HPC KAESER compressors have the recipe for success when it comes to going the distance. We take a look at the key ingredients.
HPC KAESER compressors are known for their quality, reliability and longevity. It is not unusual for our customers to still be running the same compressor they bought more than 25 years ago - and often with original components. But why do they last as long as they do?
We ensure good engineering practice:
- Our brilliant functional designs stand up in a variety of less-than-ideal conditions.
- We don't skimp on materials, only ever using quality components.
- We don't believe in taking short cuts that will have a detrimental effect on a machine's lifetime and reliability.
- We have a specialist network of highly trained engineers via our HPC Centres and our HPC Authorised Distributor network, that ensures prompt efficient service is always at hand.
Let’s dig a bit deeper into the keys elements of a compressed air system, and highlight the choices HPC KAESER makes:
Rotary Screw Compressors.
- Airend: Large and slow running. We always use quality materials. Our airends are large, manufactured with close tolerances with precision ground rotors. They operate at low temperatures and low running speeds. The design is simple, they last a lifetime, rarely need replacing, but are straightforward to replace when they do.
- Motor: Recognised market leader, slow running at low temperature. Made by Siemens a renowned manufacturer of quality high efficiency motors. They run at low operating speeds, monitored by highly accurate temperature and electrical current sensors, ensuring reliability. We use quality manufacturers of robust motor bearings, with service lubrication points to ensure long life.
- Coolers: Oversized, excellent temperature control. We don't compromise. We oversize for the harshest of environments and working conditions. Our coolers have superior fan cooling to ensure maximum cooling air flow with the minimum of power required. They are serviceable to ensure coolers can be kept clean. Reliable mechanical or electronic thermostats ensure optimum temperature control, reducing stress across components and lubrication.
- Piping: Maximum use of rigid piping with swept bends. With minimum oil leaks, HPC KAESER machines are built with as much rigid piping as possible. To reduce energy losses, the piping design is minimised and incorporates swept bends to reduce pressure loss inefficiencies.
- Valves: Safe, serviceable. Our compressed air valves are super safe, both in their operation and servicing. Large in size, they ensure adequate air flows, are quality built for long term reliability.
- Frame and panels: Solid, corrosion proof & robust. We only use high quality materials, which are corrosion proofed by superior painting and powder coating. Using heavy plate material and solid fixings provides durability. Superior durable materials are used for sound insulation.
- HPC KAESER Genuine Spares & lubricants. HPC KAESER Genuine Spare Parts and Lubricants protect against contamination, and the equipment is fully serviceable to ensure their long life, and performance is maintained.
Air Treatment and condensate
- Refrigeration dryers: Many of our quality-built refrigeration dryers are thermal mass, storing cold energy so that both refrigeration compressor and fan(s) can switch off when not required, saving both energy and increasing the life of these expensive components.
- Adsorption dryers: Our quality-built dryers are designed to withstand harsh environments, have minimal pressure and purge air losses, and operate at low temperatures, increasing the length of their life.
- Condensate – Zero loss drains – oil water separator. These are solidly constructed, built with quality robust electronics, have minimal moving parts, and excellent sensor activation.
Selection, Installation and Maintenance
- Correct Sizing and Control. HPC and its Authorised Distributor Network ensure that your HPC KAESER Compressed Air System will be specified to meet your exact requirements and provide long-term peace of mind. We ensure the best equipment is selected taking into account the pressure, volume of air and air quality requirements. Lastly, using the Sigma Air Manager (SAM4.0) we ensure that the Compressed Air System is controlled correctly, from an efficiency point of view, and with a calm control methodology to extend the equipment’s operating life.
- Service and maintenance. All service engineers, whether they are employed by HPC or an HPC Authorised Distributor, are fully certified after undergoing an extensive HPC Service Engineer Training Program. This ensures they are safe to work, and are uniquely qualified to service and maintain HPC KAESER compressed air equipment.