Helping to save lives with oil-free air

Most likely, when you consider the business of saving lives, compressed air is probably not the first thing that pops into your head. Those of us on the inside realize many products that are used in the medical industry first come in contact with compressed air before they hit the pharmacy shelves or the operating table.

Consider pacemakers. These small, implantable medical devices use electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat and help control abnormal or irregular heart rhythms. According to some reports, there are over three million people in the world with pacemakers and hundreds of thousands more are implanted each year. To meet the strict health requirements of doctors and patients, manufacturers of pacemakers need to use the purist air possible during the manufacturing process.

One global leader in medical technology uses oil-free and dry compressed air from two compressors for pneumatic conveying and cleaning of parts that will be assembled into lifesaving pacemakers. Because compressed air is used directly on the implantable devices, the air has to be 100% free of oil and any additional particles, even tiny specks of dust. And, because this manufacturer produces 1500 pacemakers each day in the facility, the compressors also need to be reliable and energy efficient.

In order to ensure 100% oil-free air, manufacturers rely on the ISO air purity standards that yield both Class 0 certification and total peace of mind for manufacturers. For the medical devices industry, 100% oil-free compressed air is a top priority; they protect the health of the pacemaker’s recipient by delivering a product free of contaminants.

If your operation requires 100% oil-free air, contact us to learn more about our oil-free compressors with Class 0 certification.