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APPLICATIONS OF COMPRESSED AIR IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Typical uses of compressed air in the manufacturing industry include:

Spray Finishing Equipment: Compressed air powers spray guns used for painting, coating, and finishing surfaces across different manufacturing processes, from automotive to furniture industries.

Air Operated Tools: Tools like pneumatic drills, grinders, sanders, wrenches, and nail guns are commonly powered by compressed air due to their efficiency and reliability.

Air Operated Lifting Equipment: Systems employing compressed air, such as pneumatic hoists or lifts, are used for material handling and moving heavy loads in manufacturing facilities.

Shot Blasting: Compressed air is used to propel abrasive materials (like sand or stееl shots) at high spееds to clean, strengthen, or prepare surfaces in industries such as metalworking and construction.

Cooling and Heating: In certain applications, compressed air is used for cooling or heating purposes, such as air jets for cooling machinery or air-operated heating systems for specific industrial processes.

Cleaning: Compressed air is employed for cleaning purposes, such as blowing debris or dust from machinery, workspaces, or parts during manufacturing processes.

WIDE VARIETY OF MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES AND APPLICATIONS THAT REQUIRE HIGH-QUALITY COMPRESSED AIR

General Manufacturing: Compressed air is integral to general manufacturing processes, such as clamping, stamping, tool powering, cleaning, controls pneumatic tools, and powering actuators.

Furniture Manufacturing: Air Compressors are used for spray finishing, operating tools like nail guns, sanders, and drills, as well as for powering lifting equipment during furniture fabrication.

Plastics, Silicone, and Rubber Manufacturing: Compressed air is utilised for moulding processes, operating pneumatic machinery, forming, and injection moulding in the manufacturing sectors.

Metal Fabrication: Compressed air powers tools for cutting, welding, injection moulding, tool powering, and spraying metal components. It's also used for assembly station powering, controls and actuators.

Glass, Stone, Clay Industries: In these industries, industrial compressed air assists in conveying, blending, mixing, controlling actuators, glass blowing and moulding, and cooling.

Food and Beverages: Compressed air is used for packaging processes, controlling pneumatic systems in conveyor belts, vacuum packing, dehydrating raw materials, bottling and spraying coatings.

CHOOSING AN INDUSTRIAL COMPRESSED AIR SOLUTION FOR THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Compressed air is an essential energy source for manufacturers. Due to the varying roles that compressed air plays in different manufacturing applications and processes, selecting a high-quality compressed air system for your specific needs is of great importance.

ELGi's reliable and energy-efficient compressed air systems are designed to lower operating costs and environmental impact for our customers in the manufacturing industry.

Here are some benefits of using ELGi air compressors:

Reliable Compressed Air: ELGi's range of oil-flooded air compressors is well-tested on various parameters in order to ensure zero defects, and they are designed in accordance with international quality standards, such as ISO9001:2015, to provide reliable compressed air for seamless manufacturing operations.

Full-Featured Compressors: ELGi’s range of oil-lubricated compressors, as well as oil-free compressors, offers maximum profitability and creates an energy-efficient compressed air system with the best time-proven designs, new advanced technological features, and well-equipped manufacturing excellence.

Designed for Energy Savings, Long Life, and Quicker Returns: ELGi's range of oil-lubricated and oil-free screw type air compressors are designed with highly efficient air ends with in-house developed 4/5 lobe combination η-V profile rotors, which reduce pressure losses and improve energy efficiency. ELGi's oil-injected screw compressor and oil-free screw compressor provide a long and trouble-free life at the lowest possible operating cost.

Best-in-Class Warranty: ELGi's range of oil-flooded rotary screw compressors, as well as oil-free rotary screw compressors, comes with an industry-leading warranty, providing customers with peace of mind. ELGi’s manufacturing facilities are ISO9001:2015 certified, thus ensuring that all processes, from design and manufacturing to quality testing lead to a reliable and durable product.

Low Noise Level: In some manufacturing facilities, noise levels must be kept to a minimum for workers' comfort and to meet regulatory requirements. ELGi's quiet oil-flooded air compressors, as well as oil-free air compressors, showcase advanced engineering and soundproofing technologies to reduce the noise level. By addressing noise at its source and employing various noise-reducing strategies, ELGi aims to keep compressor noise at a minimum, ultimately contributing to a quieter, more productive, and worker-friendly industrial environment.

Extensive Range from 2.2 – 450kW: ELGi offers an extensive range of oil-injected rotary screw compressors, and oil-free rotary screw compressors, for the manufacturing industry. Ranging from 2.2kW to 450kW, ELGi compressors offer unmatched flexibility, which is tailored to unique compressed air requirements of the manufacturing industry, ensuring reliable air supply, optimal air compressor efficiency and cost savings.

Whether you're a small business or a large manufacturing company, ELGi's screw type air compressors offer the perfect solution, empowering you to meet your compressed air requirements with precision and excellence.

Why Choose ELGi’s oil-injected screw compressors and ELGi’s oil-free screw compressors for your manufacturing industry?

ELGi's screw type air compressors are the backbone of varied industrial applications. The ELGi range of rotary screw air compressors comes with high-end designs, advanced features, and technologies that offer cost-effective, long-lasting, and reliable compressed air solutions suitable for light to heavy-duty industrial applications.

ELGi’s range of high-quality compressed air and 60-plus years of expertise help ensure continuous, trouble-free service that reduces the total ownership cost and provides reliability, precision and energy savings.

ELGi Oil-Lubricated Screw Compressors

The ELGi range of oil-lubricated compressors provides the following features:

Highly Efficient Proprietary Air End Design

The ELGi rotary screw air compressors are equipped with patented airends, that have an in-house developed η-V profile rotors, and a 4/5 lobe combination. The rotors are designed to run at low speeds to increase the efficiency and life of the air compressor. The proprietary air end supplies compressed air for all demanding applications while ensuring minimal environmental impact.

Highly Reliable and Efficient Motors

The motors of the ELGi rotary screw compressors have a larger core and increased windings to provide better thermal management. Additional fins on the face of the motor with the lowest air block over the frame offer better reliability and performance.

Advanced Package Design

The ELGi screw-type air compressors package is configured with subsystems designed to minimise system losses and maximise energy savings. While the design offers easy serviceability, the aesthetically built acoustic enclosure keeps the noise levels in check.

Robust and Reliable Under Extreme Conditions

The compressors are robust and reliable. They are designed to perform at extreme temperatures in manufacturing applications, from cold to hot, and from dry to extremely humid conditions with ambient temperatures of up to 50°C.

Ensure Complete Peace of Mind for Every Manufacturing Application

The ELGi rotary screw compressors provide our European customers with an industry-leading warranty of up to 10 years on the EG Series.* *Terms & Conditions apply. Reach out to us to learn more about our warranty terms for our full portfolio.

ELGi Oil-Free Screw Compressors

The ELGi range of oil-free compressors provides the following features, on top of the ones listed above.

ISO 8573-1, Class '0' oil-free air

ELGi oil free air compressors deliver consistent oil-free air, meeting ISO8573-1 class 0 oil standards. The food-grade coating is done where air contacts the metal surface inside the compressor, ensuring consistent oil-free air without metal debris. Pipes have special e-coating, providing consistently clean and oil-free air and optimised rotor clearances, ensuring consistent air delivery.

PTFE air end coating for efficiency and long-term reliability

ELGi's air end rotors and housing are coated with PTFE-based food-grade PP coating to resist corrosion and endure temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius. This results in optimum long-term performance with no loss in efficiency.

GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Choosing an air compressor for use in the manufacturing industry requires several key considerations. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you through the decision-making process:

Determine the Required Compressed Air Quality: Determine if you require Class ‘0’ oil-free compressed air, according to ISO8573-1 or if your manufacturing processes allow oil in the compressed air. In case of sensitive applications where Class ‘0’ oil-free compressed air is required, opt for an ELGi oil-free air compressor.

Determine the Appropriate Air Volume: Calculate the required compressed air volume by understanding the required pressure and the hose or pipe size. Pressure standards are normally provided on the screw air compressor or air equipment, whereas hose or pipe sizes can be found in equipment specifications.

Consider the kW Rating of the Compressor: Simplify your options by examining the compressor's kW rating, which indicates the volume of compressed air it can produce at a given pressure. Higher kW ratings indicate the ability to supply more compressed air, which is critical in fulfilling the demands of the heavy manufacturing industry. It is important to match the power with the application’s requirements to ensure the highest performance efficiency and lowest energy consumption.

Evaluate Available Space: Measure the available space and compare it to the dimensions of the electric rotary screw air compressor. Some units may be larger and pose challenges while fitting into restricted spaces. Ensure a seamless fit to optimise your operational setup.

Noise Level: Evaluate the noise tolerance in your manufacturing environment. Some compressors come with noise reduction features that might be crucial for quieter operation.

Warranty and Support: Look for reputable brands offering industry-leading warranty coverage and reliable customer support in case of technical issues or servicing needs.

ELGi offers a range of high-quality screw type air compressors that are designed to deliver reliable performance, resulting in increased profitability for businesses. The ELGi reliable air compressors are known for their ease of operation and maintenance, allowing businesses to benefit from their consistent and dependable air compression capabilities.

Ranging from 2.2-450kW, ELGi's range of oil-flooded and oil-free rotary screw air compressors is specifically designed to meet the demand for various manufacturing applications ranging from light to heavy-duty processes.

CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORIES

Compressed air is used in a variety of applications and production processes in the manufacturing industry. These include powering pneumatic tools, metalwork cooling, painting, powder coating, transportation, mixing, sparging, and aeration. Therefore, it is crucial that you find an efficient and reliable air compressor for your manufacturing applications.

Here are some examples to show how ELGi's industrial compressed air solutions are supporting customers across Europe in their manufacturing applications.

Alucosur fulfilled its need for high-quality and energy-efficient compressed air with EG Series compressors

Alucosur, one of the leading Spanish surface treatment companies, fulfilled their need for high-quality and energy-efficient industrial compressed air with EG Series screw compressors from ELGi Compressors Europe.

The company was looking to replace existing air compressors to achieve better air compressor efficiency and ensure a reliable compressed air supply as part of its modernisation efforts. Alucosur contacted ACOFRI, one of ELGi’s Channel Partners in Spain, to find the right solution. Following a thorough on-site analysis of the compressed air demand and requirements, ACOFRI installed two highly efficient ELGi EG30 oil-lubricated compressors, one of which included a variable speed drive.

Read the detailed case study here.

GV Stamperie choose the ELGi EG Series to improve efficiency and eliminate downtime

GV Stamperie (GVS), one of the leading Italian brass and aluminium forging and machining companies, chose four EG Series (EG110V, EG90 Premium, and EG132) oil-lubricated compressors from ELGi to improve efficiency!

Our Channel Partner in Italy, Verardi Group S.r.l. installed four ELGi EG Series oil-injected screw air compressors, one of them with variable speed, to meet GVS ITALY's efficiency and reliability requirements. The installation resulted in air compressor efficiency and energy savings of approximately 10% and zero downtime at the GV Stamperie (GVS) production plant in Brescia, Italy.

Read the detailed case study here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the applications of compressed air in the manufacturing industry?

In the manufacturing industry, compressed air is used for a variety of purposes, including powering pneumatic equipment (such as drills and wrenches), operating machinery (such as conveyors and packaging machines), controlling valves and actuators, and even cleaning operations.

What are the primary benefits of employing compressed air in manufacturing?

Advantages of compressed air include versatility (suitability for a wide range of applications), ease of use, and the ability to provide significant power in a very compact space.

How can a manufacturing plant ensure that compressed air is used efficiently?

Efficient use of compressed air necessitates regular maintenance of the compressors, ensuring no leaks in the system, employing proper air pressure controls, and employing energy-efficient equipment.

How can a manufacturing plant improve energy efficiency in its compressed air system?

Energy efficiency can bе improved by conducting regular audits to detect and repair leaks, investing in еnеrgy-еfficiеnt compressed air solutions, optimising pressure settings, and using storage systems to manage peak demand.

What maintenance practices are essential for ensuring the longevity of compressed air systems?

Regular maintenance includes checking and replacing filters, lubricating the moving parts, monitoring and addressing leaks, inspecting hoses and connections, and scheduling routine inspections by qualified technicians.

Are ELGi's oil-lubricated and oil-free screw type air compressors suitable for manufacturing industries with noise restrictions?

ELGi air compressors for sale are engineered for low noise levels, making them ideal for manufacturing industries where noise restrictions are a concern.

Which technology is better for your manufacturing applications: oil-free compressors or oil-lubricated compressors?

It is difficult to determine whether one technology is superior to another because it depends on the application. For example, a general manufacturing company that needs ISO 8573-1 Class 1 compressed air and operates its screw compressor close to its employees should choose an oil-flooded air compressor with filtration to protect its compressed air system from contaminants. On the other hand, a pasta factory should choose an oil-free compressor if it requires pure air according to ISO8573-1 Class 0 and wants to save maintenance expenses.

How do air compressors enhance efficiency and automation in manufacturing?

Air compressors are crucial in manufacturing, providing a reliable source of compressed air for various processes. They power tools and equipment, including drills and grinders, ensuring cost-effective and consistent performance. In automation, compressors drive pneumatic control systems for precise operations. Compressed air is essential for cleaning, material conveying, and spray painting processes. Additionally, air compressors contribute to packaging, quality control, cooling systems, and can act as energy storage devices, showcasing versatility in manufacturing applications. In summary, air compressors are indispensable for enhancing efficiency and automation in manufacturing operations.

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Energy-Efficient Solutions: Choosing the Right Air Compressor for Manufacturing

Enhancing Productivity: The Role of Air Compressors in Modern Manufacturing

Oil-Free or Oil-Lubricated Screw Compressors: A Guide to Choose the Right Technology for Your Application

ELGi ’s EG Series Air Compressors Deliver Energy Savings and High-Quality Compressed Air to Alucosur

GV Stamperie Reduces Energy Consumption and Eliminates Downtime with the ELGi EG Series

Dencam Composite chooses ELGi EG Series air compressors across three production locations in Denmark

Waterford Crystal Realises Significant Energy Savings with the ELGi EG Series

Codelen modernises compressed air system with ELGi ’s EG Series

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Energy-Efficient Solutions: Choosing the Right Air Compressor for Manufacturing

Enhancing Productivity: The Role of Air Compressors in Modern Manufacturing

Oil-Free or Oil-Lubricated Screw Compressors: A Guide to Choose the Right Technology for Your Application

ELGi ’s EG Series Air Compressors Deliver Energy Savings and High-Quality Compressed Air to Alucosur

GV Stamperie Reduces Energy Consumption and Eliminates Downtime with the ELGi EG Series

Dencam Composite chooses ELGi EG Series air compressors across three production locations in Denmark

Waterford Crystal Realises Significant Energy Savings with the ELGi EG Series

Codelen modernises compressed air system with ELGi ’s EG Series

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