10 tips

for reducing costs through improved air preparation

Handy hints for

reducing machine
and energy costs
1. Reduce air pressure output from the compressor

Consider reducing supply Gang mounted regulators

pressure to the whole machine reduce assembly costs and
or introduce pressure zones; keep piping neat and easy for
each with their own regulator to diagnostics and maintenance.
minimise air consumption and
energy usage. e.g. taking an air
pressure setting from 6.5 bar to
4.5 bar reduces energy usage
by 30%.

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4. Monitor or inspect filter elements

Monitor filter elements and Stocking and replacing filter

change them before they lose elements – a low cost, simple
efficiency and effectiveness. maintenance task that can pay
Clogged filter elements reduce large dividends in filter
the flow rate through the air performance and pressure drop.
preparation unit and fail to
remove particulates. Up to
50% of flow can be lost.
Contamination gauges or flow
meters should be fitted,
particularly for fine and micro
filter elements.

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