Glass Containers Application Packaging machinery for a glass container manufacturer. Challenge The packaging division of large global company produces over 1 million glass bottles and jars per day. Its main operating focus is on energy savings and cost reduction. The customer wanted to install wear-resistant pneumatic system components that would reduce energy and maintenance costs plus stop compressed air leakage. Results The packaging division selected the Numatics Series 2012 valve* with a closed center to achieve its energy savings goals. This three-position valve reduced idle air consumption from 80 cfm to 15 cfm. When the valves were installed on one machine, the energy cost reduction exceeded the expense to install the valves on eight additional case erectors. The customer

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