Need to Buy Air Compressor!

The user needs to give a figure for the flowrate at that pressure, otherwise a suitably-sized compressor cannot be selected.

IngEli There is a lot of data you need to know in order to make an informed choice. You need to know the volume of air used also. You can install a flow meter in your lines to find out if the machinery manuals or the manufacturer can't tell you. You need to know if moisture in the air would be a problem? If so you need to make provisions for a dryer. Are there any thoughts of future expansion? Do they periodically use air for other task such as cleaning? Will this be a continuous or intermittent operation? What power sources are available? Another important consideration is the level of expertise needed to maintain the compressors. What is the temperature and altitude of operation? Once you have all of this information you need to call a supplier and ask for their recommendations including the percentage of over capacity. When practical I prefer to use rotary-vane screw type compressors. I hope this has provided some insight into your task. J.Conway

You people certainly have a quaint way of procuring equipment.

Act 1, Scene 1:

IngEli: Hello

Friend with packing factory: Hey, IngEli, Glad I caught you. I'm in a real bind. I need a compressor for my packing factory, and I don't want to bother the sales rep at the compressor company. Could you ask some total strangers what kind compressor I need for my packing factory?

IngEli: Sure kindest lifelong friend with packing factory, how many bars?

Friend with packing factory: Hell, I don't know! Why do you think I'm asking you, lifelong friend? As many as it takes!!!!!!!!!!!

When I get my breath from laughing to hard I will post a GA for that insightful and complacent rendition of real life situations.

There are too many questions we would have to have answered, so please go to "Thomas Global" website and type in "air compressors, Europe" and they will list thousands of air compressors suppliers you can directly contact.

In addition to pressure and flowrate, there are many questions to ask your friend.

What quality of air is needed? what level of Filters?

Compressed air ends up being hot and wet. Does it need to be cooled down? How much drying is needed?

What kind of backup or redundant equipment is needed? Compressors need to be shut down to replace oil, filters, servicing, etc. Can production be shut down when this needs to occur?

This just scratches the surface. Answer these and a good compresser company can help with suggestions to set up your friends factory.

One more thing beside drying. Does the machine need oil in air. Some machine need an inline oiler with compressed air. Some doesn't.

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