Author: Laura

Electric Hoists – equipment used to lift or lower heavy loads

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A hoist is a piece of equipment used to lift or lower heavy loads within warehouses, factories, plants, and construction areas. Hoists can be used on loads of all sizes to make transporting items simple and safe for employees. There are three main types of hoists: manual, electrical, or air. In this article, we will be discussing the difference between manual chain hoists and electric chain hoists. Manual Hand-Powered Chain Hoists Manual hoists are available in two styles: hand chain hoists that attach to a beam for vertical lifting that is operated manually by the worker, and lever tools that are used for pulling, lifting, dragging, stretching, and positioning. Manual...
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What are Compressed Air Dryers and How do they Work?

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When using an air compressor, it might also be necessary to use compressed air dryers. These clever pieces of equipment will remove water in compressed air, which can help to protect systems and ensure they can work at their full potential. Essentially, air dryers are a type of filter system that will remove the water from the air that has been compressed, but they work in special ways to ensure the process of removing the water is safe, efficient, and will not compromise the rest of the system. There are many types of compressed air dryers available to suit different systems and applications. The two overarching categories of dryer are...
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Compressed Air: Uses, Efficiencies, and the Role of the Rotary Screw Compressor

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Air compressors are pneumatic devices that convert power into potential energy, which is then stored. They are favoured because they can save on energy costs and can be very efficient in all matter of processes and applications. Rotary screw compressors are types of air compressors which then also make use of a rotary type positive displacement mechanism. The main reason for their use is as an alternative to piston compressors, because a large amount of compressed air is sometimes needed. In these cases (for example, when operating an industrial chiller, or power air tools), a rotary screw compressor might be the better option in many ways. They can’t be used...
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Buying a Compressor Instead of Renting One

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Sometimes renting an air compressor short term can be a good solution. This might be the case if you only need air compression services for a short while, or if you are working remotely on site and you need a compressor for a fixed period of time. If you use compressed air on a regular basis, though, you will usually be able to buy a compressor to make a cost saving. You can run it yourself and won’t have to pay rental fees each month, which can save you a lot of money in the long run – if you want to be sure, you can compare your outgoings and...
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Air Compressors and PSSR

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As with anything in the manufacturing and engineering industries, air compressors and the ways in which they are used are heavily regulated. This is to protect the people using them, to make sure they work effectively and to protect the environment and reduce their impact. Air compressor regulations will outline the pressures that air compressors can be used at, something that is very important to adhere to during their usage.