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PRODUCT NEWS
DESICCANT DRYERS DROP DEW POINT
KAESER Compressors has released its latest range of heatless regenerated desiccant dryers to the Australian market, which can lower the pressure dew point of the compressed air up to – 70 degrees Celsius.
The new DC 2.0 to 11.3 models can operate in 10-minute cycles and during this process, the dryer switches between the two desiccant chambers only once every five minutes. This can reduce the number of switching sequences, as well as minimise material wear on the valves and desiccant.
Long cycle times also reduce the amount of compressed air needed to restore pressure following the regeneration phase.
The DC series dryers have desiccant material supplied with the units, which can keep pressure dew points low under demanding operating conditions due to its crush strength and resistance to water.
The desiccant chamber is designed for ongoing operation for 10 years based on the tried-and-tested valve technology, while also ensuring a quieter cycle, with a noise level between 60-63 dB(A).
All models are equipped with an Eco Control Smart Controller and a Modbus TCP interface for easy network setup. It can also be connected to the Kaeser Sigma Air
PRINTING FOR CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS
A new igus filament from Treotham Automation gives users the option for lubrication-free, FDA-compliant and temperature-resistant special parts in the packaging and food industries.
The iglidur A350 is a 3D printing tribo-filament approved for contact with food and available as a plain bearing in standard dimensions and as bar stock.
“As machines in the packaging and food industries are becoming more and more customised, solutions for plain bearings and wear-resistant parts in special shapes are required,” said igus GmbH additive manufacturing development engineer Niklas Eutebach.
“In order to give the user even more design freedom in the construction of their system, we have now developed iglidur A350 as a tribo-filament.”
The polymer has high, long-term temperature resistance up to 180 degrees Celsius and can be easily cleaned. It is available for self-printing on high-temperature 3D printers and via the igus 3D printing service.
BEATING STATIC WITH SMC
IONIZERS from SMC are helping neutralise static electricity in production plants with its latest IZT range meeting market demand for a thinner bar with a separate controller to control many bars.
SMC Corporation ANZ head of product and pricing Ming Lui said static electricity problems can be costly for many manufacturers, are often overlooked in the process and can affect the final product.
“Luckily, static can be solved in a quick, easy, and efficient way: with a quality ionizer,” said Lui.
SMC offers a wide variety of ionizers, which “apply high voltage to a needle shaped electrode”. When the applied voltage is negative, it generates negative ions and when the applied voltage is positive, it generates positive ions.
The new IZT40, 41 and 42 ionizers offer “compact solutions ideal for small spaces,” and “are up to 60 per cent smaller and more light weight than the predecessor”.
“One controller can control up to four bars and can also be installed in a separate location, allowing the control of bars to be fitted inside equipment, and being available for centralised management,” said Lui,
The IZT series is also the first SMC product
making use of high-voltage cable
and supply.
MEASURING WITH A PULSE
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration is introducing the KATflow 150 flowmeter to the region, which offers measuring flexibility from simple water flow to energy flow monitoring, and automated process control.
The KATflow flowmeter sends and receives ultrasonic pulses from a pair of sensors and examines the time difference in the signals. It uses clamp-on transducers, which are mounted externally on the surface of the pipe, generating pulses passing through the pipe flow.
The time differences in the signals are caused by the flowing liquid within.
The signals are then evaluated by the flowmeter to produce an accurate flow measurement.
“Since elements such as flow profile, type of liquid and pipe material will have an effect on the measurement, the flowmeter compensates for and adapts to changes in the medium in order to provide reliable results,” said a spokesperson from AMS Instrumentation & Calibration.
“The difference in the transit time of these signals is proportional to the flow velocity of the liquid and consequently the flow rate.”
The KATflow 150 can operate on a range of pipe materials and diameters, ranging from
10mm to 6500mm.
Manager 4.0, where the dryers can be optimally controlled and managed as part of a complete compressed air supply system.
The Kaeser DC 2.0 to 11.3 models aim to deliver flow rates from 0.2-1.13 m3/min, and form part of the wider range of DC series heatless regenerated desiccant dyers, which are all available from Kaeser Compressors Australia.
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