Compressed air systems are found in a wide range of industries for an even wider scale of applications. Although you may be aware of its uses in your own niche, you will probably be surprised to discover the many other ways it is integrated into other businesses.
As we try to list the industrial applications of air compressors, note that the energy that comes from this versatile equipment serves nearly innumerable purposes that we’re sure to miss out a few of them. Nevertheless, we’ll try to make it as comprehensive as possible.
The Industrial Uses of Compressed Air Systems
Although industrial grade air compressors are used for a wide range of applications, the benefits they provide to all the industries they serve are very similar. Among these include:
Reliability – air compressors play a crucial role in every business line. So, they are designed to guarantee against malfunction that can cause interruptions to the operations.
Durability – these devices are meant to be used for long periods of time. So, expect that they can provide consistent air supply even on extended usages and shorter intervals.
Cost Effective – most importantly, having an in-house air compressed air facility is designed to provide the right pressure at the lowest possible price.
Now, on with our list:
Agriculture
For profitable farming operations, air compressors provide efficient performance at low-cost operations. It is used for:
- Operating pneumatic devices
- Powering conveyors for transporting feeds and grains
- Powering dairy machines
- Spraying crops (Read about the spray application techniques using air compressors)
- Ventilation systems
Manufacturing
Air compression systems also aid in a variety of manufacturing processes by:
- Powering air tools on production lines
- Ejecting pieces from molds
- Blowing plastic bottles or molded gas tank
- Finishing and sanding metals
- Cutting materials
- Welding equipment
- Operating machinery
- Powering pneumatic devices for packaging and finishing
Pharmaceutical
This highly regulated industry requires the use of compressed air systems to keep its operations clean, dry and oil-free. It employs air compressors to:
- Move products on conveyor systems
- Spray coatings on products
- Maintain pressure in tanks, bottle and package products
Good to Know: Hospitals, on the other hand, use air compressors to deliver oxygen to patients.
Food and Beverage
Almost any type of food and beverage manufacturers use air compressors to keep contaminant-free and constant operations. It is also used for:
- Powering equipment to fill drinks
- Cooling/freezing products
- Palleting products
- Vacuum packing
- Dehydration
Furniture
In the case of furniture manufacturing and other woodwork processes, air compressors are used for:
- Nailing
- Sanding
- Painting
- Clamping
- Blowing off sawdust
In addition to all these, air compressors are also employed in many other industries such as:
Apparel – for powering automated tools, conveying and clamping.
Automotive – for powering tools, conveying and stamping.
Dry Cleaning – for distributing chemicals evenly, operating steam cleaners and laundry presses.
Metal Fabrication – for powering tools and assembly stations, spraying and injection molding.
Petroleum – for processing gas compression, actuators and controls.
Paper and Pulp – for conveying, actuators and controls.
Rubber, Clay, Gas and Stone – for conveying, mixing, blending, molding, blowing and cooling.
Textiles – for agitating liquids, conveying, weaving, spinning and creating textures.
There remains a lot of other industrial applications for air compressors but, this list only proves that compressed air systems have been a sustainable solution to various industry challenges over the years.
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