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Environment and health &
safety are core issues
W
elcome to the twelfth Rising costs are certainly putting pressure on companies
edition of Air User – Your and with regard to this energy is still paramount. Good
Guide to Air Powered maintenance is essential both for the smooth running of
Systems. It is the official your plant and for increased energy efficiency. Taking a
journal of the British Compressed Air check of leaks is something that is obvious especially
Society and should provide a wealth of when one considers that a small 3mm leak can lead to
information to users, distributors and £300 worth of compressed air lost per year. It is
manufacturers of compressed air surprising that so many companies just put up with
equipment. constant hiss of money down the drain. Filters can also
have a big impact. Without removing dirt, water and oil,
There are a great deal of things happening at the compressor has to work harder. A good filtration
the moment within the compressed air system can be energy efficient and provide the
industry that air users know. The hazardous necessary acceptable quality of compressed air. The
waste regulations affect both you and your guide also features air blowers and lubrication both of
compressed air company that deals with oil which can have a positive influence on energy use.
removal. The law came into effect this April and
various documents are needed to prove that If you need distributors then this publication and
Tim McManan-
compliance is happening on your site. airuser.com provides all of the information that you
Smith, group
need to get in touch with someone local to you. If you
editor, Air User
The issue of hand arm vibration with regard to the use are not sure who is best in your area BCAS’
of compressed air tools is having a change in the law at www.referenceline.com/bcas is able to provide the view
the end of next year and end users should be aware of of existing customers so that you are able to find out
this and how it affects them. The original Machines who is performing well within your area.
Directive provided comparative vibration information
based on single axis measurements and did not relate to I hope that you will find Air User a useful reference guide
real work activities. The revised standards will now for finding the right equipment and for seeking the
harmonise the need to meet the demands of both correct advice to run your system as safely and efficiently
directives. It is worth understanding that equipment is as possible.
sometimes quoted with the old standard and some
with the new which isn’t helpful if you wish to compare.
Also in the health and safety area is an article that
addresses a method of noise reduction in air tools and
the need to keep tabs on the type of compressed air kit
that is being used and modify it if necessary.
There are a number of overviews of the state of the
compressed air market, one of which looks at the
importance of customer relations in driving forward a
company and the success that various members of
BCAS are having with this. Another looks at the
consolidation within the industry and how this may lead
to job losses.
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