Testbenches & Compressors



Accessories such as the ECC Control and Air Quality Control System: under what circumstances would you particularly recommend they be purchased?
Gasoline/diesel/electric power: which is the most popular? Why?
How long should the compressors last a fire brigade?
Noise abatement is a big feature of your compressors - why is this so important, and how has it been achieved?
What level of maintenance do you recommend for smooth running?
What training is required to operate/maintain a compressor?



Accessories such as the ECC Control and Air Quality Control System: under what circumstances would you particularly recommend they be purchased?

ECC Control

The ECC Control provides an optimal, completely electronic and convenient control of breathing air compressors. This system is recommended for use with compressed air reservoirs (cylinders) installed in the pressurised air system to supply test benches and working-air, given that in automated mode a low start-up pressure can be preset. In this way the reservoir cylinders remain full at all times.

The luminous LCD display provides you with all relevant compressor data in six different languages. The control menu is clearly laid out and easy to operate. A keypad is used to input data. The software is upgradeable.

Equipment components:

  • Graphic-enabled LCD display with keypad
  • Intuitive programme menu
  • Fully automatic and semi-automatic modes available
  • Automatic condensate drain
  • Integrated operating hours counter
  • Indication of remaining time to next service and remaining service life
  • Spare part numbers appear on display
  • Variable adjustment of operating pressure for Start and Stop
  • Error display and automatic shutdown when malfunctions occur
  • Function tests for leak tests, condensate release valve and final pressure safety valve
  • Straightforward software updating through interface RS-232.

 

Air quality control system

A reliable and economical method of filter monitoring is provided through the use of an air quality control system. The air quality control system can be ordered as an option with new systems or integrated later into existing filling stations.

The residual water content is permanently displayed in mg/m³ on a digital display and also represented visually using three coloured LEDs.

 

Benefits:

  • Safety for breathing air filling stations / operators (quality assurance for product liability)
  • full use of the filter cartridge capacity (instead of guessing the remaining service life)
  • for special applications for which air purity is a must.


Gasoline/diesel/electric power: which is the most popular? Why?

Electrically powered breathing air compressors are used in almost 100% of all applications in stationary areas (buildings) owing to their uncomplicated installation and operation (no fumes, low maintenance costs). Petrol and diesel-driven compressors are available as free-standing, mobile units, placed for example in vehicles, for locations where electrical connections aren’t always available.



How long should the compressors last a fire brigade?

With professional care and  maintenance, the breathing air compressor should provide a service life of around 20 years at an average use of 100 – 200 hours of operation a year.



Noise abatement is a big feature of your compressors - why is this so important, and how has it been achieved?

It’s important for the protection of operators from actual or possible dangers to their health and safety due to noise or vibration at work. Noise is any sound that can lead to the impairment of hearing, or that directly or indirectly endangers the health and safety of personnel.

If breathing air compressors are partly set up directly in the breathing protection workshop, or the fire station is situated in or near a residential area, the resulting noise emissions must be reduced or kept below a certain threshold in order to remain in line with the regulations contained within the Health and Safety at Work Act, noise control laws (emission laws), and to avoid noise nuisance etc.

 Our vertical compressor models 280, 450, and 570 provide highly efficient noise dampening, due to the design of their housings. This is achieved by turning 8 x 90º the required cooling air flow in the housing, to achieve a comprehensive cooling of every compressor component, as well as allowing a highly efficient noise dampening. In this way, the noise caused by the compressor’s propulsion and compressor units remains “trapped” within its housing.

 



What level of maintenance do you recommend for smooth running?

With medium use (about 100 hours per year) the compressor should be serviced annually. With more frequent use (larger filling systems) shorter service intervals are recommended. Special maintenance work must be carried out once the maximum numbers of operating hours indicated by the manufacturer have been reached.



What training is required to operate/maintain a compressor?

The operator will be instructed in the operation of the compressor by the authorised customer service provider, who submits certification to this effect.

 The servicing, however, of a breathing air compressor is substantially more complex and should only be carried out by authorised personnel (as stipulated in the warranty). Simple maintenance work such as filter and oil changes can be undertaken without difficulty by the operator of the device. Requirements for standard maintenance work:

  • Technical education
  • Training course provided by manufacturer (and possible further training)
  • Theoretical basics (industrial safety regulations, technical regulations for pressure gases, guidelines etc.).


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