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Compressors, Exhausters, Blowers & Vacuum Pumps

Energy recovery system reduces air compressor costs and emissions

4th October 2024 Compressed air is a key component of many manufacturing or processing operations and it is also recognised as one of the largest consumers of a plant’s energy, contributing to overall costs and emissions. Approximately 94% of the energy that is consumed by an air compressor is converted into heat... 

Service plans for compressed air systems

25th July 2024 The adoption of a comprehensive service plan delivered by an original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) helps improve overall compressor performance, efficiency, reliability and ensures a longer life cycle, says air and gas compressor supplier Atlas Copco Compressor Technique. The company notes that... 

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Atlas Copco Compressor Technique offers service plans to ensure machine reliability

World-first battery-powered portable air compressor

26th April 2024 Atlas Copco has unveiled what it hails as the first battery-operated portable screw compressor that incorporates variable speed drive (VSD) and pressure adjusted through cognitive electronics (PACE) technology. The B-Air 185-12 is designed to be compact and portable, reliable, clean, with no... 

Image of Atlas Copco’s B-Air portable air compressor
Atlas Copco’s B-Air portable air compressor

Electronic air compressor improves drilling efficiencies

16th March 2024 Atlas Copco recently added the V900 and V1200 electronic air compressors to its DrillAir range of large high-pressure compressors. The machines are engineered with technology for deep drilling and are said to offer benefits such as better penetration. The company says that a key customer that has... 

Image of the Atlas Copco V900 mobile electronic air compressor
The Atlas Copco V900 mobile electronic air compressor

First-in-Africa electric compressor for Madagascar

21st January 2024 Atlas Copco has supplied the first E-AIR electric compressor in Africa to its distributor in Madagascar.  The electric compressor is designed to provide clean, quality air without harmful fuel emissions and is said to offer quiet operation, versatility and reliability. The first unit was supplied... 

Image of the Atlas Copco E-AIR electric compressor
Atlas Copco E-AIR electric compressor

More electric air compressors to rent

7th September 2023 Equipment rental supplier Rand Air has added to its fleet of electric equipment, with the aim of providing customers with clean energy rental options that are more efficient and environment friendly. The company recently invested in a new portable electric oil-free screw compressor, the PTE 900... 

Image of the PTE 900 VSD+ available from Rand Air
The PTE 900 VSD+ available from Rand Air

After-market service essential for compressed air systems

21st July 2023 Compressed air system specialist Integrated Air Solutions highlights its end-to-end aftermarket solutions, to ensure performance, efficiency and reliability of its products. The company is the sole distributor of the ELGi, FS Elliott and ABC compressor ranges and AIRCOM piping and it notes that... 

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Integrated Air Solutions' service team

New series and new partnership for local compressor company

12th July 2023 Compressed air system company Integrated Air Solutions is the regional sales and service partner for ELGi and FS-Elliott and has recently been appointed the local service agent for ABC compressors. “We have a solid installed base of the ELGi medium pressure electric and diesel-driven compressors... 

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Integrated Air Solutions is the service agent for ABC air compressors

Remote monitoring helps boost productivity

28th June 2023 A remote monitoring system is designed to help achieve optimum machine performance by actively monitoring all the available data points on equipment in a factory. Atlas Copco’s SmartLink connectivity platform is a Web portal that tracks vital signs, self-diagnoses, assesses, and translates data... 

Image of a user using mobile phone displaying Atlas Copco SmartLink 2.0 remote monitoring system
Atlas Copco SmartLink 2.0 remote monitoring system

Choice of electric or diesel air compressors

15th June 2023 Atlas Copco Power Technique offers mobile electric compressors in addition to its diesel range, enabling customers to select the most suitable solution for a specific job application. Power Technique business line manager: portable products David Stanford points out that the choice between diesel... 

Image of Atlas Copco's E-Air H250 VSD compressor
Atlas Copco's E-Air H250 VSD compressor

Mobile compressed air solution for opencast mine

30th March 2023 Atlas Copco Power Technique recently collaborated with Mpumalanga-based distributor Airlif Compressors & Pumps to deliver a compressed air solution to a South African opencast mine. The Atlas Copco U110PACE is designed to meet compressed air requirements on mine and construction sites and is... 

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Atlas Copco and Airlif Compressors supply mobile compressed air solution to an opencast mine

High-pressure DrillAir compressors offer efficiency and affordability

30th September 2022 A high-pressure compressor that can drill the maximum number of metres a day at the minimum cost a metre, helps ensure business sustainability – and Atlas Copco says that its high-pressure DrillAir compressor range meets this objective. The company’s power technique business line manager:... 

Image of Atlas Copco's DrillAir V900 mobile compressor
Atlas Copco's DrillAir V900 mobile compressor

Air compression, dust suppression and piping on show

23rd August 2022 Integrated Air Solutions will be showcasing a range of air compressors from the ELGi and FS-Elliott brands as well as the MethaSperse underground dust suppression system at the upcoming Electra Mining expo. The company is the exclusive regional sales and service partner for ELGi Equipment and... 

Image of AIRCOM aluminium piping from Integrated Air Solutions
AIRCOM aluminium piping from Integrated Air Solutions

Enhanced support for locally-installed oil-free compressor base

15th July 2022 South African compressed air specialists Integrated Air Solutions recently signed a partnership agreement with North American air compressor manufacturer FS-Elliott to extend support for the local existing installed base of FS-Elliott centrifugal oil-free compressors. Integrated Air Solutions... 

Image of a compressor to show that Integrated Air Solutions delivers solutions to a range of industries across Southern Africa
Integrated Air Solutions delivers solutions to a range of industries across Southern Africa

Portable electric compressor promises substantial energy savings

24th June 2022 A new electric portable compressor range incorporating a variable speed drive (VSD) is said to deliver all the benefits of quality air without the emissions of a diesel-driven machine. Atlas Copco asserts that its E-AIR VSD electric compressor range has been developed to be emission-free, silent,... 

Photo of Atlas Copco's portable E-AIR VSD electric compressor
Atlas Copco's portable E-AIR VSD electric compressor

Helping to optimise compressed air systems

22nd October 2021 A number of solutions are available to help users to maximise the efficiency of compressed air installations through improved reliability and availability and reductions in energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. “The production of compressed air is one of the biggest energy... 

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Atlas Copco's compressor room optimisation solutions help to optimise compressed air systems

Air compressor range aims to increase business profitability

22nd July 2021 A new smart rotary screw air compressor adopts advanced technology from Europe and uses leading brands in its main spare parts configuration to ensure good stability, high efficiency, low noise and long life.  The ProbeAir range of reciprocating piston, smart rotary screw and oil-free air... 

Image of ProbeAir air compressor range
ProbeAir air compressor range

Novel containerised compressor room offers plug-and-play system

9th July 2021 A new way of delivering compressed air has been made available, with the development of a containerised system that houses a complete compressor room in a standard 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container. Atlas Copco’s AIRCUBE helps to eliminate the need for a compressor room, allowing a... 

Image of the AIRCUBE compressor room from AtlasCopco
The AIRCUBE compressor room from AtlasCopco

New energy efficient, compact compressor range

2nd July 2021 A series of new oil-lubricated, rotary screw compressors are said to offer best-in-class, energy-efficient performance in a compact design. Part of the CompAir L-Series range, the new compressors are available in 30 kW, 37 kW and 45 kW models and are available in both fixed and regulated speeds.... 

New range of energy efficient, compact compressors from CompAir
New range of energy efficient, compact compressors from CompAir

Latest range of oil-lubricated compressors

17th June 2021 A new range of oil-lubricated compressors includes air-cooled models from 55 kW to 75 kW and is available in both fixed and regulated speeds. The compressors form part of CompAir’s L-Series range and offer up to 8% improved efficiency and up to 5% higher flow rate than previous models. The range... 

CompAir has added a number of new oil-lubricated compressors to its L-Series range
CompAir has added a number of new oil-lubricated compressors to its L-Series range

Intuitive air compressors promise unparalleled performance

15th April 2021 A range of air compressors designed to include an intuitive electronic pressure regulation system is said to deliver unrivalled performance, efficiency, reliability, versatility and serviceability for blast hole and water well drilling applications in the mining and quarrying sectors. The XRHS... 

The XRHS 650 PACE air compressor from Atlas Copco
The XRHS 650 PACE air compressor from Atlas Copco

New multiple parallel compressor rack for Freon refrigeration cycles

5th March 2021 The development of continuous refrigeration technology has led to the introduction of multiple or parallel refrigeration systems, replacing the previous individual or single compressor systems used for most medium and low temperature applications. Parallel compressor systems are central... 

The new Obsidian Copeland semi-hermetic multiplex from Metraclark
The new Obsidian Copeland semi-hermetic multiplex from Metraclark

MATTEI Rotary Vane technology offers energy efficiency and cost savings

6th January 2021 On average, compressed air is responsible for 10% of industry's electricity consumption, with peaks of up to 20% of total electricity use. In addition, electricity accounts for about 80% of the total cost of a compressor's life cycle. 

MATTEI Rotary Vane technology offers energy efficiency and cost savings

Rush Exhaust Purification cc

16th November 2020 Specializing in Catalyst and DPF's. Exhaust systems, diesel particulate filters, water cooling pipes, air filtration systems and turbo inter cooler charge pipes for underground mining equipment and forklift industry. Our DPF's and Catalyst has been tested and proven to eliminate between 60% and... 

Identifying air leaks reduces electricity consumption

9th October 2020 Compressed air production is seen as integral for manufacturing plants but can also be one of the largest energy consumers. Air leaks amplify the load on a compressor, which can lead to higher electricity consumption and up to 30% loss of total compressed air production capacity. SKF’s TKSU 10... 

SKF’s TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector
SKF’s TKSU 10 ultrasonic leak detector

Air compressor offers selection of operations

8th April 2020 A range of optimised size-to-flow air compressors aims to provide a simple, efficient, robust and reliable machine that delivers optimal performance in stringent working environments. Atlas Copco states that its innovative Xbox range is the result of ten years of continuous air technology... 

The Xbox compressor offers multiple functionality
The Xbox compressor offers multiple functionality

BMG

15th November 2019 Compressors are crucial in generating the required air where compressed air is needed, for example Spray booths and pneumatic automation. The exhauster or vacuum pump sucks air out of the clean chamber, creating negative pressure on the clean side of the filter cloth.  

BMG

Dintsu Engineering Technologies (Pty) Ltd

15th November 2019 Dintsu Engineering Technologies is an authorised Distributor of Ingersoll Rand a leading Air Compressor brand. We specializes in the sales, services, rentals and installations of compressors and related equipment. We are also a distributor for Sysadvance which specialize in Oxygen and Nitrogen... 

Dintsu Engineering Technologies (Pty) Ltd

Rand-Air

By: Creamer Media Reporter      15th November 2019 With 10 branches & agencies spread across Southern Africa and an extensive fleet of over 700 Atlas Copco compressors and generators, Rand-Air can truly claim to be the market leader in portable compressed air and power generation rental.  When you expect nothing less than zero defect, Rand-Air... 

Rand-Air

Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd

14th November 2019 Atlas Copco Power Technique Southern Africa provides Air, Power, Light and Flow solutions through products such as mobile compressors, pumps, light towers and generators. We also offer pneumatic, hydraulic and petrol driven hand held equipment for any light construction and demolition needs. You... 

Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd

Ceramic bearings revolutionise MVR fans

24th October 2019 A new range of mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) fans with ceramic hybrid bearings that promise a long operational lifespan, are now available. The fans are said to integrate the latest ventilation technologies, with the promise of improved performance efficiency, reduced maintenance and... 

Electric compressor range

13th August 2019 A new range of electric compressors designed specifically to reduce pressure losses while increasing efficiencies, is now available. The compressors present a number of innovations in design and performance, including an encapsulated EN Series airend and a  three-stage air-oil separation system.... 

Single cartridge in-line filter brings numerous benefits

9th July 2019 A patent-pending single cartridge in-line filter is set to replace the traditional two-filter solution, commonly used in oil-injected compressor applications. Filters are used to achieve suitable quality compressed air by decontaminating compressed air lines through the removal of concentrations... 

Tri-lobe blower reintroduced

28th May 2019 Using the positive displacement principle, tri-lobe blowers have a number of low-pressure applications such as chemical processes, pneumatic transport and wastewater treatment. Atlas Copco has reintroduced the ZL tri-lobe blower to its low-pressure portfolio, with the aim of strengthening its... 

New generation centrifugal air blowers announced

21st May 2019 A new generation of magnetic-bearing turbo blowers has been introduced to the market. Magnetic bearing technology uses magnets to hold the motor rotor in position during operation and at rest. The oil-free turbo blower features a unique design and the ability to withstand process changes. Its... 

Goscor Compressed Air Systems

6th November 2018 Goscor Compressed Air Systems distributes quality compressors and air equipment for leading brands – Sullair and Ozen.  Their equipment offering consists of rotary screw stationery and portable air compressors, vacuum pumps, downstream equipment, dryers, filters and air tools.  

Goscor Compressed Air Systems
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