October 28, 2008 - The new Rexroth twelve page brochure R499050661 provides three main areas of energy cost savings to lower the cost of compressed air. The first area is dimensioning or sizing. Discussed are methods and tools for optimizing the components such as cylinders and valves that are used, and this area is estimated to offer an average of 15% savings. The second area is pneumatic hose lengths, here methods and products for decentralizing the air supply are offered. It is estimated an average of 35% savings could be achieved by optimizing pneumatic hose lengths instead of using centralized systems, by methods such as cylinder/valve combinations.
The third area is using intelligent pressure regulation, and deals with using optimal pressure for each application. An estimated a 25% savings can be achieved.
The brochure is included as part of the Bosch Rexroth U.S. web presence on the topic of Sustainability Manufacturing.Bosch Rexroth AG, part of the Bosch Group, achieved sales of approximately $7.4 billion (5.4 billion Euros) in 2007 with nearly 33,000 employees.
Under the brand name of Rexroth the company offers all drive and control technologies, from mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics to electronics and associated service. Over 500,000 customers worldwide utilize Rexroth’s unique technological know-how to implement their innovative and future-oriented systems and machine concepts. The global player, represented in over 80 countries, is an extensive supplier of components and systems for industrial and factory automation and mobile applications.
