Many industries, from pharmaceuticals to mining, have an essential place occupied by compressed air. Air receivers are fundamental parts of these systems that serve as storage facilities for the compressed air until it is required again at a later date. It’s an irrefutable part of the complete system and hence ensuring its integrity is essential to guarantee operational efficiency and safety.
In New Zealand, regulations preserve air receiver compliance by ensuring regular inspections and maintenance to uphold air quality standards. The following blog will expand on the procedure of receiver compliance, highlighting the significance of regular checks, the potential consequences of non-compliance, and how SGS ensures industry standards.
What is a Compressed Air Receiver?
An air receiver is a vessel or a tank designed to store compressed air before it enters the equipment. It not only ensures a steady supply of the air, but it also stores the excess of compressed air in itself to be used later. Monitoring the airflow plays a significant part in protecting the compressor from damage due to sudden pressure surges. While air receivers are essential for operations, they can accumulate contaminants over time which would not only affect the air quality but also deteriorate the system performance.
The inspection process in New Zealand
In New Zealand, air receivers must undergo a complete inspection process every ten years. This regulation involves a two-fold approach to be deemed operational:- Air-Quality Testing: Examine the purity of the compressed air to ensure it is in accordance with the required standards.
- Corrosion Testing: evaluation of the internal components of the air receiver to ensure there is no sign of corrosion which could compromise its productivity.
Do you need these checks?
It might seem like regular inspection of perfectly productive machines is an unnecessary hassle to some. However, there multiple factors that have necessitated such imposition by the regulatory authorities. Regular inspections of air compressors are beneficial as they:- Ensure Safety: Corrosion and contaminants can weaken the air receiver, which actually poses a potential safety hazard for the individuals working in close proximity.
- Ensure efficacy: Contaminated air can reduce system efficacy, leading to increased energy consumption and equipment wear.
- Ensure stable product quality: There are several industries reliant on air purity, such as pharmaceuticals or food processing, for maintaining their product quality.
What happens if the air receiver fails an Inspection?
There are many consequences prior to failing an air receiver examination. Apart from the financial implications of repairs and potential fines, it could also lead to:
- System downtime: Repairs and maintenance would put operations on hold which would disrupt production schedules.
- Contaminated products: In industries where air purity is critical, product recalls or quality issues might arise which could be detrimental to the business's production or reputation.
- Safety risks: A compromised air receiver poses a serious safety threat to personnel.
How Industrial Air Systems can help
Industrial Air Systems has a wide range of products. From air compressors and air receivers to nitrogen generators, we have products to suit all industries. Aside from our extensive product range, we also provide 24/7 engineering and compressor service and support to customers from the moment they contact us.
Our Maintenance team responds to customers’ demands urgently, professionally and effectively, as we understand that lost production is very costly. We take pride in the fact that we have the systems and protocols in place to allow us to respond to your emergency needs, to ensure your plant or factory stays running at the most crucial of times. The products we deliver remain in top-notch condition after several years of usage as our team is constantly maintaining them.
Benefits of choosing Industrial Air Systems
Industrial Air Systems guarantees customers that any product will align with the SGS regulations. Moreover, we also have other services on offer to ensure the optimum health of your machines:
- Compressed air servicing
- Plant Installation
- Design Layout
- Leak Detection
- Air Quality Testing
- Complete air Audit
- Vibration Analysis
To learn more about our services and how we can assist you in maintaining optimal air quality, please visit our services page. Alternatively, contact our team today to discuss your needs further.
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