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Standardising energy audits for compressed air

Until recently there was no process-specific standard for assessing the energy efficiency of compressed air systems. Here Dean Abbott, technical officer for BCAS argues that the application of ISO 11011 could save you a lot of money on your bottom line.

New BCAS website

BCAS has unveiled its new website, www.bcas.org.uk at Air-Tech. It aims to be the number one source of independent information for the compressed air industry.

Online survey to win an iPad Mini

BCAS is conducting a UK wide industry survey to find out what users of compressed air need from their suppliers and maintenance providers. Everyone completing the survey will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win an iPad Mini.

BCAS Buying Group

BCAS members joining the BCAS Buying Group are being offered 20 per cent off the cost of joining.

Legislation update

Change is in the air on the legislative front for manufacturers, distributors and end users of compressed air. Dean Abbot, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), steers us through some of what is expected in 2016.

Maximising eco efficiency

Dean Abbott, technical officer for the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) brings us up to date on the Eco-design directive (2009/125/EC) – Lot 31 and argues for a sensible and achievable approach for compressed air manufacturers.

All change at BCAS

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is undergoing changes in 2016 with two new faces, Vanda Jones and Dean Abbott, joining the team.

Benefits of trade associations

Membership of the only trade association dedicated to the compressed air industry – the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) – can help keep businesses up-to-date with important ever-changing issues, trends and legislation within the marketplace. Chris Dee, executive director at BCAS, summarises the benefits for suppliers of compressed air systems.

Motion Control Awards Dinner announced

The 2016 Motion Control Industry Awards Dinner has been announced. The event is managed by the Motion Control Alliance, comprising BCAS, the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) and the British Fluid Power Distributors’ Association (BFPDA).

Free associate membership offer extended

The British Compressed Air Society is offering end-user customers of current BCAS members 12 months’ free associate membership – worth £975.

Motion Control Awards Dinner announced

BCAS, through the UK Motion Control Alliance, has announced the launch of the 2016 Motion Control Industry Awards Dinner. The event is managed by the Motion Control Alliance, comprising the BCAS, the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA) and the British Fluid Power Distributors’ Association (BFPDA).

Standardising the compressed air industry

Chris Dee, executive director of the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), discusses how new standards in the compressed air industry will improve energy performance and safety.

New BCAS executive director appointed

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Vanda Jones as its new executive director. She will become the society’s fourth executive director in the Society’s 85-year history and will take over from Chris Dee, who is retiring at the end of 2015 after 15 years in the role.

Stay AIRSAFE with BCAS

Keeping up-to-date with the latest health and safety practices while managing a busy working schedule is challenging, and taking a whole day out of the office to attend training courses might not be practical. BCAS offers a wide range of online e-learning courses, which provide fast and easy-to-understand information to keep teams working safely.

Free associate membership offer extended

BCAS is offering end-user customers of current BCAS members 12 months’ free associate membership – worth £975.