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UK group acquired by US manufacturer
The acquisition of CompAir will enable Gardner Denver to extend its global compressor business using CompAir's strong brands.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 August 2008
System provides clean air for food production
Honeytop requested a CompAir F149T thermal mass air dryer to remove moisture from the compressed air and purify the air prior to use.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 July 2008
Compressor cuts costs for lifesavers
The Hydrovane Regulated Speed (RS) rotary vane range is designed to substantially reduce compressor operating costs, offering average cost savings of 30 to 50%.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 June 2008
Compressor works without oil
Quantima's Q-drive compression assembly has rotor and direct-driven compression elements that are levitated by active electromagnetic bearings to allow them to reach speeds of up to 60,000 rev/min.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 April 2008
Compressors handle huge exhibition venue
Hydrovane machines do not require an air receiver, which means their footprint is reduced.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 March 2008
Compressor redesign boosts performance
L-series fixed-speed comressors deliver up to 15% more air for the same power input than previous models, while the variable speed version offers even greater energy-savings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 March 2008
Engine upgrade boosts compressor efficiency
The addition of the QSB 6.7 engine to CompAir's compressors increases the overall efficiency of the compressors by 14%, reducing fuel consumption and boosting reliability.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 February 2008
Compressors combine for efficiency and economy
An installation combining fixed and variable speed compressors is saving money at the Jaguar veneer manufacturing centre.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 February 2008
Pay as you go compressors ease financial burden
The PAYG scheme is available on a range of packages, including CompAir fixed speed Airstations and variable speed Hydrovane Hypac machines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 February 2008
Compressor distributor rescued from oblivion
CompAir has been supplying compressors to Marshall Branson in Tyne and Wear for more than a quarter of a century.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 February 2008
Compressors meet medical standards
CompAir compressors carry a warranty for up to 44,000 operational hours, provided maintenance work is carried out by an authorised dealer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 January 2008
Air compressor avoids wasted energy
Hydrovane has released the launch of the newest energy saving addition to its range, the regulated speed HV11RS, which automatically controls air output to meet exact air system requirements.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 January 2008
Variable-speed compressors come with cashback
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 December 2007
Oil-free compressor removes contamination risk
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 November 2007
Compressors mobilise aircraft maintenance
CompAir's LS15 compressors are a third lighter than the compressors Support Air used previously, and less than half the volume.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 November 2007
Company focuses on rail sector
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 July 2007
Compressed air company chooses UK distributors
CompAir's nationwide network of distributors supply a variety of CompAir and Hydrovane compressors, equipment and services throughout the UK.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2007
Screw compressor reduces costs and noise
The L80 also delivers noise levels of 69dB(A), meaning that it is easy to stand next to the compressor and have a conversation, with no need for users to wear ear protection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 June 2007
Portable compressors go on show
CompAir's turbo screw and lightweight portable screw compressors offer outstanding performance and reliability,.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 May 2007
Portable compressors fitted to road tankers
CompAir's C30 portable compressor is permanently installed on a road tanker which is used for collecting liquid chalk slurry from a rail terminal in Workington.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 May 2007
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