Compressed Air

It’s a commonly known industrial fact – between 10-15 per cent of industrial electricity is used to generate compressed air. And yet, compressed air is an inefficient form of energy – 90 per cent of the input energy used is discharged as waste heat. This is not only costly from a sustainability standpoint; wasting energy means … Continue reading Why a compressed air audit is worth the energy →

Green manufacturing means cost savings. Don’t believe us? The reality is that air compressors can drain a company’s bottom line. Statistics show that relooking and refining your compressed air strategy saves up to 80 per cent; and while there is still some resistance in making the move, SMC’s “Energy Saving Customer Journey” can easily facilitate … Continue reading Go on an energy saving journey with SMC →

The first advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) in Australia will be built in South Australia, near Strathalbyn. While the basic technology behind compressed air energy storage has been available since the 19th century, the technology has been improved and taken up at a larger scale with the uptake of renewable energy sources which fluctuate … Continue reading Compressed air to be utilised as storage for renewable energy →

Nitrogen generators can be used onsite in order to save a company money and time. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. Compressed air is considered the fourth utility being used in many industries after water, gas and electricity, according to Atlas Copco Compressors. The company has nitrogen generator solutions that can help manufacturers produce nitrogen on-site. Salena Estate … Continue reading Taking nitrogen on-site →

Exair has released a new Model 1004SS M4 Back Blow Air Nozzle which will be distributed in Australia by Compressed Air.  The nozzle has been designed to deliver airflow for blowing debris and liquids from small pipe or hose inside diameters and other internal features.    Each unit has array of holes. They provide 360 … Continue reading Compressed Air to distribute new Exair Back Blow Air Nozzle →

External mix atomizing spray nozzles mix liquid and air outside the nozzle and allow the air and liquid flows to be adjusted independently.

Should you be investing in a dry-running or an oil-injected compressor? Beth Wood highlights the major advantages of each design and the applications for which they are best suited.

Festo introduces a smarter way to keep energy consumption of compressed air systems firmly under control.

These quiet and user friendly turnkey blower systems are ideal for low pressure applications requiring air flow up to 35.8 m3/min.

Air compressors can be costly to run, but new solutions now on the market are designed to help lower the price of production. Sarah Falson reports.

Caps Australia advises users of air tools to take a few precautions at the workplace to avoid physical injury.

Using air receivers to optimise the flow rate and volume of an industrial compressed air system helps minimise energy consumption and operating costs.

Compressed air management systems have long played an important role in compressed air systems.

The latest generation of compressed air management systems, such as the SAM 2, now provide a range of enhanced benefits.

Australia’s leading compressed air solutions provider, Sullair Australia, will be showcasing its compressed air expertise at the 2014 QME

Victaulic’s Bill Lowar discusses the cost

Southern Cross Compressors, a supply and service business, has relocated to a new purpose-built facility in Keysborough, at the beginning of the EastLink Freeway.