Just
like any other equipment, a compressed air installation also requires the necessary maintenance work during its entire lifespan.
Even though maintenance costs are only about 5 to 10% of a machine's annual operating costs, failure to budget for maintenance can have
potentially disastrous consequences.
In addition, delaying maintenance on a compressor can snowball other compressed air equipment, ultimately increasing the risk of downtime
and lowering efficiency.
8 important factors in determining the maintenance budget
Because maintenance costs are relatively limited compared to other costs for the compressed air system, a maintenance budget should be drawn
up every year. You should take the following factors into account:
Type of compressors
Auxiliary equipment
Operating cycle
Installation conditions
Security levels
Energy recovery or cooling system
Degree of use
Maintenance scheduling
As you can see, the maintenance budget depends on your installation and the reliability and performance you expect from it.
Ash Air maintenance agreement
A service plan agreement can help to draw up an accurate
maintenance schedule and at the same time optimize the operation of your compressed air system. Ash Air offers several service agreements,
including a total responsibility agreement , which covers all regular maintenance, technical improvements, repairs after a breakdown and
overhauls of the machine, carried out for the agreed period with a fixed annual fee.
Prepare maintenance budget
Drawing up a maintenance budget is a piece of cake. The benefits – increased energy efficiency and productivity and longer life of the
air compressor and its ancillary equipment – ​​far outweigh the annual cost of a service agreement.
OUR COMPRESSOR SERVICES
Our Service Agreements
An Ash Air Service Agreement is formulated for customers who want to devote valuable resources to their core
business, and customers who want to benefit from the certainty of fixed maintenance costs, air compressor security and reducing any risk
of unscheduled downtime.Tailored to your application and site circumstances, the maintenance schedule always fits your needs, giving
you more uptime, increased reliability and ultimately more productivity, all for a fixed periodic fee. Through regular service reports we
keep you up to date on your machine’s status, allowing you to make informed decisions about your production efficiency.
Our Service Agreements provide peace of mind that the air compressor will remain in optimum and reliable condition to provide compressed air
to meet the demand at all times at the most equitable possible cost.
If you are wondering about how to get the most out of your compressor, in the most cost-effective way, talk to us about SCOPE, the service
plan that will make your life easy!
Reasons why your business will benefit from an Ash Air Service Agreement:
Cost Saving
Enjoy up to 10% discount on our services! Choosing from our monthly or yearly plans offer a range of key benefits - professional service
with quality parts, 24/7 nationwide breakdown support, fixed service price for duration of the agreement, priority service management, and
ICONS remote monitoring system (yearly plan). All packaged in to one unsurpassed service agreement that saves you costs, and time!
Keeping it Fit
Factory trained engineers and quality parts guaranteed! Whatever your application, the reliable operation of your compressor is key. We
ensure that maintenance is done at the right time by professionals who know your equipment inside and out. This is your best guarantee for
minimal downtime. When components need to be replaced, original parts are used. Specifically designed for your equipment, they ensure
continued optimal performance. Thanks to ICONS, our Intelligent Connectivity System, the actual running hours and machine condition are
monitored and service is done on time, because ICONS detects problems before they can cause a breakdown of the compressor.
Peace of Mind
We take ownership of your compressor maintenance, as you will no longer need to worry about unexpected repair costs! Because our service
plans offer full risk coverage you don’t have to worry about unexpected repair costs: it’s all part of the plan! No other service solution
offers better protection against unwelcome surprises.
Save Energy
SCOPE helps you save money by minimizing energy consumption. Our service experts know exactly what to do and which parts to replace to keep
your compressor running with maximum efficiency for the whole period between service visits.
ASH AIR CAN HELP
Anytime, anywhere, you can count on us. How can we help you today? Air Compressor Service? Sales? Product Information? We would be happy to
answer your questions!
With 13 service locations nationwide, we are here when you need us as your compressed air specialists.
Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and we’ve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a
reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Reciprocating, Screw, air compressors
Vacuum pumps
Nitrogen
An extensive line of air treatment components
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries
ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white
cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations
nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
Reliability and Efficiency
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
Air compressors come in many types, rotary screw, piston, scroll, reciprocating, some are oil-free and other air compressors require oil
lubrication. Like many businesses, an efficient air compressor is at the heart of their operations. So, which type of compressor should you
choose? What makes a compressor, like a rotary screw, unique? Here are some clear cut benefits of equipping your business with a rotary
screw compressor. Â
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In the world of compressors, there are often significant and unutilized energy-saving possibilities including energy recovery, pressure
reduction, leakage reduction and optimization of operations through correct choice of a control and regulation system as well as the choice
of compressor size.We are going to take a look at some of the opportunities for minimizing the compressor’s operating costs.Â
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Many installations that produce compressed air offer significant and frequently unutilized energy
saving possibilities in
the form of waste energy recovery. In large industries, energy costs can amount to 80% of the total cost of compressed
air production.
However, a lot of this energy can be recovered, which in turn will save you a lot of money.Â
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Liquid water in compressed-air systems can lead to rusted equipment and unresponsive controls. Anyone who uses compressed air will, at some
point, find liquid water in the air distribution system. This can be anything from a nuisance to a serious problem, depending on the
application. If water might corrode equipment or introduce bacteria, removing it is critical.Â
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Liquid water in compressed-air systems can lead to rusted equipment and unresponsive controls. Anyone who uses compressed air will, at some
point, find liquid water in the air distribution system. This can be anything from a nuisance to a serious problem, depending on the
application. If water might corrode equipment or introduce bacteria, removing it is critical.Â
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Whenever most people think about a compressor, they probably have a piston compressor in mind. You might already know there are two basic
principles of air compression. One of those is the principle of displacement compression. There are a lot of compressor types that classify
as a displacement compressor. The piston compressor is one of them, oil-lubricated or oil-free.Â
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Once you have the size and type of
compressor figured out, one last question remains, should I go with an oil lubricated or oil-free air compressor. To not overcomplicate the
answer, your choice should be based on the application and process that the compressed air will be utilized in.
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Like all compressor types, rotary screw models do require periodic maintenance. Thanks to the simplicity of the internal components,
maintenance is relatively easy on most rotary air compressors. As long as you stick to a rotary screw compressor maintenance schedule, you
will likely be rewarded with many, many years of optimal productivity from your machine.Â
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Did you know, the biggest part of the air we breathe is nitrogen? Everyone needs oxygen to survive, however air is made up of 78% nitrogen,
only 21% oxygen and tiny amounts of other gases. Although, the human body does not use this nitrogen, it is very helpful in various
industrial applications. There is an unlimited source of nitrogen readily available, allowing you to achieve needed purity at a fraction of
your current annual nitrogen cost.Â
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If you notice that your compressor is getting hot and bothered, there may be heating issues affecting your air compressors performance. Did
you know that an overheating compressor is top of the pops for being the most common cause of compressor failure.Â
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A rotary-screw compressor is an air compressor that uses a rotary-type positive-displacement mechanism, typically used replace piston
compressors where large volumes of high-pressure air are needed, either for large industrial applications or to operate high-power air
tools.Â
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Have a look around and what do you see? What are you thinking about? Your next holiday to Queenstown maybe? You might go snowboarding with
the kids or have some alone time at the Day Spa. Whatever holiday you choose, compressed air is involved in some way, without you even
realising it! Â
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There are crucial reasons why you should service and maintain your compressor regularly, with the most common issues being piston failure
caused by wear of components, increased friction, corrosion, reduced cooling, overheating bearings and components, clogging of air filters.Â
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Our passion for energy efficiency and cost saving derives from the concern for our children’s future. Analysing the efficiency of your
system is a brilliant way to start saving.
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Compressed air is all around us, from the air in a balloon to pumping up tires on your bicycle. In this article we will explain what
compressed air is and how it is created. Whether you know it or not, compressed air is involved in every aspect of our lives, from the
balloons at your birthday party to the air in the tires of our cars and bicycles. It was probably even used when making the phone, tablet or
computer you’re viewing this on.Â
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One of the biggest challenges is to correctly size your new air compressor. Similarly to everything else, new compressors available on the
market are more efficient and employ better technology, therefore you have to understand the application and usage to size the machine
correctly. Choosing the wrong air compressor for your facility can lead to problems with production and or increased costs due to wasted
energy.Â
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Once you have the size of the air compressor figured out, the
next thing to do is to decide on the type of compresor you will need for your application - piston, rotary screw compressor etc. Let us take
a look at two of the most popular options available. When choosing the right type of compressor, you should ask yourself the following
questions:
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​Which vacuum pump do I need? - this is one of the most frequent questions we receive and this is understandable, because there are number
of technologies which can provide the same vacuum level and pumping speed. Here is quick advice on how to choose the best vacuum pump for
your needs.Â
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You may be asking, why does my air compressor start, then stop? Allow us to take the guessing out of it. We understand your pain. We know
that a compressor problem can quickly result in hours (if not days) of production downtime and loss of revenue. When your compressor
continuously shuts off from on, we refer that as a short cycle. There are a few reasons that a short cycle may be happening with your
compressor.Â
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Air compressor leaks are very common in all applications, but can be very costly and difficult to find. On average, 20-30% of the compressed
air used in a manufacturing plant is wasted as leaked air. Finding and fixing these leaks can save your business thousands of wasted dollars
a year.Â
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When installing a compressed air system into a business, people often look to PVC piping as an option to build a piping system because it is
cheap, versatile and easy to install. However, using PVC pipe in any compressed air application is extremely dangerous and NOT recommended
by multiple associations and manufacturers.Â
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Changing the oil and oil filters on your compressor is one of the most common routine maintenance tasks to perform to keep your compressor
running efficiently. After you remove your old oil and oil filter, you may find yourself wondering, “Where do I dispose of these?”, or “Can I
just throw them in the trash?”. Because oil is toxic and a pollutant, disposing of your old oil and filters is not as simple as just tossing
them in the trash.Â
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