Leak detector cuts compressed air costs

Ultrasonic air leak detector is a simple cost-effective measure that can help reduce expensive compressed air costs and avoid unnecessary compressor running hours.

Compressed air is very expensive to generate.

In total, compressed air represents around 10% of the industrial electricity usage and there are not many industrial sites where it is not used.

As a typical running cost example; a 55kW compressor operating on a two shift basis at an electricity cost of 4.5p/kWh will cost around GBP 12,700/annum (75% utilised).

A 3mm (1/8in) air leak on the same running basis will cost GBP 1,050/annum to sustain - 8% of annual cost.

It is hoped that a leak would not be greater than this.

It is fundamental as a first step that leaks are detected and sealed.

For many years, especially throughout plants in the UK is the belief that, "Air is free.

We've always had air leaks.

We live with them".

This is not a satisfactory reply.

The best ways to properly identify air leaks is to at least use the very basic EP641 ultrasonic air leak detector set, which can resolve this leakage problem.

The use of this EP641 ultrasonic air leak detector set will lead to unnecessary running hours, wear and tear and servicing costs.

Noting the increased savings and performance it is then worthwhile to develop a full compressed air strategy.

The EP641 ultrasonic air leak detector, at a cost of GBP 235 + VAT demonstrates simple cost-effective measures that can help you reduce your air costs.

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