Compressors

Air audits can provide an important means of establishing the efficiency of systems, however no Australian Standard currently exists for the conduct of audits.

Orica has resumed the restart of its Kooragang Island ammonia plant after repairing a faulty compressor.

Compressed air solutions and services provider, Sullair Australia has recently achieved accreditation from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) Australia for its Safety Management and Environmental Management Systems.

Coca-Cola Japan, in conjunction with its 12 bottling companies, will implement a new atmospheric heat pump and compressor system to reduce the amount of energy used by its drink vending machines.

With noise levels between 90-94 dB(A), France’s leading biscuit maker, BELIN needed to reduce their noise from compressed air usage. By installing Silvent’s 920 Air Knives, the noise level was reduced by 50%.

Australia’s largest compressed air company, Compressed Air and Power Services Australia (CAPS) has launched a 24-hour air compressor service fleet in Gladstone, Queensland.

Compressors generate only a portion of the air pollution coming out of Australian factories, however their high level of electricity consumption makes them the ideal place to start saving costs and the environment.

With the cost of electricity set to rise even further, there has never been a more critical time for manufacturers to look at solutions that will save both energy and money.

Supporting Australian made manufacturing not only creates jobs for Australians but also maintains Australia’s reputation for high quality goods and services. By Clency Mahon, Executive Manager Operations, Sullair Australia.

Sullair Australia has entered into partnership with The Leasing Centre to provide its customers with flexible payment options for new air compressor equipment purchases.

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Sullair Australia has launched a national Customer Response Centre (CRC) to provide customer service and advice regarding compressed-air enquiries.

Boge has launched a new iPhone APP designed to provide compressed air users with a remote monitoring solution.

KAESER Compressors Australia has released its 2011 Compressed Air Seminar schedule and curriculum.

The Federal Government might have delayed its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) until 2013, but the decision has not stopped the rise in electricity prices.

As the push for sustainability continues to escalate, there is increasing recognition of the significant opportunities that new value chains can offer.

Upcoming exhibitions, conferences, seminars, workshops and major events in the manufacturing calendar from Australia and overseas.

Senator Ron Boswell has slammed Kevin Rudd’s proposed Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) pointing to the high number of protected industries in the EU.

NSW manufacturer, Air Change, has announced plans to build ‘The Green Machine’, a world-first air conditioning system which is expected to be up to 12 times more power efficient than traditional systems.

Growing concern about carbon emissions is motivating industry to develop energy efficient motor solutions that benefit the environment but don’t compromise operational requirements. Katherine Crichton writes.