Did you know that all new and existing compressed air installations must conform to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR2000). In fact, pressure systems larger than 250 bar/litres must have a ‘written scheme of examination’ and a statutory inspection in accordance with the written scheme. This, in essence, is a report that details safety devices and components associated with the system’s pressure vessels. It also includes inspection periods for each device or component. In some cases, a schematic drawing of the whole air network is required. Getting a WSE is rather simple. It’s just a matter of finding an authorised individual to write and execute the WSE who can visit your compressed air system to identify, inspect, and test all of the safety equipment. How is a Written Scheme of Examination conducted? Record all safety devices  To begin, you must keep track of all the safety devices in your present compressed air system. This might be done as a sketch, a written list, or a table. The WSE contains pressure vessels, safety valves, ball valves, pressure gauges, and other equipment. Record serial numbers and tag items Next, you must record the serial numbers of all devices. These numbers are important […]

When researching the different types of onsite generators you can have installed, one of the options you will come across is a nitrogen generator. Today we are going to share with you some of the benefits of choosing to have an onsite nitrogen generator. StorageOne of the main benefits of installing an onsite nitrogen generator is storage. These are known for being smaller than other onsite generator options. Meaning they will not take up as much space. They are a space-saving option that is perfect for any business that is limited for space. Generates On DemandOnsite nitrogen generators are also known for being able to generate on demand. The waiting time is cut short and is more efficient than other generator choices. WastageAnother benefit of onsite nitrogen generators is wastage. You may be things how is wastage a benefit? Well, onsite nitrogen generators actually produce less waste. Therefore making your business more environmentally friendly due to the reduced waste. No Contract With a lot of other generators, you will be tied into a long term contract. Meaning you will have to use the same generator from the same company for a certain period of time. With nitrogen onsite generators you […]

Many industrial operations are heavily dependent on the use of air compressors. However, not all types of compressors provide equal benefits — hence there is a need to carefully consider which type is best for your needs. In this article, we shall look at the various types and discuss their uses and advantages when compared to each other. When industrial compressors are discussed, it is usual to refer to their size as small (less than 10 horsepower), medium (10-75 horsepower) and large (more than 75 horsepower). These measurements are with reference to the electric motor that drives the compressor. The power of a compressor measures its ability to do work or put in simpler terms – how much pressure a compressor can deliver after it has compressed a given volume of air. Air compressors that have a single-piston pump will be referred to as ‘single stage’, those with two pistons connected consecutively will be termed ‘twin stage’ and those with three or more pistons that are connected alternatively will constitute ‘multi stage’. In general, single-stage air compressors are used most frequently since they produce enough pressure for the majority of domestic and industrial projects. They are relatively small in size […]

If you’ve visited our blog before and explored our content, you’ll know that bearings serve to reduce friction and allow for smooth, effortless, efficient and reliable rotation. This cuts down on energy consumption and improves performance for any number of components. This alone is the single most important function of bearings, however, there are so many different types. Bearing design is a very complex science. In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the bearings used in everyday devices and explain how to identify them. What are bearings? Bearings come in two types: ball bearings and roller bearings. The former is made from small metal balls arrays, held apart by a cage, which allows for free rotation around the bearing’s central axle. Roller bearings, on the other hand, have cylindrical outer races or “rollers” over which round inner rings rotate with relative freedom inside both races/rings. This type is much less common than its counterpart because it has more friction due to steel-on-steel contact as well as higher manufacturing costs. Other components such as gears can even contain both bearing types. What are they used for? Most commonly, bearings allow for rotation of a part around an axis and/or provide support […]