INDUSTRY 4.0/SMART FACTORIES
ATLAS COPCO LAUNCHES ITS NEXT-GENERATION GA AND GA+ FIXED-SPEED SMART INDUSTRIAL AIR COMPRESSORS
AS MANUFACTURING MAKES THE TRANSITION TO SMART FACTORIES, ATLAS COPCO IS LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN SMART COMPRESSORS. ITS NEW GENERATION OF GA 55+-75+ NOW BRINGS INTELLIGENT PERFORMANCE TO THE MID-SIZE, FIXED-SPEED INDUSTRIAL COMPRESSOR MARKET, SETTING A NEW STANDARD IN ENERGY SAVINGS, RELIABILITY AND CONNECTIVITY. FOR CUSTOMERS WHO WANT A MORE NO- FRILLS SOLUTION, ATLAS COPCO IS INTRODUCING A NEW AND IMPROVED GA 55-90.
he new GA+ and GA are both best-in-class mid-size industrial compressors that deliver more air at a lower energy cost than their previous generation. Both come with a new compression element, an IE4-efficiency motor, oversized coolers, and an innovative hybrid bearing that extends the lifetime of the drivetrain by 33%. A wide range of options allows customers to tailor their unit to their applications and requirements.
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Both models feature the advanced Elektronikon® Nano™ Touch controller, which is SMARTLINK enabled as standard, meaning that customers benefit from a host of remote monitoring and system optimisation features. The latest smart solutions offer a new and improved, quality-without- extras, GA 55-90 kW range while at the same time, the new GA+ models deliver premium, fixed-speed performance to provide more air, greater energy savings, and advanced connectivity - plus extra-long service intervals of 8,000 hours. What really sets this new generation of GA+ 55-75 kW compressors apart is their new suite of innovative intelligent features, including a smart Temperature Control System that calculates the ideal oil-injection temperature, based on actual operating conditions, to maximize efficiency. Also featured is a Smart Unload algorithm. Traditional fixed-speed compressors will run in unload for a long, pre-set time before switching off. In the GA+ models, the Elektronikon controller will track the pressure in real-time and calculate the ideal time to unload. Less time in unload means significant energy savings. Intelligent sensors will also constantly monitor the pressure drop and any energy losses in the inlet filter, oil separator, and oil filter. Finally, a smart no-loss water drain ensures automatic removal of condensate, auto- cleaning, and the detection of any potential disposal issues. By incorporating OPC UA - the machine-to-machine communication protocol - the new range allows customers to integrate their compressor seamlessly into their production network.
Furthermore, these new features allow the GA 55+-75+ to improve its Free Air Delivery by 3.9% and its Specific Energy Requirement by 2.3%, outperforming its previous generation and its current competitors. Within its segment, the GA 55-90 records equally impressive numbers, with a Free Air Delivery and Specific Energy Requirement improvement of 4.0% and 2.5% respectively.
Announcing the new range, Ben John, Business Line Manager, Industrial Air at Atlas Copco UK commented: “The new GA and GA+ smart compressors help us to achieve our aim to transform the future of industry for a connected and sustainable world. These new models set a new standard in energy efficiency, reliability and smart performance, giving our customers the peace of mind of having a best-in-class solution that significantly reduces their environmental impact and helps transition into smart, connected production processes.”
Atlas Copco
www.atlascopco.com
34 MARCH 2023 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS
WAREHOUSING, HANDLING & STORAGE BARCODING LABELLING & PACKAGING
BELDEN SINGLE PAIR ETHERNET PORTFOLIO OF CONNECTIVITY PRODUCTS ENABLES THE IIOT
FUTURE-PROOF, COMPACT, RUGGEDIZED AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN DELIVERS COST-EFFECTIVE, RELIABLE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY FOR INDUSTRY 4.0
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elden, a leading global supplier of network and digitization solutions, today introduced its Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) portfolio of connectivity products, designed to optimize Ethernet connection possibilities in harsh environments, including industrial and transportation operations. The SPE portfolio includes IP20-rated PCB jack, patch cords and cordsets for clean-area connections and IP65/ IP67-rated circular M8/M12 patch cords, cordsets and receptacles for reliable field device industrial ethernet connections. For industrial applications, the products create the foundation for real-time communications between all devices on the network, the enterprise backbone and the cloud to improve process efficiency and reduce operational costs. As Industry 4.0 evolves and the number of sensors and actuators in automated production cells that connect to the factory backbone grows, the new SPE product portfolio is the simple, affordable solution to further enable predictive maintenance, digital twins and more. For transportation applications, the Belden SPE products offer a 30% improvement on bending ratio and 30% smaller outer diameter, alleviating issues caused by tight spaces between vehicle bodies. In addition, the products simplify cabling to improve customer experience with a greater range of connectivity and reduce the weight added by existing connectivity products by nearly half. The Belden SPE portfolio of connectivity products provides: · Future-proof innovation: Ethernet-based, the simplified network topology enables seamless connectivity from sensors to the cloud; gateways become optional.
· High-performance bandwidth support: up to 10Gbits/s. · Rugged protection from harsh conditions: IP65/67 design protects against mechanical shock, vibration, dust, chemicals and temperature extremes; suitable for M3I3C3E3 environments.
· A compact, lightweight design: increased flexibility and bending ratios make the cordsets easy to commission and overcome tight space constraints. · Built for sustainability: manufactured with 55% less metal and plastic than popular Ethernet cordsets, resulting in improved carbon footprint and ESG Rating without sacrificing performance; IEC 63171-6, Lead-free RoHS compliant.
“The communication network plays an increasingly important role in both Industry 4.0 and modern transportation applications. In both areas, it’s critical for real-time data from connected field devices to be monitored, seamlessly shared and analyzed simultaneously to ensure the optimal performance of the operation,” said Chen Zhang, product manager at Belden. “Our SPE product portfolio ensures reliable connectivity and gives customers a future-forward solution for mission-critical industrial applications and radical new transportation applications.” Belden’s new SPE portfolio is a one-stop shop of connectivity products that are compact and durable, provide much greater coverage, and are the ideal network connectivity choice for machine building, automotive manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, intralogistics, mass transit systems, traffic control/systems, railway, train stations, and rail- rolling stock.
Belden
www.belden.com
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