Compressed Air Rams or Air Treatment Valves
Air treatment valves, sometimes called air rams, is usually a single, high-performance valve on main flow that handles regulation for relief functions. It is typically controlled by a high-precision pilot regulator with a controlled relief. This type of valve can also be used in a series with a manual on-off valve, with an electric valve, or with a progressive actuator. The smallest air treatment valve can be as little as 1/4 inch, or as big as an inch in size. The valve usually has a flow rate of 91psi with 14 psid, and maximum inlet pressure of 145 psi.
Compact air treatment
The best example in the use of air treatment valves is when they are as compact style air treatment modules designed to safeguard pneumatic powered tools. This also includes filter and regulator components designed to dry and filter particulates, and an air regulator to control sudden air pressure increases. Air treatment valves can be used for all air motors with or without integrated lubrication.
Air treatment valves and compressor control
Air treatment valves are used to store high-pressure air from the compressor. Its volume reduces pressure fluctuations arising from any changes in the load and from switching of compressors. Air coming from the compressor can be warm to very hot, so the large surface area of the air treatment valve or air receiver dissipates this heat to the surrounding atmosphere. Any moisture left in the air from the compressor will eventually condense in the receiver, so outgoing air should be taken from the receiver’s top.
Air treatment valve use in specific industries
Tire manufacturing
Increasing global demand for tyres even during pandemic times requires manufacturers to create innovative production processes that improve automation, minimises waste, lowers energy usage, and supports rapid changes. As plants streamline production, air treatment valves and air rams become part of innovative solutions that help achieve the balance needed to increase targets and prolong equipment lifecycles.
Bottling
From air treatment valves to field designs, these innovations offer improvements to the bottling process. Customisable solutions deliver efficiency, flexibility, and consistency for high-speed bottling processing. High-flow, low-power and compact components that include a wide range of air treatment valves, solenoid valves, and other bottling preparation products, add efficiency to bottling, all the while, increasing performance.
Master Mac 2000
Master Mac 2000 was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of Australia’s largest privately-owned distributor for air treatment valves or air rams, as well as pneumatic and process automation valves and components. Visit the Master Mac 2000 website today at https://mastermac2000.com.au/ or give them a call at 07 3344 4711.
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Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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