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Airchannel solves healthcare specialist's problems
Airchannel has helped SRCL, part of Stericycle, to operate more efficiently by replacing two compressors at one of its main incinerator facilities.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 September 2009
Airchannel helps with R-22 refrigerant phase out
Airchannel is helping companies comply with legislation that phases out and removes the refrigerant R-22 from their compressed-air systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 September 2009
Airchannel introduces finance package
Airchannel has launched Paysmart to provide financing for a company's compressed air solutions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 August 2009
Airchannel offers WSE to ensure compliance
Airchannel has announced that it is providing an integrated Written Scheme of Examination (WSE) as part of its complete service.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 July 2009
Compair compressor uses variable-speed motor
Airchannel has installed a Compair L132 SR rotary screw compressor at Potters Ballotini to meet new compressed-air requirements.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 June 2009
Energy audits 'reduce costs and CO2 footprint'
Alastair Shanks, managing director of Airchannel, believes that facilities managers can cut costs and reduce their CO2 footprint by carrying out a compressed-air energy-efficiency and leak audit.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 June 2009
Catalogue covers pneumatic and compressor products
Airchannel is releasing a catalogue in February 2009 with 21 sections covering hydraulic, pneumatic and compressor products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 January 2009
Airchannel variable-speed compressor fits the bill
Airchannel was asked to conduct an air audit to identify weaknesses in Henry Bell and Co's (Grantham) ageing air system, eventually supplying a Worthington Rollair variable-speed compressor.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 October 2008
Dry air protects confectionary production
A pressure dewpoint of less than -22C will prevent corrosion and inhibit the growth of micro-organisms within the compressed air system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2008
Compressors slash air costs
L compressors use a switched reluctance (SR) drive that varies the speed of the compressor according to air demand and could give a minimum saving of at least Eur 15,000 running at 4000 hours a year
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2008
Compressors chosen for piston job
A CompAir L45SR variable speed compressor was linked to the two Cyclon compressors and a massive 2800 litre air receiver which is used to store compressed air.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 May 2008
Compressed air distributor grows by acquisition
Janson Air Power's Nottingham location complements Airchannel's strategic nationwide coverage, with 13 branches spread across the UK.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 May 2008
Compressor agreement speeds breakdown response
If one of Airchannel's customers has a failure then Airchannel can call on Speedy's stock of compressors to provide a very quick solution.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2008
Nitrogen gas supply cuts packaging costs
Maxigas is a cost-effective alternative to gas cylinders and liquid dewars with fewer on-going costs such as refills, delivery costs and order processing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 January 2008
Compressor drives two-tonne hammer
The CompAir L250 oil-injected rotary-screw compressor has a motor output of 250kW and an air output of 43m/min at 7bar.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 January 2008
Compressed air allows fast vehicle painting
All Airstation packages incorporate the CompAir rotary screw air compressor with a direct expansion refrigeration dryer, integral 'bypass' and condensate separator.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 January 2008
Furniture company upgrades compressor
By analysing performance data of the old unit and comparing it to the energy footprint of the new system, Airchannel was able to demonstrate the energy reduction if the CompAir unit was selected.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 January 2008
Compressors equip one of Europe's top bakeries
Walkers Shortbread's new facility needed a reliable, energy efficient air compressor system to power pneumatically operated bakery machinery and instrumentation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 December 2007
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