Variable-speed air compressors from FPS Compressors are claimed to bring a new level of energy efficiency, because of their direct drive, permanent magnet motors and sophisticated controls.
Compressors
A free Quick Guide to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme has been published by Ener-G and Cornwall Energy Associates to help plant managers reduce the impact of the new energy tax that will apply to...
Carbon Reduction Commitment
A free iPhone app, introduced by high efficiency fan and motor systems manufacturer Ebm-Papst, is aimed at encouraging plant engineers to switch from ac to ec (electronically commutated) technology.
Fans
About 1,000 accidents at work involving electric shock or burns – of which around 30 prove fatal – are still reported to the HSE annually. Brian Wall investigates procedures that could prevent...
Fire Protection
An online and mobile estimating tool from Rockwell Automation allows plant engineers and managers to calculate savings from implementing variable frequency drives to power pumps and fans.
Fans
North West energy saving control equipment manufacturer GB Controls has successfully completed a management buy-in after 25 years of trading.
Refrigeration
Long-term performance of plant and machinery owes a great deal to using the right lubricants in the right quantities at the right time. Get it wrong and it could prove very costly, warns Brian Wall
Lubricants/Greases
Avoiding risk, safeguarding the workforce and complying with health and safety regulations are key goals of dust and fume extraction equipment. But there's also a financial reward to be reaped,...
Fume Extraction
Latest versions of Flir's T250, T335, T365, T425 and the P660, P640 and P620 can all now transfer radiometric images via WiFi to an iPad or iPhone, as standard.
Thermography (infrared cameras)
Fluid transfer system supplier Hutchinson, of Rivoli, Italy, has specified a DuPont Zytel RS grade based on PA1010 for the production of fuel lines used with both diesel and biodiesel.
Seals
Products4Automation's so-called Pilot OEE-Lite, from production data specialist Felten, is a low cost OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) module said to enable plants on limited budgets to monitor...
Data Acquisition
Siemens Industry Automation & Drive Technologies has extended its Simatic HMI operator panels to include a series of devices offering high performance and functionality for more demanding...
PLCs