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Atlas Copco Kompresör Tekniği, which reduces the energy costs of companies with the new technologies it has developed, is offering all the equipment that provides the quality air production that the textile sector needs with minimum energy consumption and maximum efficiency.
Atlas Copco Kompresör Tekniği, supporting sustainable industrial efficiency with the solutions it offers for the world industry, reduces the energy costs of companies with the new technologies it has developed. Atlas Copco Kompresör Tekniği, continuing its solutions in these days when energy costs are increasing day by day and we have to think about the future of the world we live in, can offer all equipment that provides the quality air production needed by the textile sector with minimum energy consumption and maximum efficiency. Handan Çilingir, Oil-Free Air Division Manager of Atlas Copco Kompresör, stating that they will continue to support their business partners with their wide product range and trained expert teams, answered our questions.
Would you please tell us about the solutions of Atlas Copco Air Compressors Technique focusing on textile industry?
At Atlas Copco Compressor Technique, we have been providing innovative air compressors, compressed air systems, vacuum solutions, industrial electrical hand tools and assembly systems, power and flow solutions to increase industry’s efficiency in Turkey since 1950. At the same time, we develop products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. We are the pioneer in our country and the world in developing innovative industrial ideas. Textile industry is one of the industries where we add value with the solutions we provide. The centrifugal compressors we have developed ensure sustainable efficiency in the textile industry in a stable manner. These compressors are in an unmatched position in terms of providing the maximum amount of compressed air at the least cost while saving energy. Moreover, maintenance and service costs of our products are at such low levels that will please the companies.
What type of air compressors should manufacturing companies in textile industry use?
High quality and oil-free air with a high flow rate is required for all processes such as vortex looms used in textile industry, spinning, texturing, weaving with air jets, pneumatic transfer, synthetic fiber production, winding/cone forming and weaving, warping/sizing, carding/rolling. Oil-free air compressor systems should be used in businesses where the quality of end product is vital, such as textile companies. It is important to keep in mind that using oil air compressor instead of oil-free air compressor and trying to degrease the air with filters later does not result in oil-free air. Selecting an oil-free air compressor means taking zero risk.
What kind of benefits do oil-free air compressors provide to businesses?
Thanks to oil-free air compressors, it is possible to produce more efficiently, incur lower repair and maintenance costs, achieve higher fabric quality and produce less waste. When it comes to high air consumption, the most efficient result is attained when centrifugal com pressors are used alone or centrifugal + variable speed oil-free air compressors are used together, which we call the magic formula. In this system, while we provide minimum base loads required by clients with our centrifugal air compressors, we scan fluctuations in the compressed air line with our drive air compressors. As a result, we reduce the possible blow-off air in the centrifugal air compressors to zero and at the same time provide constant compressed air. As the fluctuation of compressed air decreases, the saving is increased. Although pressures between 6bar (g) and 10 bar (g) are generally demanded by companies in textile industry, Atlas Copco product range is designed to meet all the needs of our clients.
What would you recommend to producers in textile industry?
Selecting the right size air compressor is very important. In addition, the quality expected from compressed air is one of the most important criteria in air compressor selection. The needs of each business are unique. Air compressors of suitable and right size, selected for the needs of the businesses provide significant energy savings. Atlas Copco Air Compressors offers free engineering service in order to help businesses operating in the textile industry to opt for air compressors and equipment that fit their needs, and to reveal where they stand in terms of energy saving. Atlas Copco also offers consulting service to businesses on demand in order to help them to make the right choice. Moreover, by making measurements with our ultrasonic flow rate measurement system, we offer more efficient and more suitable new technologies to our clients, who might need to replace their old or inefficient air compressors. We have achieved many successful results where up to 40% energy efficiency was attained due to energy and flow rate measurements we have performed.
What are your assessments about the sector’s approach to energy efficiency?
The industry is going to a direction with a focus on energy efficiency. It is getting more and more important that the data collected from machinery parks owned by manufacturing companies is transformed into explicit information. Because with the data collected, it is possible to get accurate information and to realize great savings. Our clients’ productivity becomes sustainable by operating the air compressors at their most efficient states thanks to our cent ral controllers, by transferring data to automation systems to monitor information flow and by being able to obtain retrospective trend graphics and data.
How important is certification in terms of production quality?
In our country, the textile industry is not fully regulated. We think there is still a lot to be done in terms of documentation and measurements. If textile companies examine documents and test results of a product rather than just the statement of the brand while making an investment, then they will be able to find the most suitable and most efficient air compressor for themselves. The manufacturers should attach great importance to this matter, if they want to produce high quality products. Atlas Copco oilfree air compressors, which are compliant with ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) and ISO 22000 certification, provide 100% pure and clean air. This means bearing no risk of contamination, damaged or unsafe products, losses from operational downtime or jeopardizing your company’s well-earned reputation. We are the world’s first air compressor manufacturer to receive certification according to the latest edition of the industry standard of air purity: ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010). We are also a thorough supplier; that is, we offer end-to-end compressed air solutions for every application in the textile production process. We contribute to the productivity of our clients and ensure their peace of mind by offering a reliable solution that meets all the needs from a single point.
Is there anything else you would like to add or any more details you would like to emphasize?
Today, where energy costs are increasing day by day and we have to think about the future of the world we live in starting from today, we are a company that offers all the equipment that provides the quality air production that the textile industry needs with minimum energy consumption and maximum efficiency. However, as in every sector, data collection and data analysis have become important to ensure continuity in efficiency. At Atlas Copco, we meet this need with our automation-compatible central controllers and software. I would also like to emphasize that we will continue to support our business partners by determining the needs of our customers, identifying the efficiency points and choosing the most suitable equipment with our wide product range and trained expert teams.
