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An air compressor has been used for hundreds of years to power an incredible array of different devices. Those who have experience in engineering, manufacturing and construction are especially aware of this, as these machines are responsible for a great deal of the power used in these industries.

THE HISTORY OF COMPRESSED AIR

In mathematics, there are so-called “natural” numbers. They are named because they are self-evident, and the logical conclusion is that anyone with an inclination to look would inevitably discover them. If ever such a machine existed, it would be the air compressor. Its invention was as inevitable as the discovery of pi. Largely, this is because we have our very own air compressors built into our bodies — our lungs.

We utilize our lungs’ compressing qualities whenever we blow on a struggling fire to supply it with oxygen, blow the dust off a surface or try to fill up a balloon. Prehistoric humans may not have known the exact mechanics of what was happening in their chest cavities — specifically, their diaphragms pressing upward on the lungs and creating pressure — but they understood the results.

Compressed air is often referred to as the ‘fourth utility’ and is critical to most manufacturing operations. Facility performance depends upon compressor reliability and efficiency. 

Power consumption is a significant cost throughout the life of a compressor, therefore it is important to consider the life cycle cost of a compressed air system when evaluating productivity improvements.

More than 70% of the long term cost of owning an air compressor can be attributed to energy use. Over the life of the compressor this adds up to many times the original investment, yet in many cases much of this energy is wasted through poor part load control.

Permanent Magnet, Variable Frequency technology (PMV) as applied to air compressors is proving to be a  game changer providing maximum efficiency and performance while offering remarkable, energy saving performance.

Developed by Kaishan engineers, these revolutionary compressors combine integrated systematic optimisation of the compressor unit with an advanced permanent magnet motor, Kaishan SKY airend and rapid response variable speed drive to achieve outstanding energy efficiency.

Mining and heavy industrial operations require high output, ruggedly constructed air compressors that are capable of being moved around to different locations both above and underground. Not a simple task given the size and weight of most large capacity compressors and the fact that they require a stable platform to operate effectively with the lowest possible maintenance requirements.

One Australian company has solved this problem for sites both in Australia and internationally. Southern Cross Compressors Australia (Now Kaishan Australia), custom design and built a high strength, fabricated steel skid package that facilitates the compressor being moved around the site. The framework also provides protection for the compressor from rock and debris falls while in service impacts.

Specialised compressor filtration systems have also been developed to cope with harsh, dirty and dusty environments.

Australia boasts a long and proud history of bus manufacture. As part of the Dunn Group, Custom Bus Group Pty Ltd is one of the earliest Australian bus and coach manufacturing companies with origins in 1950. Now in partnership with Denning Manufacturing after acquisition in 2019, the company has recently expanded its manufacturing facilities located in St Marys, NSW. This combined industry knowledge, experience and engineering technologies ensures Custom Denning now have the capability to design and produce an advanced range of buses that are uniquely built for Australian conditions and also cater to a broader export market.

ELEMENT ELECTRIC BUS: 16 hour (300km), re-charge free running time.

Whilst this revolutionary new bus project utilises many proven electric bus components used by OEM’s throughout Europe, Custom Denning’s ‘Element’ electric bus design is a pioneer in terms of battery and electric motor technology.

Incorporating advanced technology, solid state batteries these buses will be able to operate in hot, harsh climates without the need for battery cooling systems. The full re-charge cycle is expected to take approximately 5 hours through standardised chargers and connection points.

Documented trials conducted over in excess of 300 million kilometres have clearly demonstrated the validity of performance claims and the environmentally friendly advantage of the batteries. With no nickel, cobalt or harmful solvents, the batteries can be easily disposed of or recycled.  

The Element bus is manufactured using a lightweight yet extremely robust stainless steel monocoque chassis combined with a ZF undercarriage/driveline to provide a 25 year dynamic service life. Durability and reliability is tested using finite element analysis software to evaluate structural integrity of bus design and safety.

Whilst the lockdown in Victoria and difficult work conditions are adversely affecting industry around the country, some businesses have done everything in their power to maintain operations at the greatest possible level.

As much as these restrictions have adversely affected industries due to reduced active employee levels, many machinery based and more automated production plants have managed sufficient output to maintain a viable business. In fact some have been fortunate to align and adapt their manufacturing to increased demands for certain products during this unusual period in local and world history. Given the importance of any manufacturing to our devastated economy, such industry must remain active and productive.

In an attempt to take a look at how certain industries are coping with this situation, I have investigated the changed operational strategies adopted by one of the country’s leading compressed air equipment suppliers. This sample is particularly pertinent because much of Australia’s and in fact the world’s manufacturing industry depends on compressed air to power its processes.