Air compressors are equipment used to generate pressure in gases, mostly air. These are useful in a range of industrial activities such as paint spraying, abrasive blast equipment, refrigeration, cleaning, and air conditioning. VEMC is one of the leading air compressor dealers in Mumbai and in this blog, we talk about the air compressor accessories that every workshop should have.
Importance of accessories
As every air compressor dealer in Mumbai will tell you, accessories are absolutely indispensable. They enhance the value of your equipment manifold. The right kind of accessories will increase productivity and efficiency on one hand, and reduce the need for maintenance on the other. Any weak link among the accessories could mean suboptimal performance or worse, sudden breakdown of the compressor. Your compressor is in fact only as strong as its weakest component!
Essential accessories your workshop must have
- Filters
A workshop environment means lots of dust and particulate matter floating around in the air. This could clog your air compressor over a period of time and affect its performance. This also means greater need and higher costs of maintenance. Air filters cut down the amount of particulate matter that enters your compressor, and reduce its ill effects.
2. Regulators
If your tool requires say 120 psi pressure while your air compressor is feeding it around 150 psi, this means wasted energy, higher costs, more pressure on components, and greater wear and tear. Regulators adjust the pressure levels of the compressor to match the requirements of the tool.
3. Hoses
Having the right kind of hoses that connect your compressor to the tool is important. Hoses that are too long can lead to wastage of energy, while hoses too short mean reduced productivity. You must also inspect the hoses regularly to check for leaks or breakages. Replace worn-out hoses as quickly as detected.
4. Tools
Having the right tools such as spray guns, drills, nail guns etc. is important to get the job done. Lack of well-maintained or high-standard tools means poor performance no matter how good your air compressor is.
5. Aftercoolers and dryers
Moisture in the air compressor can cause contamination or corrosion. This can be removed using aftercoolers and air dryers. aftercoolers use temperature control to remove excessive moisture from the air while dryers use silica gel, activated alumina, or molecular sieves to de-vapourise the air.
Environmental impact of accessories
Air compressor accessories are not just essential for a well-functioning workshop but they also contribute to a better environment. Accessories like effective regulators or right-sized hoses prevent excessive use or wastage of electricity. ELGi puts a huge premium on manufacturing environment-friendly air compressor systems.
Having the right kind of accessories is necessary for greater efficiency, productivity, maintenance and longeivity of your air compressor. If you’re looking for ELGi air compressor dealers in Mumbai, VEMC is the best option for your workshop. Get in touch with us on 022 43436655 or email marketing@vemc.co.in. We are the top ELGi and Kirloskar authorised dealer in Mumbai.