Achieving Cost-Effective, Class 0 Air With Ingersoll Rand
- What industries require oil-free compressed air?
- Why is oil-free air important?
- How can Ingersoll Rand’s air treatment portfolio help you achieve cost-effective, high-quality air?
What Industries Require Oil-Free Compressed Air?
Oil-free air at varying quality standards is a requirement for a wide range of industries and applications. This can typically be split into 2 distinct categories…
- Industries that require 100% Class 0 oil-free air – For some industries such as the food and beverage, pulp and paper, electronics, chemical, oil and gas, textile, pharmaceutical, and renewable energy sectors, class 0 air is a standard requirement. This is because any contact between products and contamination in these industries will compromise product safety and have harmful consequences.
- Industries that require high-quality oil-free air – Sectors that typically opt for oil-lubricated compressors, such as the manufacturing, automotive and processing industries, will still require oil-free air, but of a slightly less high standard. This is because Class 0 air isn’t essential but may be required for critical processes such as painting.
However, whether you require Class 0 air or not, air treatment is essential for any compressed air setup. But why?
Why Is Oil-Free Air So Important?
Oil-free, clean compressed air is of vital importance for a number of reasons. Low-quality air doesn’t just lead to product waste and spoilage. It can also lead to wasted time and efficiency, pressure drops, environmental concerns and accelerated equipment degradation. This is because the presence of contaminants or excessive moisture in your airflow can lead to the corrosion and rusting of internal and external components and parts. This results in potentially dangerous equipment breakdowns and inefficiencies, which can put the safety of your employees and products at risk. It also increases your repair, service and maintenance requirements and costs. The baseline is that there are no benefits to substandard air, which is why the correct and efficient treatment of your compressed air is vital! However, at Ingersoll Rand, we know that this is no inexpensive undertaking, but what if there was a way to ensure a consistent stream of oil-free air that didn’t cause your costs to skyrocket?
How Can Ingersoll Rand’s Air Treatment Portfolio Help You Achieve Cost-Effective, High-Quality Air?
- Effective Air Treatment System - An effective air treatment equipment is vital whether you require Class 0 air or not. By removing moisture and other contaminants such as dust, oil, and particulates and correctly managing condensate as and when required, air treatment is invaluable. Not only does it help to ensure your air is at your desired purity, but it also protects the longevity of your equipment by eliminating damaging contaminants.
- Optimised Compressor Control - Compressor controllers are an easy way to monitor air quality and effectively manage your system. With a controller, you can adjust pressure and flow rates to match your compressed air demand. This allows you to monitor air quality, reduce wasted energy, and lower energy consumption, thus helping you produce cost-effective, oil-free air.
- Cost-Saving Heat Recovery - Heat is an inescapable by-product of compressing air, but did you know that 90% of the wasted heat generated by your compressed air system can actually be recycled and redistributed? By implementing a reliable heat recovery system in your facility, you can save thousands of Euros a year while drastically reducing your environmental impact. The heat collected from your processes can be repurposed to heat your facility, process water, or perform any other operations that require it.
Whether you use an oil-free compressor and require Class 0 air or rely on an oil-flooded compressed air setup, our air treatment equipment never misses, especially when it comes to maximising your air purity and cost-efficiency!
