The rising consumer demand and tough expectations around fast and reliable delivery mean no facility can afford to waste time…on anything. This includes the equipment used to power a variety of essential equipment.
Compressed Air in the Metalworking Industry
Ingersoll Rand has extensive knowledge in designing and delivering compressed air systems to meet the unique needs of the metalworking industry. Whether it is plasma cutting or welding, a dry and clean air environment is paramount to guarantee precision, quality and cost-effectiveness. Learn more about how we can help create a stable and clean compressed air environment for your facility.
Application Overview
Compressed air is used for metalworking machinery, including molds, dies, cutting tools and machining centers. They transform purchased metals into intermediate or end-use products by forging, stamping, bending, forming, welding, machining and assembly. While many focus solely on the air compressor itself, it is important to consider the entire air system that impacts efficiency, reliability and durability.
Air Compressor Options
Reciprocating Compressors: Your compressed air system should give you more time to focus on your business, not less. That’s why Ingersoll Rand single- and two-stage reciprocating air compressors are an ideal choice for applications that demand a reliable air supply for everyday use. Robust components, easy access for servicing, 100% continuous duty and a wide variety of sizes and configurations that's Legendary Performance!
Rotary Screw Compressors: Every component in our oil-flooded compressor system supports maximum reliability for increased productivity, longer equipment life, lower operating costs and higher profitability. Advanced airend and drive component design provide world-class specific power and best-in-class air flow, resulting in reduced energy use.
AIR TREATMENT & AIR COMPRESSOR ACCESSORIES:
Let's be serious, a facility isn't the cleanest place. There is constantly dust in the air and various oils being used. When your compressor is running, it is collecting the dust in the shop and pushing it through your compressed air system. A compressor with dust particles, oil and water droplets only make the compressor to work harder, raising your energy costs.
With our coalescing air filters and refrigerated dryers you will save energy and protect your compressors and tools from harmful contaminants by effectively removing solid particles, water, oil, and aerosols from compressed air.
Did you know that over a summer month, you'll have to remove at least 150 gallons of unwanted moisture in your air system due to high temperatures? Moisture wreaks havoc on your equipment, leading to unplanned downtime. Having dry air is especially important when it comes to metal fabrication. Having a refrigerated dryer installed to your system will clean up your lines and keep your operations running efficiently. A refrigerated dryer is the standard choice if you are looking for a low maintenance solution.
Ingersoll Rand's on-site nitrogen generators offer quality and reliability built-in, so that you can focus on maximizing the productivity of your operations. Our efficient designs generate nitrogen from freely available air and allow you forgo traditional nitrogen delivery to simplify your business processes. Combined with our line of complementary products, you get that peace of mind that a trusted partner backs your entire nitrogen production process from start to finish. We are a one-stop shop. With Ingersoll Rand your costs operation drop significantly since Nitrogen generator costs can be up to 10 times less per liter than purchase costs. With a simple installation as any dryers, you get the whole system up and running with our design support!
When it comes to industrial manufacturing, original equipment manufacturer(OEM) parts are an operator’s best choice to maintain maximum reliability and performance. Non-standard parts can expose equipment to unnecessary wear and tear that can lead to downtime and higher operating costs. If you want to protect the investment of your equipment, make sure to invest in the quality parts to keep it running. Ingersoll Rand has a complete offering of maintenance and OEM-quality compressor parts, such as lubricants, maintenance kits, replacement parts, filtration & condensation management and the expertise to keep your shop running.
Lubricants: Air compressors or components overheating and air leakage... you can successfully avoid these issues by adding lubricant and monitoring levels in your compressor are extremely important in making sure that your air compressor is running as efficient as possible.
Find a Partner You Can Trust
Ingersoll Rand offers a variety of high-quality, low-maintenance and low-cost air compressors to fit your needs. The array of parts and accessories such as replacement parts, pressure switches, air filters, and oil and lubricants are developed to fit all of our commercial and industrial compressor models. These OEM parts keeps your operation running smoothly. In order to provide you the best for your business, our PartsCARE program ensures you always have the quality OEM parts you need for basic maintenance. Ingersoll Rand trained technicians are always available to help you with anything you need. Our main goal is to offer you the highest efficiency and quality, while supporting your business with the very best equipment, accessories and service repair at the lowest cost possible.
