Doosan acquired Ingersoll Rand in 2007 and has since been using the expertise of two of the world’s leading names in compressed air and vacuum solutions to offer many solutions for various industrial uses. Their line of portable air compressors start from 185 CFM and extends to 1600 CFM with varying degrees of air pressure and throw volume.
Some of the most common uses for portable air compressors across various industries are outlined here.
Tool Powering: Pneumatic tools and air compressors make for a highly efficient and fast production line. Depending on the industry, it can be used to power different kinds of tools. For instance, it can power looms in a textile factory and saws in a lumber mill. With creative engineering solutions, they can also be used for running fine pneumatic tools that have little margin for error.
Conveying: Transporting materials and goods is the essence of industrialization. Air compressors can be used to run systems that power conveyor belts or even use direct air pressure to transport goods and materials. Portable air compressors are commonly used in agriculture to transport grain and seed to and from silos. They can also be used to power chain lifts and conveyor belts to transport concrete mix at a construction site. Hoisting is another form of material and goods transportation that utilizes air compressors. The most common uses for portable air compressors are in construction, mining, lumber mills, etc.
Controls and Actuators: Controls and actuators are indispensable in automated manufacturing. They help control the flow of materials and goods being processed and manufactured, allowing for smooth operation. Portable air compressors can be deployed in several industrial applications like lumber mills, metal fabrication, ore handling, stone and glass manufacturing, mining, etc.
Piston Powering: Air pistons are a common sight in many small and medium scale industries. They provide an efficient and customizable method for driving presses or pneumatic hammers as well. These machines are used in furniture making, metal working, quarrying, etc. The portable nature of the air compressor allows it to be transported to a site without depending on expensive logistical and warehousing management.
Pressure Treatment: High and low pressure is useful in many industrial processes. Portable air compressors come in handy in industries like automotive manufacturing, wood and lumber processing, metal fabrication, rubber and plastics, agriculture, dairy, waste treatment, etc.
Dehydration: The high pressure air can be used for drying various materials and good. Portable air compressors can be used in textile mills, lumber processing, agriculture, dairy, etc.
Bottling: Bottling plants need pressurized air and steam at various stages. Portable air compressors are as useful as permanent ones in this regard. They are also used in plastic molding and other related food processing units.
Spraying: The most common use for spraying is in agriculture, where it is used for spraying fertilizer or even seeds. With some adjustments, portable air compressors can also be used for irrigation. Other uses include spraying coatings in food processing, water, and coatings in metal fabrication, etc.
Stating Gas Turbines: Portable air compressors can be handy for starting gas turbines. They can be moved to a location to power up a turbine and stored easily when not required.
About The Author:
Josh Kramer is President and Founder of Swift Equipment Solutions. They offers new, surplus and refurbished equipment assets. The equipment includes refurbished engines, compressors, and generators. They also specialize in giving recommendation for equipment solutions that exactly fit the requirements for their customers’.
