Cambs Compressors Newsletter Autumn 2022

www.cambscompressors.co.uk How these 3 relatively simple operational efficiencies could help reduce the impact of rising energy prices. Skyrocketing energy prices - how your compressed air system could be intensifying your costs pressures Operational efficiencies to help reduce the impact of rising energy prices There are a number of things you can do to save energy costs on my compressed air system. Understanding your energy management and monitoring strategy will help to reduce your energy bills. Applying effective energy efficiency practices could save more than 20% of projected manufacturing energy demand, according to the Carbon Trust. BCAS, (the British Compressed Air Society) is calling for UK businesses to take simple steps to cut their compressed air energy usage figure by a more realistic 10%. BCAS TASKFORCE could realise savings of £147.5 million to British businesses. Does your compressed air system get shut down when not in use? If you leave your compressor running after working hours, it can use as much as 50% of the energy consumed when running at full load. Also, compressed air should never be supplied to idle or equipment not in use. This loss will add to your energy costs. Install shut-off valves to eliminate air supply to equipment not in use. What’s the operating pressure of your compressed air system? Check the system pressure and resist the urge to turn up the pressure to compensate for leaks or drops in pressure due to piping problems or clogged filters. Inspect and replace filters systematically to ensure the quality of your air and prevent pressure drops. Go beyond the air compressor and compressor room as there is likely to be several air-line and point-of-use filters. Every 2 PSI reduction cuts energy consumption by approximately 1%. When did you have your FULL compressed air system serviced? This is a more in-depth service than just the compressor. It involves reviewing the whole system, leak detection, and identifying any aspects which are not running as efficiently as they could be. Pipe systems older than five years can have leaks of up to 25 per cent of your running cost - and approximately 80 per cent of air leaks are not audible, so you need specialist help in detecting them. Compressed air in electronics and technology applications The manufacture of electronic components requires sensitive, high tech equipment. Compressed air usage in the electronics and technology sector is wide and varied from sorting, packaging, testing, handling, assembling, etching and PCB Board cleaning and pneumatic controls of manufacturing and assembly equipment. Maintaining consistent high quality compressed air is essential Cambs Compressors have vast experience operating in this sector and provide everything from a new system design, to a replacement compressor or full proactive maintenance under contract. Oil or water contamination can lead to expensive maintenance costs and in extreme cases, a complete production shutdown, plus repair/replacement costs for your equipment. Compressed air quality is something that can be taken for granted Ensuring you get the right level of contaminant free, dry compressed air solutions for your electronics manufacturing needs is a critical requirement. We can advise you of the most effective oil-free compressed air solutions, as well as any air treatment and control equipment needed to ensure you receive the correct quality of compressed consistently. Virtually all manufacturing and engineering companies use compressed air The UK manufacturing sector is probably the largest user of compressed air and almost certainly has an air compressor somewhere within the operation. From a carpentry workshop manufacturing furniture to a screen printing company manufacturing the latest fashion garments all use compressor products to achieve clean, efficient production of their goods. Vast experience of solving problems and saving you money Cambs Compressors help with everything from selecting the right compressor, specifying and creating the system design right through to any ancillary equipment for your industry application. Whether you do need maintenance or repairs on your air compressor, you can rely on the experience and support of Cambs Compressors. Keeping your compressed air system high in productivity and low in downtime. Compressed air in industrial manufacturing and engineering 1 2 3 Does your compressed air system get shut down when not in use? What’s the operating pressure of your compressed air system? When did you last have your compressed air system serviced? Mark Fryer Managing Director, Cambs Compressors