by Controls User | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
For a Chinese beverage company that produces more than 150 types of food and drink, strict control of raw materials and stringent standards for equipment and suppliers keeps their operation up and running. The company has been using oil-free air compressors since 1998...
by Controls User | Nov 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Food Manufacturing magazine recently interviewed Deepak Vetal, product marketing manager at Atlas Copco, to discuss the new ISO 22000 Certification and its impact on the food industry. The following is an excerpt from the article, Food Manufacturing Q&A: ISO 22000...
by Controls User | Nov 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Inefficient compressed air distribution systems result in higher energy bills, lower productivity and poor air tool performance. Piping systems more than five years old have been shown to exhibit leaks of up to 25 percent, yet many facilities are slow to upgrade...
by Controls User | Nov 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
The food and beverage industry often requires both direct and indirect contact of compressed air with the final product or with products in the food chain. Therefore, it is important for food processors to reduce the risk of microorganism growth in their compressed...
by Controls User | Nov 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
As John Marrino, the founder of The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) in Charlotte, North Carolina, says, “Not everything can be local, but beer can and should be.” This commitment to creating fresh, local beer drives the growth behind Charlotte’s oldest and largest...
by Controls User | Nov 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Water in compressed air systems is one of the leading causes of failure. Pneumatic systems, regardless of their purpose, are not designed to operate with water present. How Temperature Affects Water Vapor Air is comprised primarily of oxygen and nitrogen with trace...
