It’s not every day that you hear the words compressed air and the Winter Olympics used in the same sentence. On the snow-capped Krasnaya Polyana Mountain Cluster outside of Sochi, Russia, where the snowboarding, skiing, bobsledding and other outdoor Olympic events take place, Olympians race down mountains covered in a mix of real and man-made snow. Before you sit down to watch another day of death-defying feats of athleticism on the Sochi slopes, take a moment to consider the role, however small, that compressed air plays to ensure the quality of man-made snow and the surrounding environment.
Many ski resorts around the world are located in natural areas that provide amazing vistas but often come with sensitive ecosystems. Our Z Series of oil-free rotary screw compressors are used at ski resorts to make the artificial snow that keeps the slopes covered during the winter months. The potential environmental impact that comes with contaminated snow can be reduced to a minimum with oil-free compressed air.
Oil-free air is used in a variety of critical manufacturing applications, including the food, automotive, textile, packaging, electronics and chemical industries, among others. While all reputable manufacturers employ strict quality control measures to ensure their products meet and exceed the highest standards, one way to help mitigate the chances of product contamination is to eliminate the variables that can contribute to contamination. Only ISO 8573-1 Class Zero oil-free compressors provide clean, 100 percent oil-free air, virtually eliminating any risk of oil contamination within the manufacturing infrastructure.
Whether you are heading out for your own ski trip or cheering on the Olympians from your sofa, remember that oil-free air ensures excellence and is worthy of gold in the clean air competition.
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