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Maintenance budget: 8 factors to consider
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Just
like any other equipment, a compressed air installation also requires the necessary maintenance work during its entire lifespan.
Even though maintenance costs are only about 5 to 10% of a machine's annual operating costs, failure to budget for maintenance can have potentially disastrous consequences.
In addition, delaying maintenance on a compressor can snowball other compressed air equipment, ultimately increasing the risk of downtime
and lowering efficiency.
8 important factors in determining the maintenance budget
Because maintenance costs are relatively limited compared to other costs for the compressed air system, a maintenance budget should be drawn up every year. You should take the following factors into account:
- Type of compressors
- Auxiliary equipment
- Operating cycle
- Installation conditions
- Security levels
- Energy recovery or cooling system
- Degree of use
- Maintenance scheduling
As you can see, the maintenance budget depends on your installation and the reliability and performance you expect from it.
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Ash Air maintenance agreement
A service plan agreement can help to draw up an accurate
maintenance schedule and at the same time optimize the operation of your compressed air system. Ash Air offers several service agreements,
including a total responsibility agreement , which covers all regular maintenance, technical improvements, repairs after a breakdown and
overhauls of the machine, carried out for the agreed period with a fixed annual fee.
Prepare maintenance budget
Drawing up a maintenance budget is a piece of cake. The benefits โ increased energy efficiency and productivity and longer life of the air compressor and its ancillary equipment โ โโfar outweigh the annual cost of a service agreement.
If you are wondering about how to get the most out of your compressor, in the most cost-effective way, talk to us about SCOPE, the service
plan that will make your life easy!
Enjoy up to 10% discount on our services! Choosing from our monthly or yearly plans offer a range of key benefits - professional service
with quality parts, 24/7 nationwide breakdown support, fixed service price for duration of the agreement, priority service management, and
ICONS remote monitoring system (yearly plan). All packaged in to one unsurpassed service agreement that saves you costs, and time!
Factory trained engineers and quality parts guaranteed! Whatever your application, the reliable operation of your compressor is key. We
ensure that maintenance is done at the right time by professionals who know your equipment inside and out. This is your best guarantee for
minimal downtime. When components need to be replaced, original parts are used. Specifically designed for your equipment, they ensure
continued optimal performance. Thanks to ICONS, our Intelligent Connectivity System, the actual running hours and machine condition are
monitored and service is done on time, because ICONS detects problems before they can cause a breakdown of the compressor.
We take ownership of your compressor maintenance, as you will no longer need to worry about unexpected repair costs! Because our service
plans offer full risk coverage you donโt have to worry about unexpected repair costs: itโs all part of the plan! No other service solution
offers better protection against unwelcome surprises.
SCOPE helps you save money by minimizing energy consumption. Our service experts know exactly what to do and which parts to replace to keep
your compressor running with maximum efficiency for the whole period between service visits.
Anytime, anywhere, you can count on us. How can we help you today? Air Compressor Service? Sales? Product Information? We would be happy to
answer your questions!
With 13 service locations nationwide, we are here when you need us as your compressed air specialists.
OUR COMPRESSOR SERVICES
Our Service Agreements
An Ash Air Service Agreement is formulated for customers who want to devote valuable resources to their core
business, and customers who want to benefit from the certainty of fixed maintenance costs, air compressor security and reducing any risk
of unscheduled downtime.
Tailored to your application and site circumstances, the maintenance schedule always fits your needs, giving
you more uptime, increased reliability and ultimately more productivity, all for a fixed periodic fee. Through regular service reports we
keep you up to date on your machineโs status, allowing you to make informed decisions about your production efficiency.
Our Service Agreements provide peace of mind that the air compressor will remain in optimum and reliable condition to provide compressed air
to meet the demand at all times at the most equitable possible cost.
Reasons why your business will benefit from an Ash Air Service Agreement:
Cost Saving
Keeping it Fit
Peace of Mind
Save Energy
ASH AIR CAN HELP
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and weโve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a
reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries
ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white
cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations
nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
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