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Electric actuator advancements expand options for replacing hydraulic cylinders

Electric actuator advancements expand options for replacing hydraulic cylinders

As electric actuators advance in load handling, durability and intelligence, their potential as hydraulic cylinder replacements continues to grow. Depending on your initial objectives for specifying hydraulic cylinders, there are an increasing number of electric alternatives that might meet – or even exceed – those specifications.

Atlas Copco’s G15 air compressor enables window of opportunity for blind manufacturer

Atlas Copco’s G15 air compressor enables window of opportunity for blind manufacturer

Ventura Enterprise is a start-up manufacturer offering bespoke integral blinds for double-glazed windows and bi-fold doors. The company has invested in multi-tool CNC drilling and punching machines to maximise throughput and boost its competitive edge. These machines have been powered, without issue, by an Atlas Copco G15FF 10 bar air compressor since their original installation.

High-pressure ATEX multistage pump for green hydrogen energy plant

High-pressure ATEX multistage pump for green hydrogen energy plant

The demand for cleaner low-emission fuels has been on the rise in recent times, due to the ongoing threat of global warming and the greener mindset of younger generations. In 2010, only seven percent of the UK’s generated power was from renewable sources. However, in 2020, this skyrocketed to 47 percent, an obvious sign of change for the better.

Seven critical requirements for selecting valves for fuel system shutdown

Seven critical requirements for selecting valves for fuel system shutdown

Unlike the driver of a car equipped with an internal combustion engine, an airline pilot cannot restart a commercial aircraft’s engine immediately after landing.

Variable Speed Drive: why is it important for compressor users?

Variable Speed Drive: why is it important for compressor users?

Typically, a fifth of UK industry’s electricity bill is attributed to the production of compressed air, but it is a sobering fact that a substantial portion of the generated power dedicated to its production is actually energy wasted.

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