Why is Nitrogen Gas Used in the Food Packaging Industry?
Nitrogen gas is an extremely safe gas that has been used in the food packaging industry for many years. Nitrogen gas helps preserve the freshness, integrity and quality of delivered food products. It provides a pressurised atmosphere that prevents package collapse to ensure that delicate foods won’t get crushed in their bags. If you would […]
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Location, Location, Location: How Performance is impacted by the Placement of Compressed Air Equipment
The mantra: ‘location, location, location’ rings true not just for real estate but also when installing an air compressor system. You may not think that the position of your air compressor is critical but actually positioning your air compressor equipment well can save energy and money, and influence the performance of your machine. Efficient compressed […]
Read MoreWhat a Compressed Air System Audit can do for your Business
Compressed air is a very versatile tool used in a broad range of industries to power machinery, valves and actuators and hand tools. Compressed air generation accounts for 10% of all energy consumed in UK. The Carbon Trust has reported that the UK uses over 10TWh of electricity annually in air compressor systems which is […]
Read MoreGlaston Featured In Energy Management Online
Glaston has recently been featured on the front page of the Energy Management website. The story featured details of the recent cost savings project Glaston carried out for magnet manufacturer Arnold Magnetic Technologies. Glaston helped replace their old air compressor which was causing failures in air flow.
Read MoreWhy the Generation and Use of Nitrogen Gas in the Pharmaceutical Industry is Beneficial
Nitrogen gas generation is the sister function of air compression. Nitrogen gas is needed by most industries for a diverse number of uses and is typically purchased from an external supplier. However, generating nitrogen gas on-site is a way for businesses to make cost savings. In this blog, we at Glaston will explore the diverse […]
Read MoreGlaston’s Recent Project With Duerr’s Ltd
Glaston have recently completed a project with Duerr’s Ltd, a manufacturer of peanut butters, jams and marmalades based in the UK. Based in Wythenshawe, Manchester the production line produces an impressive 150,000 jars of peanut butter a month. Duerr’s Ltd contacted Glaston for air compressor services to support the high demand of their high-turnover production […]
Read MoreGlaston featured on Business Lancashire
Glaston has recently been featured on Business Lancashire, a website sharing local Lancashire news and featuring industry business leaders. Read the full article here.
Read MoreMerry Christmas from the team at Glaston!
The office will close at 4pm on the 23rd December and will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January at 8:30am. The team at Glaston would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2017. We are available for emergency cover by calling the office on 01695 51010 or complete our contact form.
Read MoreGlaston’s top 5 tips to protect your compressor during the Festive Season!
Is your factory closing down over the Christmas and New Year break? This is often the only time of the year that many factories stop production completely and shut up shop. Unfortunately, this time period coincides with some of the coldest weather of the year. Many industrial compressors have run all year at +70 degrees, […]
Read MoreWhat Are The Main Compressed Air Dryer Types?
There are 4 main compressed air dryer types: refrigerated compressed air dryers, chemical compressed air dryers, desiccant compressed air dryers and membrane compressed air dryers. Find out more about this type of compressed air treatment below. Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Refrigerated compressed air dryers cool the air to low temperatures and condense the water vapour. […]
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