Kaeser Industrial Compressors
Compressed air, commonly referred to
as the fourth utility in the industrial world, is as crucial to the
manufacturing process as electric, water and natural
gas. Delivering an
extremely efficient energy supply, these industrial compressors
generate the "plant air" that operates pneumatic equipment and air
powered tools. It's a simple process with a goal of providing
more air with less fuel consumption. Compressors enable major
industrial manufacturers, like the Checker Motors Corporation
(previously known as the Checker Cab Company), in Kalamazoo,
Michigan to process their steel auto bumpers and other body
components in the heart of automobile capital of the world.
These busy compressors often operate a continuous heavy duty cycle
24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Large 200 horsepower
industrial air compressor packages, such as the KAESER Model DSD
200 shown here, are designed to run for extended periods of time,
in demanding industrial applications. Similar, but smaller
portable KAESER units provide compressed air for construction sites
and other industrial environments that place them right in the
middle of demolition sites, sand blasting, sprinkler irrigation and
monument engraving.
Particulate contamination is the #1 enemy of industrial compressors. As dirt is being drawn into the air intake louvers of the compressor enclosure cabinet, it clogs the oil cooler and after cooler (2 cell cooling system), fin and tube heat exchangers, pneumatic control valves, electric motor cooling air intakes, centrifugal fans and sensitive electrical controls (like variable speed drive systems). Airflow obstructions in these types of equipment can be a costly expense. Typical maintenance programs of cleaning and setting adjustments are required every 500 operating hours to prevent equipment damage and to allow the systems to run at peak efficiencies. Major annual maintenance of part and fluid replacement is required approximately every 2000 operating hours. Both of which require costly man hours and equipment downtime, which ultimately interferes with industrial processes.
As a solution to protecting the
sensitive components inside the compressor enclosure, TGF
Engineering (based in Indiana) recommended the installation of
Permatron's PreVent® Equipment Protection Filters. TGF is an
engineering consulting company who specializes in "engineered
solutions" for air side, equipment protection filtration.
Effectively preventing debris from entering the air inlets, the
PreVent filters are made of washable, 3-D polypropylene media,
which draws in and traps airborne particles. The
electrostatic media, enhanced by airflow needs no system
modifications or electrical hook-ups. Custom sized and
manufactured to fit any sized air intake, media can be framed with
flexible vinyl binding or rigid galvanized steel frame.
Installation options include grommets, bungee hook cords, velcro
hook/loop, magnet stripping or metal clips affixed to
enclosure cabinet. Polymer coated polyester media mesh is
available for high abrasion applications. Filters are easily
cleaned by rinsing with water or using a portable shop
vacuum. The black media is UV protected, for indoor or
outdoor use. The media's inherent electrostatic charge won't
diminish over time, providing years of equipment protection.
PreVent® the damage before it's too late!