Atlas Copco will be heading to Chicago, IL, from Oct. 14-17 to exhibit at PACK EXPO. At the show, Atlas Copco will showcase the new DHS series of dry screw vacuum pumps, the GHS VSD+ rotary screw pumps and the GVS A rotary vane pumps. Attendees are invited to stop by booth E-9835 to learn more about

Compressed air is an increasingly common utility in workspaces around the world from factories to construction sites. Although it may seem easy to operate, compressed air can become dangerous if used incorrectly. Here’s what you need to know when it comes to safe operation. Compressed air safety tip

Atlas Copco, recently partnered with Widmer Brothers Brewery to improve their bottling process and eliminate excess water consumption with the first-known waterless vacuum pump in the craft beer industry. Originally, the brewery used a liquid ring vacuum pump to bottle their beers but quickly realiz

The German Beer Purity Law, also referred to as the Reinheitsgebot, was first introduced in 1516 when the two Dukes of Bavaria declared barley, hops and water to be the only acceptable ingredients in making beer. At the time, pale and crisp styles of beer were gaining popularity, but because the pro

The following is an excerpt from my recent article Blown Away for Water & Wastes Digest. The full version can be read online or in the October issue of the magazine. Modern variable-speed drives (VSD) have been used with positive displacement equipment for more than 20 years. VSD technology ori

Atlas Copco Compressors and Roush Yates Engines recently announced a newly formed partnership, naming Atlas Copco the official compressed air provider of Roush Yates Engines. Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, a division of Roush Yates Engines, has expanded into a new 88,000-square-foot CNC machin

Atlas Copco recently launched the game-changing new series of DHS VSD+ dry screw vacuum pumps. Extremely compact and quiet, the oil-free vacuum pumps are optimized for food packaging applications. The pump series outperforms existing oil-sealed technologies in the 1-300 mbar(a) (29.9 – 21.1” HgV) va

All atmospheric air contains water vapor, but as air is being compressed, the relative humidity of water increases to 100%. To avoid problems caused by water precipitation in pipes and connected downstream equipment, compressed air must be dried. Here are some methods for drying compressed air: Over

Running an air compressor produces a significant amount of heat that can often be recovered and used for other purposes. But energy recovery from compressed air installations doesn’t always result in heat production when it’s required, and oftentimes, the amount of heat energy produced isn’t in suff

Currently there are a wide variety of industrial vacuum pumps available to suit most applications. Oil-sealed pumps have been a workhorse in the industrial markets for decades, but more applications are seeing the benefits of dry vacuum pumps in both performance and maintenance costs.  Oil-sea

Lobe blowers have long been a perfect match for harsh environments due to its reliability and limited need for supervision. They can operate in high-ambient temperatures or high altitudes without issue through use of its cooling system and integrated safety and start-up valve. Atlas Copco recently

Who is CAGI? Founded in 1915, Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) is the united voice for the compressed air industry and serves as the unbiased authority on technical, educational and promotional matters that affect the industry.  CAGI fulfills its mission through the following objectives

Atlas Copco is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor at the inaugural Best Practices EXPO & Conference in Chicago, IL. From Sept. 17-19, Atlas Copco’s Compressor and Vacuum Technique divisions will be teaming up to showcase the GA VSD+ compressor, GHS VSD+ vacuum pump, DZS 150V vacuum pump, AIRnet pipin

Vacuum leaks manifest themselves differently than line leaks from compressed air systems. Audible noise, bubble testing and sometimes smells are common for pressurized systems but none of these tactics work for vacuum leaks. Vacuum leaks can result from physical holes in structures, contaminated sea

Powering large cruise ships and merchant vessels requires an enormous amount of energy and fuel. A recent innovation by Silverstream Technologies incorporates Atlas Copco’s compressor and blower technology to reduce hull drag and improve energy efficiency. The Silverstream® System is a unique air l

Atlas Copco will be heading to New Orleans, LA, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 for the 2018 WEFTEC Conference. At the show, Atlas Copco will showcase the new ZB oil-free turbo blower in addition to the ZL oil-free lobe blowers, ZS oil-free rotary screw blowers and Optimizer 4.0. Attendees are invited to st

The following is an excerpt from my recent article Solving the Top Challenges of Industrial Vacuum for Blower & Vacuum Best Practices. The full version can be read online or in the September issue of the magazine. Industrial vacuum can be defined as vacuum used to perform a task in industrial pr

Oil-sealed rotary vane pumps are mainstays in an industrial vacuum with a wide variety of applications. Typical rotary vane pumps are offered in single-stage and two-stage designs depending on the application and process requirements. Both types are oil-sealed, sliding vane pumps that use plates, or

In today’s world, you’d be hard pressed to find a manufacturing facility that doesn’t use compressed air. It may be easy to name a handful of industries where compressed air is used for packaging or powering pneumatic air tools, but what about its use in textiles? Yes, textiles. Compressed air helps

The following is an excerpt from my recent article Piping and Ventilation Guidelines for Proper Air Compressor Installations. The full version can be read online or in the May issue of Compressed Air Best Practices. While we cannot always create an ideal installation due to budget, floor space or t