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Although the economy in the UK is currently on the up and most businesses are starting to feel as though the most dangerous times are behind them, if companies want to thrive, they’re going to have to use every tool in the proverbial toolbox to ensure that they’re being as operationally efficient as possible. Particularly in construction, there’s plenty of opportunity to improve what you do to drive business, lower costs and increase your profit. Industrial compressed air is one such tool. Here’s a brief introduction to what it is and how it can be used.
Industry’s Fourth Utility
Compressed air is commonly referred to as industry’s fourth utility, following electricity, gas and water, as it generally composes around a tenth of a business’s bill at the end of the month. So yes, compressed air is quite expensive, so what is it and how can it help your business?
In answer, compressed air is used in the construction industry to help with a number of different tasks, from operating pneumatic equipment such as drills, to air-operated lifts, and air painting via industrial spray painting. Therefore, your business has a lot to gain from using compressed air effectively, as it can drastically improve your efficiency.
Maximising Efficiency
Although compressed air can help to drive efficiency, it can also quickly become an expense which your business can’t afford. As an example, compressed air can – if the pressure on the pressurised air canister is too great – rupture and cause a leak. In itself, this may create a frustrating money sink, as a leak can be relatively difficult to locate, particularly in the hours where your plant is operational because of the noise. However, a leak might also present a safety hazard, as it could cause the canister to overheat and stop working entirely.
A Long-Lasting Air Compression System
Despite the potential for things to go wrong, if the correct steps are taken, your compressed air system will work as it should, and will improve your business to no end. A good way to ensure this is what happens is to decrease the pressure on your canister to less than 90 percent. Although it should technically be able to manage working at full capacity, this can be potentially dangerous because it will lead to long-term wear and tear.
In conclusion, compressed air could potentially generate your construction business a lot of profit if you use it correctly and don’t try to push it too far, as this will decrease your efficiency. A company such as SGS Engineering will help you select the best pressurised air canister for your business.