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fiesta  
#1 Posted : 18 April 2011 14:37:47(UTC)
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fiesta
We own a Joinery Manufacturing company which at present makes use of 4 x 200Bar / Litre Clark Compressors. With a view to reducing the cost of complying with the Pressure Systems Regs, we are considering getting rid of the 4 compressors and buying a single Hydrovane with enough capacity to run all our current air powered equipment. This is not my area of expertise and as such would welcome any advice as to the wisdom of this action and if there are any areas of H&S that are pertinent to Hydrovane compressors that I will not be aware of. Thanks in advance for any advice. Andy
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paul.skyrme  
#2 Posted : 19 April 2011 07:58:02(UTC)
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fiesta, It may be pertinent to retain an air receiver with the vane compressor. You will experience lower noise levels and higher reliability (in general) with a Hydrovane over the Clark units. There is nothing that I can think of that would give you any increased risk as long as the change over is correctly engineered.
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Phil Grace  
#3 Posted : 19 April 2011 08:32:30(UTC)
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Fiesta, Can't comment on any of the technical issues and do not see any obvious H&S challenges. But what about breakdowns and maintenance? With only one "prime mover" for all your compressed air needs the moment that it breaks down or needs maintenance there is the potential for the entire plant having to stop working. Reliance on one source of compressed air is perhaps not best pratice from a business continuity perspective. Phil
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Nick A  
#4 Posted : 20 April 2011 21:43:07(UTC)
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Nick A
Fiesta, Certainly running on only 1 compressor does have certain issues relating to business continuity, ensure you install a leg to which a temporary compressor can be attached in case of emergency. Ensure all component items are included within your written scheme, if you have a receiver retain it - just in case. Also ensure any item purchased is invertor driven save £££££'s over its lifetime. You may need to review you pipework system as delivery may be compromised over long runs of undersized pipework. Regards Nick
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