Creating compressed air innovations for industrial productivity
July 01st 2008 Energy consumption represents around 80% of the total lifecycle costs of a standard compressor so it is vital to identify ways where genuine savings can be made – that’s why you need the help of the definitive guide to energy savings:
NEW FREE ENERGY SAVER CD
Details eight ways to help compressed air operators measure, control and reduce ever-rising energy costs and to maximise energy efficiency – everything you need to know about air audits, compressor sizing, VSD compressors, air management systems, energy recovery, air treatment, leak detection and control, and preventive maintenance. Call 0800 181 085 for your free copy of the CD
AIRSCAN AUDIT CAN REVEAL REAL SAVINGS
This is a two-stage, highly accurate independent survey report system that has provided manufacturers with opportunities to save thousands of pounds in operating costs by following the AIRScan audit recommendations. Stage 1 provides initial diagnosis of system efficiency; Stage 2 is a complete system appraisal and reporting procedure. Call 0800 181 085 to arrange an appointment
ALL ATLAS COPCO OILFREE COMPRESSORS ACHIEVE ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0
Atlas Copco is the first compressor manufacturer worldwide to be Class 0 certified, according to the ISO 8573-1ed2 (2001) standard of air purity, for its extensive range of oil-free compressors and blowers. It thus provides oil-free compressed air solutions for a broad spectrum of contamination-sensitive food, electronics, pharmaceuticals and other process applications. Class 0 categorisation meets the stringent requirements of the BCAS/BRC Code of Practice and provides industry with the assurance of zero risk of oil contamination, zero risk of damaged or unsafe end products and zero losses from unscheduled downtime.
The full complement of Atlas Copco Class 0 certified stationary, oil-free machines embraces ZT and ZR air- or water-cooled rotary screw compressors, ZH oil-free centrifugal compressors, the unique AQ water-injected screw compressor, plus ZL and ZB low-pressure industrial blowers, now complemented by the latest gear-driven ZS+ dry rotary screw, fully-integrated positive displacement blower. At the other end of the of oil-free solutions scale are the LFx piston compressors and the SF family of super quiet, aircooled scroll element machines. Call 0800 181 085 to discuss your application
CUSTOM ENGINEERED PRODUCTS FOR TOTAL RELIABILITY IN ALL ENVIRONMENTS
Within its European Oil and Gas Centre ISO-accredited workshops, based at the company’s GB head office, Atlas Copco Compressors designs and builds specially engineered compressed air installations, such as instrument air packages for offshore oil and gas rigs, to customer specifications. A dedicated team of contract specialists is responsible for all aspects of design, performance specification, installation, commissioning details, costing and documentation procedures. Call 0800 181 085 and speak to the specialists
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE COMPRESSORS
Variable Speed Drive compressors can save up to 35% of compressor energy consumption. Atlas Copco offers by far the broadest range of VSD stationary compressors on the market, with 24 model ranges from 7kW to 900kW, including oilfree versions and full feature, WorkPlace models, with integrated air and condensate treatment equipment. Call 0800 181 085 for full details of the VSD range
AIRCONNECT MONITORING MINIMISES OPERATIONAL COSTS
Atlas Copco’s AIRConnect is an aftermarket service that links entire compressed air installations to a sophisticated and highly automated 24/7 Internet-based monitoring system. It’s designed to handle all monitoring tasks, measuring and managing compressed air systems to help improve productivity. AIRConnect offers a basic status overview and notifications in case of irregularities, analyses reports and immediate response. Equipment status is monitored in real-time, required services are delivered rapidly, breakdowns can be prevented and downtime shortened – the exact tools that are needed to keep operational costs to a minimum. Call 0800 181 085 for more information More articles from Atlas Copco Compressors Ltd: | 
