A Guide to Air Compressor Monitoring Systems
With the UK’s high and rising energy prices, finding innovative ways to reduce your consumption is now more critical than ever. In competitive industries such as automotive and manufacturing, maintaining quality is crucial. Therefore, high-energy-consuming tools and equipment become essential.
Fortunately, the latest monitoring systems can significantly reduce the energy usage of your air compressor systems, which might account for a significant portion of your overall consumption. And they can do much more than just shave a handsome sum off your running costs.
Our range of air compressor monitoring systems is equipped with high-tech features like remote monitoring and automation, giving you more flexibility over the management of your operation while increasing workplace efficiency. They can also help ensure you remain compliant with the UK’s ever-evolving regulations and improve your workplace air quality.
At Search Air, we work with industry-leading manufacturers like Atlas Copco to provide state-of-the-art equipment for the manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceutical, oil and gas industries, and more. We have been a Premier Distributor for Atlas Copco since 2001, so you can feel confident that we can tailor a bespoke solution for your needs. Call us to find out how we can bring your business up to speed.
What is a Compressed Air Monitoring System?
Compressed air monitoring systems give you maximum oversight over your compressed air system’s operability. These systems analyse a range of critical data points to provide you with a comprehensive overview of your air compressor’s condition. On top of enabling you to optimise the efficiency of your systems, monitoring solutions can help you catch minor problems before they spiral out of control – which could save you a small fortune in the long run.
Compressed air monitoring systems can include temperature monitoring and vibration analysis, which can detect slight abnormalities in your system that could indicate an issue, such as an impending bearing failure. Our advanced systems also have pressure sensors that can identify pressure drops, leaks and a range of other irregularities.
Different Types of Air Compressor Monitoring Systems
Because we know there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for the industries we serve, we can design monitoring systems using the most advanced Atlas Copco equipment to meet your unique needs, whether you need to monitor a single compressor in a workshop or a network of them across multiple sites. Broadly, our solutions fall into the following categories.
Local Monitoring Systems
The most basic solutions focus primarily on service warnings, which is ideal for small businesses like workshops and garages. These systems provide flexible options for on-site control but may lack the remote accessibility required for growing businesses in today’s world.
Remote Monitoring Solutions
If you need the flexibility to oversee and manage your monitoring system from just about anywhere, you might be better off with one of our remote monitoring solutions. These advanced cloud-based systems provide off-site monitoring capabilities and remote alerts, reports, and diagnostics, reducing your need to pay for on-site supervision. This option is ideal for most businesses in the modern age, and we have solutions to suit those with multiple business locations.
Smart Factory Integration
Our most advanced compressor monitoring systems can be integrated with multiple compressors and many of your internet-enabled devices thanks to Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Using one central controller, you could gain the power to remotely manage, oversee, and optimise almost all your advanced tools and equipment. While these may be the most expensive systems to purchase, they offer unrivalled long-term savings.
If you need help determining which type of system will best suit your needs, give us a call. We have been industry leaders for decades, and no task is beyond the scope or capabilities of our seasoned experts.
Atlas Copco’s Latest Systems
We are excited to be among the UK’s most trusted suppliers of Atlas Copco equipment because it proves our commitment to settling for nothing but the best for our clients. We have the latest cloud-based SMARTLINK solutions in stock right now that allow you to check on your compressed air systems while on the move. You can track the performance of your equipment using a tablet or smartphone.
We also stock the advanced range of SMARTVIEW systems, which connect to a central controller of your local area network. These systems are ideal for large enterprises where in-depth technical analysis is required.
A guide to Air Compressor Monitoring Systems
Benefits of Air Compressor Monitoring Systems
Monitoring solutions can deliver a plethora of tangible benefits to your business, such as:
- Increased energy efficiency: track your systems’ energy usage and identify deficiencies to reduce consumption.
- Optimal load management: ensure your compressors operate within optimal balance and load ranges.
- Early problem detection: catch small problems before they exacerbate and become increasingly costly to repair.
- Reduced downtime: make sure technical issues do not hamper your ability to do business.
- Extended equipment lifespan: prevent compressor problems from reducing the quality of your valuable tools and equipment.
- Consistent pressure levels: proactively monitor your pressure levels in real-time through automation.
- Improved workplace safety: identify potentially unsafe operating conditions such as excessive pressure and overheating.
If you want to learn more about the benefits of the latest compressor monitoring systems, we are only a phone call away.
Discover Our Selection of Compressor Monitoring Solutions
At Search Air, we have been supplying, installing, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading the most advanced compressor monitoring systems by Atlas Copco for over two decades. In addition to the most advanced and energy-efficient solutions on the market, we boast a team of highly experienced engineers and technicians, high-value prices, and unparalleled customer service. Call us for your compressor needs, and you will have a dedicated partner for life.
Whether you have a few questions or need a technician to visit your site and assess your requirements, we hope to hear from you for a no-obligation chat. Contact us today, and we look forward to telling you more about the cost-saving benefits of our compressor solutions.