COMPRESSED AIR FEATURE KEY COMPONENT TO IMPROVING PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY


TT Solutions & Interiors, a manufacturer of bespoke and modular furniture is experiencing greater production reliability thanks to a compressed air system supplied by Gardner Denver (CompAir) distributor BCAS. “Compressed air is a key component in the efficient operation of our production process,” explains TT Solutions’ production manager. “It is used extensively across the factory, operating spray booths and hand-held tools so it’s vital that we have a reliable source of air available at all times. Our previous compressors were proving too small to cope with increased customer demand so we opted to replace them with a fixed- speed CompAir L18 supplied by BCAS.” Due to a further increase in customer


demand the company moved to a larger production facility in Swindon. Working closely with BCAS, TT Solutions was able to relocate its existing compressor and specify a second CompAir L18 unit which acts as a backup along with new dryers, filtration and pipework. “We recommended the CompAir L18 as


it provides a high quality, compact and energy saving compressed air solution that met our customer’s needs,” says Steve Pritchard, sales manager at BCAS. “Lower energy costs can be achieved thanks to the design of the high


efficiency airend which operates at low rotational speeds. The integrated design with oil-separation, oil filter and thermostatic bypass valve increases reliability by reducing the number of external hoses and components.” All parts are designed for long service and all service components conveniently grouped behind a lift-off canopy section for short servicing times, long service intervals and reduced service costs. With noise levels as low as 71 dB(A), the L18 can be sited at the point of use without the need for hearing protection. “We’ve been really pleased with the


service we’ve received from BCAS,” concludes TT Solutions’ production manager. “Throughout the move to the new facility our focus has been on continuing to produce high quality interior design solutions so we’ve relied on BCAS’s expertise in specifying a new compressed air system. Installation of the system was completed a week ahead of schedule which made the move to the new facility as seamless as possible. As a result we’re confident that we can rely on BCAS to provide ongoing compressed air servicing and maintenance.”


CompAir T: 01527 838200 www.compair.co.uk


Lower energy costs can be achieved thanks to the design of the high efficiency airend which operates at low rotational speeds


OXYGEN GENERATORS PROVIDE UP TO 98.5% PURITY


The latest oxygen (O2) generators available from Hi-line Industries can remove nitrogen from a compressed airline stream to provide air supplies with a range of enhanced oxygen content levels up to 98.5% purity. Normal, dry atmospheric air comprises approximately 78% nitrogen by volume made up with 21% oxygen and the remaining balance incorporating argon, water vapour, carbon dioxide and other minor trace gases. The increasing reduction of the nitrogen content from compressed air therefore leaves the residual gas with highly enhanced oxygen content. The separation of gases is achieved by forcing compressed air through a separation column containing a highly selective Zeolite sieve which adsorbs a large percentage of the nitrogen content in the air. This leaves the residual air that has passed through the separation process with appropriate enhanced levels of O2 content. A Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) process is utilised for the twin- column process so that when the on-line column is saturated with nitrogen an


an external buffer tank or tanks to accommodate delays or variations in production/consumption. The modular philosophy of the Hi-line oxygen generators allows the installation of multiple parallel units according to application requirements. The uses of oxygen produced in this process include the oxygenation of bio-mass systems to enhance burn performance. Such oxygen is introduced into the water at fish farms. This enables stocking densities to be increased with the fish stock being healthier and having a better taste resulting from oxygen rich environment. Such oxygen can also be utilised for the leak testing of automotive air conditioning units or as air cleaners for ozone generators. A total of 15 O2 generator models are


automatic changeover to the second column of Zeolite processing is undertaken. With 180°phase delay between cycles a continuous output of highly oxygenated air is maintained. With purities of up to 98.5% of O2 oxygen generators can be connected to


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The latest high purity oxygen generators providing up to 98.5% purity


available covering oxygen flows from 0.125 up to 120.18 Nm3/h, depending upon the oxygen % levels required.


Hi-line Industries T: 01283 533377 www.hilineindustries.com


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