Pneumatics & hydraulics

SMC rotary joints

21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

With the current trend for automation systems to include operations involving rotation and horizontal transfer, SMC Pneumatics has added the MQR16 option to its range of low torque, metal seal type, MQR rotary joints.

Compressed air system built for energy savings

09 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Hitachi Global Air Power

Australian carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has optimised its Geelong production facility with an environment-friendly manufacturing solution, founded on a purpose-built compressed-air system from Champion Compressors.

Energy savings using compressed air filtration system

09 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Parker (Aust) Pty Ltd

Compressed air filtration has been adopted by a precious metals specialist to halve its energy costs.

Sustainable compressed air energy savings

09 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd

As business becomes more aware of its carbon impact and finding ways to reduce its carbon footprint, Boge provides details on a tried and tested four-step approach to energy management for compressed air users. Its approach not only benchmarks an existing system but also provides for continual assessment and validation of the compressed air system.

Saving energy using valve

09 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

Often the work performed by an air cylinder is only required in one direction. During some operations, air cylinders are retracting or extending with no applied load on the cylinder rod - however, typically, the same pressure for both the extend (working) and retract (idling) operation is used. The use of common pressure for both functions can use an excess of up to 40% compressed air.

Scroll compressor

31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: CAPS Pty Ltd

The Conquest range of oil-free scroll air compressors operates without the use of oil during the compression process, resulting in quality, oil-free compressed air. Compact and low on noise, the scroll air compressors can be conveniently installed close to work areas.

Instrumentation and servo motor shaft couplings

19 August, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.nbk1560.com/couplicon/index_en.html

PCA has extended its range of NBK instrumentation and servo motor shaft couplings manufactured and includes a wide variety of coupling principles, Oldham, Bellows, Slit and disk formats and construction materials of bronze, aluminium, rubber and stainless steel, to list a few.

Solution to assist industry calculate compressed air energy savings

18 August, 2009 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

SMC Pneumatics has developed an Energy Saving Software Package which is designed to assist industry calculate the cost of compressed air and to assess cost savings associated with the implementation of proposed energy-reduction strategies.

Compressed air system implementation reduces carbon footprint by 35%

18 August, 2009 | Supplied by: CompAir (Australasia) Limited

Australian milk processor Murray Goulburn (MGC) has reduced its carbon footprint by 35% after the implementation of CompAirs recommendations in its demand side audit of the plants air system. The company has saved over AU$147,000 in energy and maintenance costs and cut carbon emissions by more than 1900 t at its Leongatha plant in Victoria after just five months.

Compact manifold design increases flexibility

10 August, 2009

In response to a specific request to improve safety and operating efficiency, a hydraulic system has been redesigned to eliminate the use of multiple manifolds and valves. Effectively replacing these items with a single manifold, the new design also incorporates state-of-the-art electronic control components.