative desiccant air dryer suits applications across a wide spectrum of industries that rely on high-quality compressed air. Typical applications include laser-cutting systems, beverage bottling, dental laboratories, packaging machines, rail vehicles, optical measuring systems, sprinkler systems and pneumatic equipment.
Boge compressor monitoring app
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
Boge has recently launched an iPhone app designed to provide compressed air users with a remote monitoring solution.
Sullair VOC/VSD hybrid compressor
25 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power
The VOC/VSD hybrid compressor’s variable speed drive (VSD) lowers power consumption at the top end of capacity and maintains constant system pressure while the variable output compressor (VOC) airend is designed to extend part-load energy savings.
Take care of your pumps and they’ll take care of you
19 May, 2011 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of care” may have been coined by process and plant engineers tired of repairing or replacing pumps. Pumps are often the most underserviced pieces of equipment in process automation when it comes to maintenance and prevention best practices.
Pressure regulator selection
17 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Swagelok Corporation
Regulators are available in a variety of types, designs and materials of construction, and choices should be made with care.
