CASE STUDY
Delivering Reliable, Energy-Efficient Compressed Air for a Major Manufacturing Relocation
Overview
A large-scale rail switchgear manufacturing operation in regional Victoria recently relocated from an existing facility to a new, purpose-built site.
The move involved transferring a broad range of production equipment and commissioning additional machinery, including CNC machining centres, cutting stations, grinding, welding and blasting equipment.
With expanded production capacity and a focus on modernising infrastructure, the operation required a high-performance compressed air system capable of delivering reliability, efficiency and long-term scalability.
Regional Victoria
Heavy Manufacturing / Rail
System Design, Long-Term Rental, Installation & Commissioning
Energy efficiency, redundancy, reliability, scalability
The Challenge
Relocating production-critical machinery required a compressed air solution that could be operational from day one and support demanding industrial processes.
Key requirements included:
- Consistent, high-volume air delivery across multiple machines
- Full redundancy to avoid downtime during servicing or breakdowns
- Improved energy efficiency to reduce running costs
- On-time installation and commissioning to meet production start-up deadlines
Our Solution
Air Powered Services designed and delivered a complete compressed air station under a long-term rental agreement, tailored to the operational needs of the new facility.
System Inclusions:
- Two ALUP Evoluto 55kW Permanent Magnet VSD rotary screw compressors – Belgian-built, high-efficiency units with integrated dryers
- Air receivers, filtration and condensate treatment systems – delivering clean, dry and reliable air across the plant
- Built-in system redundancy – ensuring continuous operation during servicing or unplanned downtime
- Stainless steel pipework installation completed to an exceptionally high standard by a specialist contractor, ensuring durability and optimal system performance
This configuration delivers one of the most energy-efficient compressed air solutions available today, supporting both productivity and sustainability objectives.
The Outcome
The completed installation delivered:
- Reliable, uninterrupted compressed air for production-critical operations
- Reduced energy consumption and operating costs through advanced VSD technology
- Greater system resilience and operational confidence with full redundancy
- Future-ready infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth and expansion
By partnering with Air Powered Services, the manufacturer secured a compressed air solution designed to perform reliably today — and adapt to tomorrow’s demands.
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