Excerpts from Bob Baker, Atlas Copco Compressors
Our answer is a resounding, “Yes.” By adjusting the audit scope to meet your needs you can save big bucks, whether you operate a 4 billion-square-foot facility or a much smaller operation.
There have been many energy audit articles written for the engineering magazines that have been an excellent resource on how to save energy in your 4 billion-square-foot manufacturing facility. Big energy audits usually save big energy, but they cost big bucks.
Where does this leave the little guy who operates a 15-75 horsepower air compressor? If you read these articles, many of them will help you gain the appropriate knowledge to cash-in on similar energy saving opportunities.
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By Jeff Kennington on August 3rd, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
Here’s an email from a recent customer… “John, just wanted to let you know how much Sandy & Mary made the difference in providing excellent service, ………..”.
Air Technologies employs a dedicated aftermarket group of parts experts with over 70 years of combined experience. Our motto is “Make Them Happy—Keep Them Happy”.
Each associate is committed to finding what you need and solving your problem better and faster than anyone else. It’s this commitment that shines through when you need parts right now.
Air Technologies is a leader in air compressor distribution, engineering and aftermarket services. When you need air compressor parts you want to talk with a parts expert who knows what you’re talking about.
Whatever brand air compressor you have, when you need parts call 866-300-2601 and put our parts experts to the test.
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By Jeff Kennington on August 3rd, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
A Tier 1 automotive supplier needed to purchase a new 200 hp variable speed drive air compressor to replace an older compressor that had major reliability issues and very high maintenance costs. This company had 6 oil flooded rotary screw air compressors that were between 10-15 years old. During the review process the plant manager found that their air problems were worse than thought and he needed to replace more than one compressor.
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By Jeff Kennington on August 3rd, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
How Buying Compressed Air Solved the Problems of a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
Are you experiencing any of these problems with your current air compressors?
These are the problems one Tier 1 automotive supplier found themselves facing when they decided they needed to replace multiple air compressors that had major reliability issues and very high maintenance costs. Since replacing just one air compressor was like sticking your finger in a dyke, it made sense to step back and evaluate a more encompassing solution, DirectAIR® compressed air utility service.
ManagAir - Air Technologies
With DirectAIR®, compressed air utility service, customers purchase compressed air just like any other utility. What is unlike other utilities is that Air Technologies guarantees 100% reliability with penalties. The Utility Services Group developed DirectAIR® 15 years ago and has been providing compressed air “over the fence” to more industrial customers in the U.S. than anyone else. These unmanned compressed air generation sites are owned, operated, monitored and maintained by Air Technologies to provide 24/7/365 supply of 100% reliable, clean, dry air.
Air Technologies exclusive ManagAIR® control system monitors and controls the onboard equipment as well as compressed air pressure, flow, and dew point. If any equipment or performance abnormalities occur, ManagAIR® automatically contacts the DirectAIR® Service and Operations Team for an immediate response. The system is accessed remotely within minutes and the appropriate corrective action taken.
Benefits of DirectAIR Systems:
- Guaranteed 100% reliability
- Superior designs and operating expertise resulting in over 1.3 million hours of operation without a single continuous hour of low air pressure
- “Plug n play” compressed air system: Delivered pre-manufactured, ready to run.
- Secure facility to prevent tampering
- Engineered to provide an ideal operating environment through all four seasons of the year – hot, humid summer days to sub-freezing winter temperatures.
- Include the engineering, electrical, foundation, rigging, condensate drainage, and piping installation, enabling you to spend your capital investment in other areas that help drive your top and bottom lines.
- Very flexible with additional CFM capacity that can be added in very short order.
After quantifying all of the associated compressed air related costs, a thorough financial evaluation including a Net Present Value cash flow analysis showed that DirectAIR® was the obvious choice for this Tier 1 customer. The monthly DirectAIR® cost is lower than all of the accumulated costs that the customer had been accustomed to paying for on an annual basis.
Once the system was approved and the agreement signed, it was fully operational in just two months and left the customer saying, “We are now resting easy when it comes to our compressed air supply.”
Learn more about how DirectAIR can help you get a 24/7/365 supply of 100% reliable, clean, dry air.
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By Jeff Kennington on July 30th, 2010 in Compressed Air Best Practices.
Tags: air compressors, compressed air systems, DirectAIR®, ManagAIR,
A big congratulations to our sister company, OTP Industrial Solutions, for winning H
onda’s 2010 MRO Supplier of the Year award for power transmission products. Honda has a philosophy of delivering the highest possible value to customers through quality products and customer service, so it makes sense they would choose a company like OTP to receive this prestigious award.
OTP, a technical distributor for pump, fluid power, power transmission, fluid handling, pneumatic and electrical solutions, was one of only twelve suppliers recognized with an award out of approximately 5000 total MRO suppliers. Find out how the Supplier of the Year does it by visiting http://www.otpnet.com and discover how OTP can help you.
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By Jeff Kennington on July 27th, 2010 in OTP Industrial Solutions.
Tags: Honda Supplier of the Year, OTP,
Stop wasting time, energy costs and capital on your compressed air system!
Get compressed air as a worry free utility!
DirectAIR, a utility service provided by Air Technologies, will supply, install, operate and maintain a new air compressor system in your building. Wouldn’t it be nice to eliminate the time you and your personnel spend on compressed air issues so you can focus on what you do best – your product?
When selecting DirectAIR you:
- Free up capital for more profitable investments.
- Allow personnel to focus on your core business.
- Easily obtain needed levels of air and pressure required as production levels change.
- Use floor space for production equipment, not compressed air equipment.
- Notice reduced energy costs and improved plant productivity.
Interested in saving time, energy costs and capital on your compressed air system? Contact utility services manager Steve Schoeny 1-800-536-8411 x3110 or get more information online www.directair.com
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By Jeff Kennington on July 20th, 2010 in DirectAIR, Utility Services, compressed air systems.
And other good questions
ANSWER:
Liquid water in a compressed air stream increases the cost of operation. It contributes to unnecessary product rejects and countless hours of unscheduled maintenance. Air tool lubricant gets washed away creating unnecessary wear. Highly acidic, this condensed water eats away at air motors and valves and, contaminates finished goods.
Invest in the correct drying technology for your application and the compressed air lines stay dry. Dry air will also pay you big dividends for years to come.
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By Jeff Kennington on July 6th, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
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By Jeff Kennington on July 6th, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
Here is a thermal image before / after shot of K21 and K23 starter contactors. Please note… amp draw was fine. Thermal Image uncovered a problem with L2 at 158F and 175F. Further inspection of the contactors showed contacts inside the starter were severely burnt. Thanks to the thermal camera this problem was taken care of before a more serious issue took place (Fire, burnt u p wiring, burnt up unit due to contactors welding closed… preventing shutdown of unit, etc.). A big difference in temps with new contactors!
If you need help getting to the true root cause of your compressed air equipment failures please call 866-468-9814.
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By Jeff Kennington on July 6th, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
Jem Stansfield, a University of Bristol graduate with a degree in aeronautics, created the bike by strapping two high-pressure tanks onto the side of his Puch moped.
The tanks are basically scuba tanks. He uses the (yes, mostly coal-fired) electricity from his house to fill the tanks. The power is then “stored” there, much like a battery, ready for use.
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By Jeff Kennington on July 6th, 2010 in Newsletter Articles.
