Compressors can last a lifetime and the common tendency is to follow the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But, with all the technological innovations in the compressed air industry, you may be losing more money than you are saving if you follow that particular adage.
That’s why Atlas Copco launched the Ultimate Compressor Makeover competition, to encourage facilities with outdated equipment to enter to win a new compressed air system. Venturini Motorsports, a world-class motorsports facility located in Concord, N.C., won the competition and received a new Atlas Copco compressed air system as the grand prize.
Venturini Motorsports received a full makeover of their compressed air system, complete with new Airnet piping that reduces pressure drops and minimizes the chances of oxidation, DD and PD coalescing filters that prevent particulates and oil from contaminating the air, an OSC oil and water separator to help protect the environment, and the energy efficient, compact and quiet GX 11 full-feature air compressor.
Kevin Caldwell, one of the crew chiefs at Venturini Motosports, recognizes the importance of the quality air supply; he knew it was time for a new compressor system when the quality of the air no longer met the needs of their company.
“For the longest time now, we’ve been struggling with our air compressor; our running joke is that we have air in our water lines,” said Caldwell. “The air supply system is very important in our industry and for us as a company, and we are looking forward to using the new system.”
A recent poll conducted by Atlas Copco Compressors revealed that the majority of plants surveyed had not made any changes to their compressed air system in the last two years. With the new advances in compressor technology, facilities can retire some of their older, workhorse machines, and replace them with a new system that will result in greater efficiency, better air quality and significant cost savings.
For a look inside Venturini Motorsports and the installation process check out this video. If you’d like more information on how you can upgrade your compressed air system, contact us.
