"compressed air systems" Archive

An MBox Audit is a weeklong 24/7 profile of your production air requirements and power cost. During the audit, our MBox data loggers record the activity of your compressors. You receive a detailed report with your compressor scope of supply, data pages (including power and air consumption, load cycles, running hours, etc.), profile graphs and charts, and solutions to lower your cost.

What Does an MBox Audit Do For You?

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• Records hard data based on actual measurements of your air compressors in use.
• Shows exactly where you can make improvements in your compressed air system to reduce operating costs.
• Plots simulations using your data to show benefits of upgrading to new technology.
• Projects payback periods to justify a cost-saving capital investment.
• Provides professional audit/profile reports to help you lower your cost.

How will you benefit?

• If your compressed air system is running efficiently, we will tell you.
• If you can run your compressed air system more efficiently, we will show you how.
• If fixing problems or upgrading to more efficient technology will pay for itself, we’ll back it up with data and propose a solution that will lower your cost.

To learn more, read our recent mailer or call your Air Technologies® Sales Engineer at 1-866-468-9814.

AEP Ohio’s gridSMART® initiative provides incentives to help business customers purchase and install energy efficient equipment. In this case study, they report on Replex Plastics, an Ohio-based mirror manufacturer seeking to reduce waste as part of their commitment to sustainability.

Replex Plastics replaced an over-sized air compressor, installed occupancy sensors, and replaced inefficient lighting reducing overall energy use at the same time it was launching a new solar product line, and seeing its traditional business return from a two- year economic downturn. With the help of Air Technologies, Replex estimates energy savings up to 75% today while still meeting its needs.

Read the full study to learn more about how Air Technologies can help reduce energy costs.

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Did you know?
On September 27, 2010 President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act (SBJA).

In addition to providing incentives for small business, the SBJA extended the depreciation bonus (2010 only) and raised Sec. 179 expensing limits through the end of 2011 to encourage equipment purchasing. The economic stimulus law can potentially mean big tax savings for you. Check with a tax expert to see if your business is eligible to take advantage. Read More…

On August 25th, 2010 Atlas Copco opened a new distribution center located in Charolette, NC that will have 3,000 U.S. based employees. The new 131,000 sq. ft. Atlas Copco distribution center will become a central distribution point for many of the Altlas Copco compressors and parts; allowing North America customers to receive 24 hr. delivery on all stocked parts.

Compressed air systems are a unique utility used in nearly all manufacturing and process industries. With compressed air systems, facilities own the utility and are responsible for all the costs (installation, generation, transmission, and maintenance). Today, outsourcing compressed air as a utility is becoming increasingly popular thanks to the improved ability of service providers to meet customer expectations.

Recently when a Tier 1 automotive supplier was experiencing reliability problems with an older air compressor, we suggested  they outsource their compressed air requirements as a utility and take advantage of the DirectAIR® compressed air utility alternative solution.

Read the full DirectAir article and find out what happened

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

We wish everyone a Happy New Year and the very best in 2010. We’re embarking on another year to make great things happen for our Customers!

We’re very thankful and grateful for the opportunities that our customers provided us in 2009.

As a team, we’re fully committed to serving our customers well by providing each one with an outstanding experience!

One thought that has been consistently on my mind as our economy begins to recover – please manage your compressed air systems better in 2010 than 2009. Air compressor systems are normally one of the largest consumers of electricity in any business, especially within manufacturing.

During recessions many parts of our business get our full attention because we’re so consumed with being at our best. However, as economies improve and businesses get back on track, many times those helpful and vital initiatives go by the wayside. My point, please keep your compressed air system on the top of your list, even in a good economy. Create an internal discipline to keep your compressed air system operating properly and at peak efficiency.

My top FIVE action items to improve your compressed air system in 2010 and lower your annual compressed air costs:

1. Complete all of your quarterly inspections and preventive maintenance! Take action when repairs are required so the problem doesn’t become a larger and more expensive issue in the future.

2. Ensure your compressed air dyers and filters are properly applied, installed and working well.

3. Inspect your compressed air piping network for proper sizing, reduce overall pressure drop and eliminate leaks aggressively.

4. Make sure compressed air controls are installed and working properly.

5. Attend one class this year learning how to better manage your compressed air system.

Air Technologies® can help you achieve these top 5 action items to provide your business with the highest quality compressed air possible while reducing your overall operating costs.

Best Regards,

Kurt Lang

Air Technologies®

klang@aircompressors.com

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For more information about how you can provide your business with the highest quality compressed air possible while reducing your overall operating costs, please call 866-468-9814 or contact us online.