Month: February 2022
Notable Industrial Uses for Compressed Air Systems
The global industrial air compressor market is a fast-growing sector with a projected compound annual growth rate of 5.7 percent from 2020 to 2027. By then, spending on industrial air compressors is expected to reach around $17.8 billion. This is because there is a growing demand for more efficient and advanced compressed air technologies. These […]
How Contaminants In Compressed Air Can Affect Processes
Contaminants can be introduced to your compressed air system through many mediums. Liquids like water and oil, solid particles, and vapor can cause contamination and affect production processes if precautions aren’t taken. Why is contamination such a concern? Contaminants can wreak havoc on not only your compressed air system and parts, but they can endanger […]
Basic Components of Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air is widely used in various industries due to its availability and ease of use. It is often known as the fourth utility, following electricity, natural gas, and water. But did you know that the idea of using compressed air to transmit energy began as early as the 1800s? During this period, metal manufacturing […]
Food Packaging Automation Trends in 2022
Written by the specialists at Emerson. The convenience of packaged food and beverages continues to drive growth in this industry. In fact, the U.S packaged food market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% from 2021 to 2028. The automation of food packaging processes has helped companies keep up with […]
Understanding Sensors
Industrial machinery and processing equipment won’t run without functioning sensors. A bad sensor will bring production to a halt by not sending a signal to a controller or enabling a movement or operation. Worse still is a sensor that sends incorrect signals or signals at the wrong time. “Misfires” like these lead to accidents and […]
Air Control Valve Maintenance
As the name implies, air control valves, or pneumatic valves, control or divert the flow of compressed air or other gasses within an operating system. With this controllable power source, the valves can be used to drive other components such as an actuator, gripper, hand tool or other device. They are also used to pilot […]
How To Choose A Proportional Valve For Medical Devices
Choosing a valve for medical devices is crucially important in facilitating quality patient care. The correct valve can make the difference in providing life-supporting treatment or causing problematic complications. Solenoid valves are typically used for medical devices because they can moderate gas flow with precise speed and accuracy to support patient care. When used in […]
Linear Motion Technology
Unloading from a conveyor belt, picking and placing packages in a carton and dispensing adhesive on a tray of components are all good applications of linear motion technology. Three axes of motion can reach any part of a rectangular or cubic volume, enabling processes from machine loading and unloading to cake decoration and drug discovery […]