In many wet processing industries such as pulp and paper, metal
manufacturing, and food processing, Nema 4x (stainless steel
water-tight) cabinets are needed to keep the sensitive electronics
inside...
Posted On 06/12/2018
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Snap open a bottle of beer and you will see, hear and
feel the familiar fizz and bubbles. These sensations are the result
of carbon dioxide (CO2), a colorless, odorless, non-combustible
gas. While...
Posted On 05/28/2018
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Coalescing filtration removes liquid and particulate contaminants
from compressed air and other compressed gases, providing
protection for critical equipment and components. Liquid
contaminants...
Posted On 05/24/2018
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There are numerous manufacturers in the water cooler market. Water
coolers are also called chillers but it is important to draw a
clear distinction between process water coolers and chillers...
Posted On 05/15/2018
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In an industrial manufacturing plant, coalescing filters are
probably the most important piece of purification equipment found
in a compressed air system. They treat six of the ten main
contaminants...
Posted On 04/26/2018
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In a manufacturing facility, it is essential that equipment runs at
optimum performance, not only to maintain production but also
ensure staff safety and product quality. In many cases, when
equipment...
Posted On 01/08/2018
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2017 saw economic growth accelerate and the indicators suggest that
trend will continue. This puts productivity initiatives high on the
list of manufacturers, keen on taking full advantage of...
Posted On 01/04/2018
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Compressed air is a major source of energy used in a wide variety
of applications across many industries. A plant compressed air
system can be costly to operate. Optimizing productivity while
reducing...
Posted On 04/27/2017
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As we move into the future, the need for transportation is merging
with society’s concerns about pollution, climate change, depletion
of natural resources and the long-term sustainability of our...
Posted On 04/21/2017
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Several filtration techniques are used in the downstream sector of
the oil and gas industry to ensure that samples are free of
impurities for on-line process analyzers. These techniques...
Posted On 04/12/2017
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Due to the sheer amount of different options available, specifying
the right replacement or new industrial compressor can become a
daunting task. The promise of reduced costs can make...
Posted On 03/21/2017
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The four main types of compressed air dryers are refrigerated,
chemical, desiccant, and membrane. It is important to understand
how each drying technology works to learn which is best for...
Posted On 12/20/2016
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Refrigerated air dryers are used in many industrial plants as a
cost-effective method of removing water vapor from compressed air
used to power tools and pneumatic machinery. However, different
types...
Posted On 12/17/2016
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Many instruments and controls operating in hazardous industrial
environments require instrument grade compressed air to ensure
effective operation. Without clean, dry air, quality control and
process...
Posted On 12/03/2016
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Pressure reduction combined with filtration can be used to
remove condensed liquids from saturated compressed air. To
reduce pressure in an application, components such as pressure
regulators, vortex...
Posted On 11/06/2016
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Several technologies are available to remove condensed water and
water vapor from a compressed air distribution system including
aftercoolers, coalescing filters, air dryers, pressure reduction,
water...
Posted On 10/23/2016
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Culinary steam is frequently used in food-processing operations.
It is directly injected into the food product stream to
control temperature and consistency of the food product. Jets of
culinary...
Posted On 10/08/2016
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Biogas is renewable energy stored in organic materials, such as
plant matter and animal waste, known as biomass. Sources of biomass
fuel include agricultural residue, food waste, sewage, energy
crops,...
Posted On 08/23/2016
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As a user of compressed air, at some point you are likely to see
water appearing in your air distribution system. This can be a
nuisance or a serious issue, depending on your application. Should
you...
Posted On 08/21/2016
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An air receiver tank is an integral and important part of any
compressed air system. Typically a receiver tank is sized at 2
gal/scfm and increased to 4-10 gal/scfm of flow if there are big
demand...
Posted On 07/31/2016
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