Compressed air solutions for efficient pneumatic conveying First Quarter 2025 Moving goods through pipes from one point to another using air - pneumatic conveying - is an extremely efficient method of transporting a great variety of products, provided that the right system is used, and that it’s done correctly.
Compressed air preparation First Quarter 2025, Artic Driers International The choice of compressed air dryers is driven by the air quality demands of your plant.
Compressed air treatment do’s and don’ts Fourth Quarter 2024, Artic Driers International, Editor's Choice As a long-established importer and manufacturer of air dryers, Artic Dryers often sees the results of poor installation and issues with aftercoolers that create serious problems in air drying systems.
Next-gen air compressors for plastics manufacturer Fourth Quarter 2024 Integrated Air Solutions has reinforced its partnership with global compressor manufacturer, ABC Compressors by facilitating the installation and commissioning of two next-generation direct-drive ABC machines for a prominent plastic manufacturer in South Africa.
Seamless compressed air supply Third Quarter 2024 The efficient performance of compressed air systems is the foundation for seamless production processes and sustainable business. The adoption of a comprehensive service plan delivered by an OEM like Atlas Copco is key to overall compressor performance, efficiency, reliability, and long lifecycle.
Selection of two-port valves: an open and shut case Second Quarter 2024, SMC Corporation South Africa Little consideration is generally given to two-port valves because they are often perceived as simple devices that only open and close to control downstream fluid supply. Although this is mechanically true, choosing the optimal two-port valve for your application can make a big difference, saving space, weight and energy consumption.
Integrated Air Solutions expands its compressor rental service Second Quarter 2024 The significant growth of the industrial air compressor rental division launched by Integrated Air Solutions under a year ago, has prompted the need for more resources and equipment. Headed up by Rudolf ...
Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers Second Quarter 2024, Neu Matics SA Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.
Compressed air drying and monitoring with low dewpoints Second Quarter 2024, Artic Driers International Artic Driers manufacturers the Sahara low dewpoint, heatless pressure swing air dryers with SANS 347 pressure code. These desiccant-rich pressure dryers comfortably obtain pressure dewpoints of -40°C.
Tyre-actuated globe valve Second Quarter 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has launched a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve in its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type.
Oil-free beer and wine processing First Quarter 2024, Hydraulic systems & components The food and beverage industry depends on superior quality, 100% oil-free compressed air to eliminate the presence of unwanted oil vapour throughout the production line.
Ten considerations for optimum use of vacuum technology First Quarter 2024 Vacuum technology plays a huge role in the packaging of foodstuffs and other products. Here are ten considerations to help you use vacuum technology as effectively and efficiently as possible, so that you can optimise processes and cut operating costs.
Case History 191: The weakest link First Quarter 2024 Which is the weakest link in a control loop? The answer, without any doubt is that, in most cases, the final control element is the weakest link.
Thor’s hammer of pneumatic knockers First Quarter 2024, neaMetrics Neu Matics acts as sole distributor for a range of internationally recognised brands, and one of these is the pneumatic knocker from singold.
New IO-Link master future-proofs pneumatic valve systems First Quarter 2024, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson has introduced a new Class A IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analogue sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS Series G3 Fieldbus platform.
Versatile cylinder monitoring First Quarter 2024, ifm - South Africa This IO-Link cylinder sensor from ifm, with two configurable hardware outputs, will upgrade your machine in no time.
Tyre-actuated globe valve First Quarter 2024, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has launched a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve in its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type.
A new electric actuator Fourth Quarter 2023, SMC Corporation South Africa SMC’s new EQ electric actuator controls an electric drive in the same way as a pneumatic solenoid valve and the setup is simple and easy to control.
Latest trends in pneumatics systems Fourth Quarter 2023 There is a misconception that there is not much innovation in the pneumatics field, but a closer look reveals otherwise.
Magnetic bearings Fourth Quarter 2023, SKF South Africa SKF’s magnetic bearings, which can rotate at up to 50 000 rpm, are now playing a key role in reducing CO2 emissions across a range of industrial applications, including compressors. The company’s magnetic ...
