Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Compressors",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Upgrade for compressed air control from
Energair Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Range comprises of six compressed air controllers designed to suit air systems ranging from one to 24 compressors".
The day before,
we featured the news release Pay as you go compressors ease financial burden from
CompAir UK: "The PAYG scheme is available on a range of packages, including CompAir fixed speed Airstations and variable speed Hydrovane Hypac machines".
In January 2008, we covered the news from CompAir UK
- take a look at Compressor distributor rescued from oblivion
which says: "CompAir has been supplying compressors to Marshall Branson in Tyne and Wear for more than a quarter of a century".
Take a look also at the news release from Minus K Technology, Negative-stiffness vibration isolators explained,
as well as Compressor drives two-tonne hammer from Airchannel,
and Compressed air allows fast vehicle painting from Airchannel.
See also:
Compressors meet medical standards
(January 2008)
CompAir compressors carry a warranty for up to 44,000 operational hours, provided maintenance work is carried out by an authorised dealer
Instrument suite monitors noise and vibration
(January 2008)
Measuring and analysing human vibration signals can help control the negative effects of mechanical vibration on the human body
Variable-speed compressors come with cashback
(December 2007)
A free energy review and at least GBP 750 cashback are the incentives when an old compressor is replaced with a new energy-saving variable-speed Hydrovane machine
Compressors equip one of Europe's top bakeries
(December 2007)
Walkers Shortbread's new facility needed a reliable, energy efficient air compressor system to power pneumatically operated bakery machinery and instrumentation
Double-sided timing belt spreads the load
(December 2007)
Range is offered with a choice of tooth profiles and with materials and construction technology to suit heavy-duty high-torque or high-stress high-speed drives
Bundle cuts turbo design teaching costs
(November 2007)
Educational package provides students and faculty access to leading edge axial and radial turbomachinery design and multidisciplinary optimisation software at minimum expense
Compressor copes with variable outputs
(November 2007)
Frequency controlled screw compressor combines a small footprint with an inbuilt frequency inverter to reduce power consumption
Acquisition brings fluid flow measurement
(November 2007)
Based on tuning fork technology, sensors measure fluid properties including density, viscosity and dielectric constant
Oil-free compressor removes contamination risk
(November 2007)
With no oil being used anywhere in the compressor at all and water lubricated bearings, there is no risk of oil contamination and no environmental costs associated with oil disposal
Scheme promotes engineering education
(November 2007)
The Engineering Education Scheme allows students to gain hands-on experience of real technical problems
Compressors mobilise aircraft maintenance
(November 2007)
CompAir's LS15 compressors are a third lighter than the compressors Support Air used previously, and less than half the volume
HMIs are made for diesel-powered equipment
(November 2007)
Application-specific engine gauges and instrumentation for diesel powered equipment is available in just hours if required
Compressed air system suits petroleum application
(November 2007)
The compressed air is to be used to supply instrument quality compressed air to accommodate ambient conditions that in mid summer are hot and hostile
Compressor offers quiet operation
(October 2007)
SCS air compressors are designed as a fixed installation for use in garage, agricultural and workshop environments
Lubricants resist wear and corrosion
(October 2007)
Batoyle Freedom Group has developed a range of compressor lubricants. are completely ashless, and offer boosted wear protection and corrosion/oxidation resistance
CAD system aids custom jobs
(October 2007)
For compressors which are custom-produced to fit into complex processing installations, MPDS4 is key for assembling 3D components into entire process plants
Compressed air system eases monitoring
(October 2007)
The compressed air management system is used in the daily management of the site to control and synchronise eight compressors in two locations using wireless communications
Are copper rotors the answer?
(October 2007)
The EFF1 and EFF2 motors use the same housing, leading to a reduction in spares required and a reduced amount of stocked parts
Screw compressors offer expanded power range
(September 2007)
The Boge SLF direct-coupled range has an integrated frequency convertor which assures the smoothest possible transition from 25 to 100% output
UV light source shows up lubricant leaks
(September 2007)
Although UV flood lights have been used to detect oil spillages and leaks for some time, they have never really been accurate, powerful or flexible enough for widespread application
Filter elements improve flow
(August 2007)
With Clearpoint filter elements, the cross-sectional area available for flow is more than twice as large as with standard filter materials
LNG facility upgrades control system
(August 2007)
National Grid's Glenmavis LNG facility is now controlled by Yokogawa's latest Centum CS3000 DCS, which forms the basis of the new integrated control and safeguarding system
Oil-free compressor
(August 2007)
The K series oil-free piston compressor is ideally suited to industries such as the food, drink, medical and pharmaceutical sectors, where oil-free compressed air is paramount
GBP 640,000 control system contract signed
(August 2007)
National Grid is installing new facilities to enable the supply of natural gas from the Milford area of Wales to the National Transmission System
Bearings acquisition announced
(August 2007)
SKF has purchased the S2M business from UK based Edwards, by increasing its existing shareholding of 12% in S2M to 100% with an investment of approximately Eur 55 million
Programme manages seal repair and replacement
(July 2007)
ReadySeal guarantees 24-hour shipment from regional Flowserve facilities of compressor seals and spare parts included in the programme
Compressor cuts energy costs by 42%
(July 2007)
The Boge SF60 frequency controlled screw compressor works strictly in accordance with the compressed air demand by producing the exact volume of compressed air at the pressure required
Company focuses on rail sector
(July 2007)
Hydrovane Transit will deliver tailor-made turnkey engineering solutions for the rail and transit sectors, providing high-quality compressed air for brake, door operation and pneumatic suspension
Motor aids the testing of large pumps
(July 2007)
WEG's M-Line motor, is well proven in demanding oil and gas, power generation, steel, water treatment and papermaking sectors
Blowers resist corrosion
(July 2007)
Rotron CP blowers benefit from the Chem-Tough finishing process, which converts their aluminium casting to a plastic/ceramic surface which offers abrasion resistance equivalent to steel
Engineering software helps provide green cooling
(July 2007)
The engineering team at Bronswerk used a combination of Pro/Engineer Wildfire from PTC and EFD.Pro from Flomerics when designing its new fans and cooler systems
Gas testing training course held
(July 2007)
The University of Leeds' Pharmaceutical Medical Gas Testing course was attended by 32 delegates
Condensate drains tolerate oil-free condensates
(July 2007)
The Bekomat 13 CO PN 40 has a 50 micron hard coating, which gives a ceramic structure to the surface of its aluminium housing
Thermal monitor receives upgraded warranty
(June 2007)
The lifetime calibration and warranty of Exertherm will be of particular interest to organisations such as data centres, continuous process or large-scale manufacturing