They are used in welding operations, in moulding and pressing equipment, in cooling and heating processes, in material packaging and handling, in finishing and painting processes and in machinery cleaning. They also play a key role in robotics and automation, a key area of cutting-edge manufacturing.
Among the aspects to be considered in the configuration of the compressor room are the size and type of machinery and the implementation of a supervision and management system, according to functional and optimization criteria, to ensure that the air production is automatically modulated according to the load profile. Other very important characteristics of the compressors are the level of energy efficiency, reliability, and durability of the machines, which often operate under difficult environmental conditions.
Another element that affects the operating costs of the compressors is maintenance, which involves maintenance at scheduled intervals for the replacement of certain components. The use of machines able to reduce the number of maintenance operations lowers maintenance costs.
Mattei compressors do not use ball bearings or thrust bearings but use oil-lubricated white metal bushes that do not wear out over time. Unlike other types of rotary style air compressors, Vane Technology allows the compressor to maintain constant performance, operating for over 100,000 hours without the need to replace key components or carry out significant overhauls. The greatest efficiency and unique design of Vane Technology allows Mattei compressors to offer the lowest Life Cycle Cost on the market.
To this end, it is necessary to precisely know the demand for compressed air, the profile of use, evaluate the management of the compressor rooms with control devices and identify the proper level of air treatment per ISO 8573.1. In addition, to consider alternative technologies that collectively allow the facility to amortize the best combination that ensures the lowest energy consumption, and maintenance costs for air systems that are often operating under difficult environmental conditions.
Mattei's consultancy service is available to help its customers in choosing the best combination of equipment to support their air demand as economically as possible.
