Compressors
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Upcoming manufacturing industry events
Upcoming exhibitions, conferences, seminars, workshops and major events in the manufacturing calendar from Australia and overseas.
January 29, 2010 0 comment
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Rudd accused of not protecting industry with his ETS
Senator Ron Boswell has slammed Kevin Rudd’s proposed Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) pointing to the high number of protected industries in the EU.
September 28, 2009 0 comment
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Green air conditioner announced
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.
August 6, 2009 0 comment
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Driving change in electric motors
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.
July 29, 2009 0 comment
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Put a stop to leaking profits
In these financially difficult times, compressor users can’t afford to let energy efficiency disappear into thin air. Katherine Crichton writes.
June 9, 2009 0 comment
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Champion and Bidell unite
CHAMPION Compressors has been named as the exclusive Australian distributor for Bidell Equipment LP, a Canadian-based supplier of reciprocating and rotary-screw natural gas compressors.
May 6, 2009 11 comments
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Godfrey Hirst Carpets
Project: Compressed Air Upgrade
ESTABLISHED in 1865, Godfrey Hirst is Victoria’s first commercial woollen mill.April 18, 2009 0 comment
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Towards a new age of efficiency
With the global financial crisis and environmental pressures intensifying, the drive to reduce energy consumption is on. Katherine Crichton writes.
February 16, 2009 0 comment
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Fuel system proven to cut pollution and bills
FUEL saving system proven internationally to also cut engine wear and reduce environmental emissions from mobile and stationary diesel engines is being introduced to Australia by FuelSave Australia.
November 24, 2008 0 comment
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“Revolutionary” compressors hit the road
WITH manufacturers now having a strong focus on cutting energy costs and reducing their carbon footprint, CompAir believe it’s on a winner with the company’s new Quantima air compressor range.
November 20, 2008 0 comment
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Reducing Murray Goulburn’s carbon footprint
JUST five months after installing a
new Quantima air compressor,
Australia’s largest milk processor,
Murray Goulburn (MGC) is on track
to save $147,000 in annual energy and
maintenance costs and reduce CO2
emissions by more than 1,908 tonnes
over 12 months.October 17, 2008 0 comment
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Silent air compression lines
SIAD Macchine Impianti, from Bergamo Italy, has modified the Tempo² range of PET-blowing compressors, to only produce 75dB(A) at 1m in any direction – proudly naming the new development ‘the Silent box®’.
September 23, 2008 0 comment
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Innovative technology provides efficiency solutions
A revolutionary advance in compressor technology, now available in Australia, is said to be able to provide major environmental benefits and substantial cost savings for industry.
September 4, 2008 0 comment
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Compressors & Pneumatics feature
Compressors & Pneumatics
WITH energy efficiency becoming a major
concern for businesses and communities
combined with the development of industry
energy standards, compressors and pneumatics
have never been more under the spotlight.
With users more energy conscious than ever
before, the October issue of Manufacturers’
Monthly will include a special feature on energy
reduction technologies specifically designed for
compressors and pneumatics. Editorial will also
contain interviews withAugust 14, 2008 0 comment
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Breakfast Seminar: Successful strategies for emission trading
An environmental consultant reveals the strategies manufacturers need to develop to be fully prepared for
emissions trading and a Managing Director involved in the High Performance Consortium will discuss how
smaller manufacturing companies can collaborate to beat the multinationals.August 12, 2008 0 comment
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Clearing the air on ‘MEPS2’ compressors
THE latest revision to the MEPS scheme has raised the benchmark of electric motor efficiency in Australia.
June 4, 2008 0 comment
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Blowing off inefficient compressor systems
Waste not, want not: new design technologies are helping manufacturers eliminate excessive air usage in compressed air systems, with some remarkable results. Katherine Crichton reports.
June 4, 2008 1 comment
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Plant automation and control
THE latest process control system Simatic PCS 7 has now been expanded by Siemens with telecontrol functions.
May 12, 2008 0 comment
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Taking control of energy efficiency
In an effort to reduce costs and energy consumption, manufacturers are undertaking maintenance programs incorporating stringent testing and maintenance of systems. Katherine Crichton reports.
March 8, 2008 0 comment
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Efficient compressed air production
THE SK 21-SFC rotary screw compressors from Kaeser has been developed in Kaeser’s research and development centre in Germany.
February 20, 2008 0 comment