Month: July 2020
Electric Versus Pneumatic Actuators: The Right One for You
Choosing between pneumatic or electric actuators is not always easy to decide. However, the two technologies are so different that one can seldom be a direct replacement for the other. While many variations exist to meet the demands of the air compressor market, there are a few key points that help you decide between electric […]
Why Oil-Free Compressors are the Best Option in Most Applications
There is an old adage which is also a law of physics; what goes in will, eventually, come out. This applies to compressor lubricants in oil-flooded rotary screw compressors, too. At a rate of 2 ppm carryover, an oil-flooded 100 hp compressor operating for one year (8000 hrs) will introduce over 4 gallons of lubricant […]
The Application and Use of Heatless Regenerative Air Dryers
The use of heatless regenerative air dryers in the compressed air world has increased because of the demand for clean, dry compressed air. Heatless dryers are named as such because they do not use any outside sources for heat. Not only in traditional industrial applications but also in clean industries such as medical, electronics, food, […]
Protect Your Compressed Air Equipment from the Summer Heat
It is a well-known fact that high temperatures have never been kind to technology. This holds true for even your compressor system. Have you noticed that summer heat affects compressed air systems within your company? Fear not! We will tell you WHY the summer heat is affecting your system and the changes you can make […]
The Story Behind the Mask – 503 Fieldbus Technology Steps Up in the Fight Against COVID-19
Automation Technology Increases Production Rates for PPE We all want to do what we can during times of pandemics like COVID-19. To contribute in some way to the greater cause and make a difference to help those in need. A large manufacturing company in Minnesota strives to deliver comfortable, well-designed personal protective equipment (PPE). And […]
Aluminum Framing Solutions for the Medical Industry
Often medical staff and manufacturers experience problems with the environments they find themselves in. In recent years, there has been a quickly growing number of patients coming into smaller clinics. Even more, larger clinics are facing the need for efficient systems to move materials around the facilities. Aluminum framing solutions are perfect to create easy […]