Aerzen International Rental (AIR) Rent first, then buy Over the course of one’s life, one acquires certain property - a bicycle, a car or even a house. It is often a difficult, and, depending on the amount of the investment, serious decision. Would it not make more sense to rent first of all instead of buying directly? David Kearsley, Aerzen International Rental UK and Ireland: „Rental machines enable companies to gather important information which is necessary in order to make a well thought out and long-term purchasing decision.“ Blower Safely packed and ready for dispatch: AERZEN compressors and blowers from AIR If, for example, I live in my house for some months on a rental basis, I can gather much experience, which perhaps saves me from making the wrong decision”, says David Kearsley from AIR UK. An assessment which can also apply to industrial plant or machinery. “Again and again we find that customers change their opinion at the end of the rental period”, Kearsley continues. “In the meantime they have gathered important experience and learnt from the process. Rental was exactly the right solution.” Plant optimisation For example, one of our customers retrofitted his unit with a 22 kW-electric motor. At the end of the rental period, and following several tests, it was clear that: an 11 kW-motor was entirely sufficient. So he finally decided on the smaller type, and consequently not only reduced the acquisition costs, but also the current expenses, the CO2-emissions and further spare parts costs considerably. Of course, rental units are not only used for plant optimization. They are also used as replacements in case of malfunctions or to provide temporary increases in capacity and efficiency. “Then time plays a major role”, Kearsley knows. “Often the customer urgently needs a suitable solution, as otherwise the processes would be disrupted. In this case, time is money.” Quick help This means that AIR not only needs to have suitable rental machines available, but it also needs to be able to load them and transport them to their customers as quickly as possible. AIR offers 100 per cent oilfree screw compressors and blowers in the pressure ranges from 1 to 10 bar overpressure, as standard, with frequency converter control and lifting frame. Pipings, driers and coolers are also available, all of them for immediate shipment.
Energy efficiency is an important issue in South Africa Electra Mining Africa in Johannesburg is the biggest industrial exhibition on the continent. 35,000 visitors attended the fair which took place from 15th to 19th September. AERZEN was represented by Airgas Compressors at a modern and attractive fair stand. Airgas presented - energy- efficient solutions - made by AERZEN - for air and gas conveying. In this context, consider our Delta Hybrid D12S with frequency converter. The increased pressure range, the low noise level and the functionality of the AERtronic Controller specially impressed visitors from the waste water industry. An interactive touchscreen with 3D animation illustrated the advantages of the energysaving Delta Hybrid. Due to uncertain supply and rising costs of electricity, energy efficiency is of growing importance in South Africa.
Clean air for Durango With a total investment of EUR 1.6 million, the Mexican city of Durango is equipping its 18 years old sewage works with a new ventilation system. This is the first step in a large scale project for improving the air and consequently the quality of life, for people in more than 100 villages in the region as it rapidly develops. In addition to the unit, AERZEN México is providing two Turbo AT 400-0.8T which will make an important contribution - they are extremely energy efficient and low in maintenance making them unique in the whole of Latin America.
ATEX-compliant version of ASP oil demister AERZEN SPECIAL PRODUCTS BV in the Netherlands has developed an ATEX-design of its oil demister. ATEX is the name of a European directive for devices and protection systems, used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The ATEXconformity, referring to gas and dust, has been tested and certified by DEKRA (a leading audit company in Europe). For the ATEX-design, several components of the standard oil demister were modified: Not only were the filter mats replaced with a more conductive stainless steel version, but due to the increased weight the entire drum was replaced as well. Furthermore, all the bolts were provided with special spacing collars.
Insights into AERZEN’s world On the occasion of the company’s 150th anniversary, AERZEN hosted an Open Day on 20th September. The young, the old, relatives and friends of staff, partners of AERZEN and other guests interested in the company all came. The flow of visitors started in the morning and did not stop until late afternoon. All in all, 5,600 guests took the opportunity to experience an informative and exciting day with and at AERZEN. This was a significantly higher number of guests than came to the last such event in 2004.
