‘Pipework’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Variable speed compressors are energy efficient from CompAir UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "CompAir has extended its portfolio of variable speed compressors with the launch of seven models, allowing the company to offer a range of energy-efficient rotary screw machines from 11kW to 250kW. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Delcam adds options for Powerinspect software from Delcam: "Delcam has added two new options for its Powerinspect inspection software.".

In October 2009, we covered the news from Teseo UK - take a look at Teseo system helps expand turbo production which says: "Essex Turbo has installed Teseo's modular aluminium airlines system to distribute compressed air throughout its new premises. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Emerson Process Management, Emerson sensors optimise brewer's CIP process, as well as Refrigerant dryers achieve minimum energy profile from Hi-Line Industries, and Beko provides replacements for old flanged filters from Beko Technologies.

Latest stories...

Airia to distribute Boge compressors and equipment (August 2009)

Boge Compressors has appointed Southampton-based Airia Compressed Air Solutions as a distributor for its range of compressors and ancillary equipment.

VLX2 line lights speed line-scan acquisition (July 2009)

The Gardasoft VLX2 ultra-high-sensitivity, liquid-cooled LED line lights from Adept Electronic Solutions provide an alternative to fibre-optic-based systems.

Airchannel offers WSE to ensure compliance (July 2009)

Airchannel has announced that it is providing an integrated Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) as part of its complete service.

Atlas saves energy and improves product quality (July 2009)

Compressed-air generation and nitrogen-production units from Atlas Copco have been installed at Haith's birdfoods production plant in Grimsby to improve energy efficiency and product shelf-life.

Tank-cleaning rotary spray ball for CIP tasks (July 2009)

Bete has added the Orbitor - a compact and versatile tank-cleaning rotary spray ball - to its range.

IQ actuators control barrage butterfly valves (June 2009)

Rotork actuators are being used at the Cardiff Bay Barrage, an environmental protection mechanism designed to regulate the freshwater level in Cardiff Bay and prevent the ingress of seawater.

Atlas compressor aids Norfolk waterway de-silting (June 2009)

An Atlas Copco compressor is at the heart of an aeration system that is being used to de-silt the Denver Sluice on the River Great Ouse, near Downham Market in Norfolk.

Bekomat 33 features condensate receiver tank (May 2009)

Bekomat has presented the Bekomat 33 condensate drain at the 2009 Hannover trade fair in Germany.

Elastomer insert helps keep pipework quiet

A thermoplastic elastomer is used for a bridge insert that fits over a nylon plastic base as part of a novel plumbing system.
Pipework can be expanded without downtime

A new larger DT drilling jig has just been introduced by Teseo, which allows use of a 19mm drill bit, the correct bore size for an outlet plate that carries 0.75in threaded connectors.