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Best Practice Guide to Air Quality

In some production environments, maintaining the highest levels of air purity is a critical consideration. From semiconductor and electronics manufacturing to medical and food & beverage, any traces of oil in the air can lead to costly production downtime, product spoilage, and reputational damage.

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  • Why is air quality important? 

For some applications, high-quality air is a “nice to have.” For many others, however, some degree of air quality is mandated. The requirements are most stringent for products that are ingested by consumers.

 

  • What is the international standard for defining compressed air quality? 

The international standard that defines air quality is ISO 8573-1:2010. It is divided into seven purity classes each for three types of contaminants.

 

  • Are there any standards or guidelines that define air quality classes for specific applications? 

Yes, there are, but not many. A few to be named are UK’s BCAS, and German VDMA15390.

 

  • What types of tests are available for measuring the air quality? 

There are different testing methods available for the different contaminants. ISO8573-2/9 define the approved test methods.

 

  • What kind of air treatment equipment should I use? 

Air treatment is the key to meeting the stringent ISO 8573-1:2010 purity classes. There are different solutions to choose from, such as dryers to reduce the moisture contained in compressed air or filters that remove particles and oil. In the case of oil-injected compressors.

 

  • Why you should consult with experts?

Due to the potentially very costly consequences of allowing your compressed air system to become contaminated, you should always don't take risks, consult with experts.

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