Compressed air maintenance
11 March, 2009
As rising electricity costs compel companies to examine their energy usage, advanced technologies are emerging which bring new efficiencies to old tasks, such as ensuring a clean flow of compressed air. John Davis, Business Development Manager for the Australian operation of Parker domnick hunter Filtration, explains.
Energy efficiency through the optimal interaction of system components
10 March, 2009
The products and technologies that help make more efficient use of energy in industrial applications are already available. However, maximising energy productivity is not necessarily straightforward.
A VIP visit at Grundfos Australia
27 February, 2009
On Wednesday 11 February, Grundfos Pumps Australia Head Office, based in Adelaide, was visited by Søren Ø Sørensen, Grundfos’s Group Executive Vice-President, and Carsten Andersen, Chairman of Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd Board of Directors.
Test kit eases verification of sensor functionality
10 February, 2009
A company has developed a portable test kit for the CAN protocol versions of its off-highway M-series linear position sensors to assist cylinder manufacturers and equipment OEMs in the off-highway market to verify functionality of the sensors after they are installed.
Innovative fluid connectors simplify construction of state-of-the-art compressor seal testing line
20 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Parker (Aust) Pty Ltd
Parker Instrumentation’s fluid connector, Phastite, has simplified the construction of a state-of-the-art facility for testing dry gas compressor seals at John Crane’s new turbomachinery facility in Slough, UK. The connector’s combination of high-pressure operation and push-fit assembly has allowed the company to make considerable time savings compared with a system built using the conventional options of cone-and-thread and welded tube connections.
Compressed-air technology group teams up with global compression system expert
16 January, 2009
Australian compressed-air technology group, Champion Compressors, has signed a national distribution agreement with global compression system expert, Cameron Compression Systems.
Laying foundations with compressed air
14 January, 2009
When TrimPile decided to take its pile-trimming and concrete-breaking business to the next level, the company chose air compressor and jackhammer technology from Sullair Australia.
The hydraulics of wind power
08 December, 2008
Companies like AVN Energy, a Danish manufacturer of wind-power equipment, are creating the technology which now provides 20% of Denmark’s electricity production. AVN co-operated with The Trelleborg Group’s Sealing Solutions to develop seals for their wind power actuators.
Drive solution for the paper industry
08 December, 2008
Germany’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.
Valve controller
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Metso Automation (ANZ) Pty Ltd
The Neles ND9300 intelligent valve controller is manufactured in an explosion-proof stainless steel housing and is designed for use in corrosive environments.
Control valve and actuator
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
Emerson Process Management has released the Fisher GX 3-way control valve and actuator system. The GX 3-way has the ability to accurately control the temperature of water, oils, steam and other industrial fluids. Applications include heat exchangers and lubricating skids.
Modular filter components
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: IMI Precision Engineering
The Excelon Pro 92 series FRL is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, due to its flexibility and simplicity.
WorkSafe highlights air receiver explosion risks
26 November, 2008
WorkSafe 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, 2008
Compressed air and gas system manufacturer CompAir has been acquired by the US-based Gardner Denver Group.
Aircraft cooling system trialled
06 November, 2008
Cavotec has successfully trialled its pre-conditioned air system with Airbus.
