COMPRESSED AIR
- GLOSSARY
- CONSUMPTION
- DESIGN
- ENGINEERING
- QUALITY AND PRESSURE
- AUDITS
- VACUUM AND NITROGEN
The ISO 8573 standard consists of purity classes for contaminants in compressed air: particles, water, and oil. In addition, ISO 8573-1 Compressed Air : 2010 also identifies microbiological contaminants. The ISO 8573-1 Compressed Air purity classes can be used to describe the quality of a compressed air system or to specify the required quality for a precise application. Compressed air specifications should meet product performance requirements.
With an umbrella of multiple sections and classes of requirements, the ISO standard can be used as the basis to define the appropriate and essential compressed air quality needs of manufacturing operations. Custom specifications and non-spec analytical reports rooted in ISO 8573-1 are available. These reports provide confidence, guidance, and documentation towards compliance without your facility setting an unachievable compressed air quality and usage target.
The compressed air used in the manufacturing processes should be evaluated by a competent technical individual to determine the appropriate requirements to protect the safety of the employees and the integrity of the products. We suggest a baseline test before validation. Haringa Compressor Inc. offers a team of experienced personnel along with a comprehensive validation and qualification processes.
Contact us today for your free system evaluation. Air Quality testing is critical to ensuring that your facility’s efforts to achieve compressed air best practices are optimized. Understanding your true compressed air quality needs and utilizing high-quality laboratory support are keys to air quality compliance in manufacturing.
The problems created by contaminated compressed air in your system can range from annoyance to wreaking havoc on your equipment and your end products.
• Premature wearing and scoring of surfaces
• Rust and corrosion in tools, piping and equipment
• Damaged instruments and pneumatic tools
• Spoiled paint surfaces
• Increased scrap rate
• Unsafe or unpleasant work environment
• Inadequate air tool lubrication productivity losses throughout your operation
When your system is down and productivity is on the line, you don’t have time to wait on service or repairs! Haringa Compressors’ certified, factory-trained service technicians work on your schedule to keep your facility in operation. Haringa Compressor offers preventative maintenance, emergency on-site service and in-shop overhauls.