From Vine to VSD: ALUP OF Series Oil-Free Compressor for a Winery Customer
This case study expands on the installation of a ALUP OF Series oil-free compressor for a winery
customer in New Zealand. Facing reliability issues with their existing compressors, the winery needed a proactive solution to ensure
continuous, reliable air supply for their operations and Nitrogen Generator. Through diligent efforts and expertise, Ash Air recommended
the state-of-the-art VSD unit, providing scalability and efficiency benefits.
Overview
Product range: ALUP Oil-Free Variable Speed Drive (VSD) 75 KW
(100 HP) - Class Zero - Rotary Screw Compressor
The issue: The winery faced critical reliability issues with their existing compressors,
necessitating a proactive solution to ensure uninterrupted oil-free compressed air supply for their operations and Nitrogen Generator.
Technology: This included a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) for the rotary screw compressors, an upgrade kit
formulated by the Ash Air Technical Support Manager, and an EControl 6 central controller for managing the compressed air system.
Business type: Winery
Location: Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Concern:
The winery faced reliability issues with their existing 75kW and 55kW Mitsui compressors, which were becoming increasingly unreliable over
time. As the customer relies on oil-free compressed air to supply their plant and Nitrogen Generator, any breakdown could disrupt their
operations significantly. Therefore, they needed a proactive solution to replace the failing compressors and ensure a continuous,
reliable air supply.
The solution:
Ash Air worked diligently to address the winery's needs. They recommended and secured the sale of the ALUP OF Series 'OF100V-8.6 75kW'
oil-free compressor. This state-of-the-art Variable Speed Drive (VSD) unit not only meets the current demand for oil-free compressed air
but also provides scalability for future expansion. The customer also opted for data logging to monitor performance and ensure optimal
efficiency.
The Results:
The installation of ALUP OF Series compressor benefits the winery by providing a reliable, oil-free compressed air solution. This purchase ensures continuity of operations, especially during peak seasons, and lays the foundation for potential future expansion with a second unit for 100% redundancy. Our Engineers and the team involved are commended for their hard work, and this sale highlights Ash Air's dedication to delivering innovative solutions to its customers. Watch this space for further developments and successes in this partnership!
As a majority of customers have a fluctuating demand for compressed air, variable speed compressors
have proven to be superior to fixed speed compressors when it comes to reducing the energy costs. By matching the air supply to the air
demand, unload losses are avoided, and energy costs decrease on average by 35%.
Creating exceptional partnerships throughout New Zealand with innovative technologies
How VSD (variable speed drive) helps you save
Products of Choice for this project
ALUP Oil-Free Variable Speed Drive Compressors
ALUP OF range brings you outstanding sustainability, reliability and performance, while minimizing the total cost of ownership. Built to perform even in the harshest environments, these compressors keep your production running efficiently.
Class Zero Oil-Free
Some applications require absolutely, unquestionably clean air. That is why the ALUP OF delivers air that is certified to be 100% free of any traces of oil, aerosols or other contaminants.
Why Efficiency Matters?
Energy costs represent about 70% of the total operating cost of your compressor over a 5-year period. Therefore, reducing the energy consumption of your compressed air installation should be a major focus to ensure the lowest cost of ownership.
Exclusive Inverter Design
The imperium* inverter is designed specifically for compressed air applications, eliminating the usual sensitivity to dust and heat. The electronics are intelligently protected by an IP5X enclosure which dissipates heat via a fan-cooled heat sink.
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