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New standard targets energy performance (12th April 2011)
BCAS provides an update on the new ISO standard 11011 on compressed air use. The standard is in development and is due to be completed in April 2013.
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Setting a new standard (1st March 2011)
Chris Dee,executive director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) explains the thinking behind a new international standard: Compressed air – Energy efficiency – Assessment
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Cold weather warning (1st January 2011)
We may be in the depths of a bitterly cold winter, but compressed air systems still need to function safely and efficiently, as Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) explains
Original way to boost efficiency (1st July 2010)
With money tight for many companies, it is essential to spend what little there is wisely. Here,Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), explains the benefits of opting for Original Equip
Balancing act (1st May 2010)
Improving and maintaining peak compressed air system performance requires addressing both the supply and the demand sides of a system and understanding how the two interact. Chris Dee, executive director of the British Co
Seeking service you can trust? (1st March 2010)
Empowering consumers to make informed choices when buying compressed air goods and services is a common aim and during the last two years BCAS has been developing a register managed by Referenceline to help users find the
Air receivers: Focus on facts (1st January 2010)
In the past few months BCAS has received many calls from members and end-users asking for clarification on compressed air receiver construction and testing as they are hearing conflicting information. Here Chris Dee, execu
Air of uncertainty (1st November 2009)
As 2009 draws to a close,Chris Dee, executive director of BCAS, looks back on a turbulent year and considers what 2010 may have in store for those in the compressed air industry
Boost production while cutting costs (1st May 2009)
Compressed air systems are safe, reliable and versatile, but often taken for granted with scant regard to maintenance and cost. Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), outlines some of
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On-line technology course from BCAS (1st September 2008)
A new on-line Compressed Air system technology (CAST) course from British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has been launched. Chris Dee gives further details
Supplier credibility is the most important issue for your customers (26th March 2008)
The BCAS Trusted Trader Scheme, being launched at the Air-Tech event on 22 April 2008, will promote the credibility and professionalism of BCAS members as identified by their customers. The advantage to customers of using BCAS members will be the confidence that they have been endorsed by others users...
BCAS and Carbon Trust project helps to save energy (1st November 2007)
Compressed air is used by virtually all manufacturing and process sectors around the world.
Improved reliability = better energy efficiency (1st May 2007)
During the last decade there have been a number of technical developments by the compressed air industry to help users reduce their cost of generation and use of compressed air.
A source of advice and information (25th July 2006)
These last 12 months have been eventful and successful for BCAS. We have continued to grow in membership during 2005/6, now standing at a total of 114 members compared with 101 this time last year.
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Reduce energy use (1st May 2006)
Compressed air represents one of your best opportunities for substantial energy savings, and many of these are achievable at low cost, and without compromising reliability. BCAS is the UK trade association for compressed air suppliers and users offer
Blow Gun Safety Training (20th February 2006)
The BCAS 'Working Safely with Compressed air' training course provides safety training specific to hand held air tools. The fully interactive e-learning course covers: Hazards and risks of using air tools, including issues specific to blow guns; Sele
Safety training for compressed air users and suppliers (1st January 2006)
How safe is your compressed air system, do your users understand the potential risks and how do you choose a suitable supplier?
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BCAS seminar (1st May 2005)
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is holding a oneday seminar on the legal obligations for employers and employees under the European Physical Agents Directives on workplace noise and vibration that is due to come into force for all new equip
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Improve the skill base of your staff (1st January 2005)
Welcome to our new President, Alan Earle of Chicago Pneumatics. Alan takes over from Derek Wilde, who steered BCAS successfully through a challenging two years that saw many changes and achievements. We would like to thank Derek for his drive and sup
Make profit through ‘necessary evils’ (1st September 2004)
Chris Dee of BCAS looks at the strong links between maintenance and compressed air supply
BCAS News - Energy management and compressed air (1st November 2003)
As a testament to its expertise BCAS is working with Action Energy on its Good Practice Guide 126 Compressing Air Costs. Also, exclusively available to readers of IP&E is a large discount on registering for the societys Compressed Air Management (Di
BCAS launches e-learning course (1st September 2003)
The Education Secretary Charles Clarke has recognised the role of employers in raising workforce competence and wants them to have a greater say in the content and delivery of training programmes. For far too long there has been a mismatch between th
