by Controls User | Sep 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
For an Australian manufacturer of terracotta roof tiles, replacing an aging compressor was number one on the facility maintenance checklist. A 25-year-old machine running as a standby and the capricious nature of energy prices in Australia combined to create a problem...
by Controls User | Sep 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Did you know that variable speed drive technology is ideal for nine out of every 10 applications that use compressed air? With compressed air systems accounting for as much as 30 percent of a plant’s total energy consumption, reducing compressed air energy consumption...
by Controls User | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
The packaging and processing industry is one of the largest users of vacuum technology, responsible for the production of blister packaging, vacuum sealed bags, meat and fish packaging and even bubble wrap. If part of your evening cooking routine regularly involves...
by Controls User | Sep 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
In the wastewater treatment process, millions of bacteria feed on organic waste, breaking it down into carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water. Because these bacteria require oxygen as part of this process, large quantities of air are blown into aeration tanks, in turn,...
by Controls User | Sep 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again, and no, we’re not talking about football season. For Atlas Copco, it’s trade show season, and this fall, we’ll be traveling the country to showcase our latest innovations from our complete compressed air and vacuum portfolio. Our first...
by Controls User | Sep 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do you know what it takes to build a racecar from the ground up? Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a title-winning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team? With only 38 NASCAR races in the year, there is absolutely no room for error. That’s why...
by Controls User | Sep 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
The following is an excerpt from an interview with John Brookshire, president of Atlas Copco Compressors, which was recently published online at Manufacturing Today. For more than 140 years, Atlas Copco has delivered value for customers through innovation. Ever since...
by Controls User | Sep 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
A powdery substance made with calcined lime and clay, cement is a vital material used in a wide variety of construction and infrastructure projects from building foundations and masonry work to tunnels, roads and bridges. Compressed air is often required during the...
by Controls User | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
School is back in session and that means it’s time for a pop quiz. What is the smartest thing a manufacturing facility can do to save money over the long term? Ignore pressure drops Defer system maintenance Maximize compressed air efficiency If you chose answer “c,”...
by Controls User | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Our employee-run Water for All organization turns 31 this year, and to celebrate, the organization is donating $50,000 to Denver-based charity Water for People. The contribution will help fund clean water and sanitation projects in Nicaragua. Nicaragua may be the...
