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Compressed air is oftenwrongly assumed to be a
cheap or even ‘free’ source
of power. In fact it can be
10 times as expensive as
electricity by the time all
generation, transmission,
treatment and system costs
are taken into account.
Good air preparation must
therefore consider the
energy consumption of the
system and air treatment
equipment.The process of airpreparation has been at the
core of Norgren’s business
for over 70 years. The aim
of this booklet is to offer
guidance on the correct,
economic and safe
treatment of compressed air
in industrial applications.
Here we can only provide a
brief summary of the
extensive experience
Norgren has as a world
leader in FRL technology. For more detailedadvice contact your local
Norgren Technical Sales
Centre,
Tel: 0345 662266. APPLICATIONS
General Pneumatic Circuits:eg:directional control
valves and cylinders, in
multi-valve circuits, machine cleaning, air
motors and high speed tools.A Micro-Fog lubricator is required forthe several varying flow paths to ensure full
lubrication. (Figure 2)
The following section shows several typicalsystems of a generic type and the equipment
normally used for the application. Remember
every system should be treated on its merits
and broken down into several elements toensure optimum installation, running andmaintenance costs are achieved.The applications below are typicallybranches taken off a large works distribution
mains and isolating valves are usually placed
in front of all branches to permit isolation
from the mains to allow for maintenance to
take place without recourse to complete plantshut-down.For expert advice on the rightequipment for your application contact your
local Norgren Technical Sales Centre,
Tel:0345 662266.
Figure 2. Shut-off
valve, filter/reg, Micro-Fog lubricator,soft start/dump, relief
valve. Multiple Simple Applications:eg:OEM machines.It is often a case that with fairly simplemachines, lubricated air is require for valvingand pneumatic circuitry and oil-free air for airbearings. To keep costs low two separate lines
are unnecessary and a typical arrangement fromone air supply only can be arranged as shown.Other elements such as pressureswitches and check
valves may be made
available within modular systems. (Figure 3). Figure 3.
Shut-off
valve, filter/regulator, oil removalfilter, porting block, Micro-Fog lubricator. 4
