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    Adding sensors to equipment
    When you can see the temperatures of motors, the speeds of conveyor belts and the vibration levels of bearings and gearboxes, you can predict the future.
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    Oil-free air compressors use other methods for lubrication of components
    Understanding the performance, cost and maintenance differences between oil-free and oil-lubricated air compressors ensures the right option is chosen for a given application....
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    Pneumatic system efficiency can be achieved by taking a system-wide approach
    The energy efficiency of pneumatic systems can be improved by evaluating ways to reduce the demand for compressed air.
    Proper circuit design for proportional control valves ensures optimized system performance.
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    Hydraulic Proportional Valves
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