Whether your operation is located in the far reaches of the desert or an industrial park outside of Boston, if equipment stands idle waiting for maintenance or spare parts, you lose money. It's that simple.
Industries like mining frequently operate in remote locations where maintaining compressed air equipment can be a real challenge. That’s why the mining industry demands high quality, reliable and efficient equipment to keep their operations up and running. But shouldn’t all industries demand the same reliability from their compressed air equipment?
To ensure your operation is up and running when you need it to be, take the following steps toward a more efficient and connected compressed air system.
- Upgrade to the most efficient compressed air technology
Manufacturers who take advantage of new technology experience increased reliability, efficiency and cost savings.To determine areas in need of an upgrade, an Atlas Copco MBox energy audit collects compressed air system data over a seven-day operating period and provides detailed information about energy usage. If there is enough variation in air demand throughout the production cycle, it might be time to upgrade to a compressor with variable speed drive (VSD) technology. An audit can also show other opportunities for saving, like right-sizing an off-peak compressed air system or adding energy recovery to reuse the energy produced by the compressor in other parts of the operation. Get started with an MBox audit by filling out our Request a Quote form.
- Employ Predictive Maintenance Strategies
Advanced data monitoring of equipment is one of the most effective strategies to help facilities avoid costly downtime and increase energy efficiency. A 24/7 real-time monitoring system, like Atlas Copco’s SMARTLINK service, provides data that can be analyzed for key performance indicators, such as pressure drops in an area of the system, that help predict problems and reveal where production can be optimized. This helps plant managers develop an ongoing plan to improve system usage and efficiency while minimizing downtime.
- Ensure easy access to service, repair and spare parts
Equipment should never stand idle waiting for spare parts and a service technician to arrive. With advanced equipment monitoring on your side, you can receive service, repair and spare parts before you even know you need it. And with offices and distributors located strategically across the U.S. and around the world, we can ensure that service and support is never very far away.
Want the peace of mind that a well-oiled machine provides?
Contact us by filling out our Request a Quote form and an Atlas Copco representative will be in touch with you shortly.
