Thorite compressors power packaging processes

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Jan 21, 2009

Thorite has installed the latest HPC compressor systems at Gateshead-based flexible packaging specialist Scholle Europe.

Scholle Europe provides bag-in-box packaging for the wine and spirits, food, beverage and industrial markets.

The company has recently relocated and compressors have been installed at the new site to power all the plant's pneumatic requirements.

The compressors were supplied by the Thorite Tyneside outlet, Hogg Pneumatic Solutions.

Steve Huntsman, Scholle Europe maintenance and facilities advisor, has been impressed by the quality of service he received.

'The initial Thorite system design was accurate and the compressors were installed and commissioned on schedule,' he said.

'Good documentation, a flexible approach and constant support throughout the project were also much in evidence.

The complete HPC installation comprises one HPC CSD102SFC air cooled variable speed rotary screw compressor with 55kW EEFI motor; and three HPC BSD72 air cooled fixed speed rotary screw compressors with 37kW EEFI motors.

Other HPC equipment includes a pressure band controller, air receiver, condensate drain, air dryer, filters, activated carbon tower and an oil/water separator unit.