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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fluid power company appoints Australian distributor
05 August, 2009
K-One Fluid Power has been appointed Australian distributor for AMCA Hydraulic Fluid Power and its APV range of hydraulic proportional control valves.
Vacuum check valve
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: PIAB Vacuum Technologies
The PIAB Vactrap COAX is a check valve with an integrated Pi12-2 COAX cartridge for decentralised systems and a built-in blow-off valve to provide a quick release of objects.
Valves
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The VSNB valves can be used with both single-acting and double-acting actuators which feature a NAMUR interface.
Wireless valve position sensor
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process Solutions
The XYR 6000 valve position sensor helps improve overall plant reliability by giving users the ability to remotely monitor a greater number of applications within their processing facilities.
CL series range compressors
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
Boge Compressors has extended their CL series range of compressors by introducing 7.5, 11 and 15 kW models.
Compressor controller
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Boge Focus compressor controller operates according to the customer's actual compressed air demand ensuring optimised system efficiency. It has been designed to ensure simple and reliable control for various operating parameters at two levels and serves to monitor, control and optimise a compressed air system efficiently.
Rotary valve
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Fisher Posi-Seal A81 rotary valve. Tight shutoff and the long seal-life capability of the A81 make it suitable for on/off applications.
