Temporary air solution bridges supply gap during compressor renovation
5 December, 2018
Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co rents temporary solution
Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG from Karlsruhe contacted Atlas Copco Rental as they needed a temporary compressed air installation. This world leading pharmaceutical manufacturer needed to expand the capacity of its existing compressed air system and, at the same time, carry out renovations and optimizations due to rising production numbers and the associated acquisition of new production facilities. We rented out a temporary air solution to bridge this project.
Temporary compressed air solution for peak shaving and maintenance at Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co factory
During the process of exchanging the old compressor and dryer unit for a new, larger one from Atlas Copco, a temporary installation provided the compressed air supply for a period of almost four weeks.
In addition to straightforward control and driving tasks, compressed air is also used for more complex jobs in the production process.
During these activities, the compressed air is in direct or indirect contact with products. Oil-free air is required to deliver the high air quality that these critical applications need. Atlas Copco Rental provided an electrical oil-free compressor (ZT 145, working pressure max. 10 bar, supply capacity max. 20.1 m³/min), in combination with an adsorption dryer (CDE 400 R, pressure dew point -40°C) with integrated continuous pressure dew point measurement and two-stage filtration (DD+/PD+).
Our service technicians installed the two-stage filtration directly on the connection point of the existing compressed air system to prevent any remaining risk of particles entering via the rented connection pipes.
Logistics support from A to Z
We handled the entire logistics process from beginning to end: loading, unloading and installing the pipes, and wiring the rented components. Our service team was also challenged by specific requirements during the commissioning process. Local conditions made the cable placement more difficult: the electrical supply connection in the low-voltage main distribution board was over 120m worth of cable away. To avoid obstructing the delivery trucks, the cables were partially routed on a pipeline bridge using a telescopic lift platform. Furthermore, cable trays, provided by the customer, also guided these cables through wall openings and through the inside of a raised floor.
The faultless handling of the rental process, including the quotation creation, technical clarification, delivery, installation and commissioning, as well as the support while using the rental system, were an important requirement for the successful implementation of the ‘Compressed Air Supply Renovation’ project at Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG.
For more information please contact:
- Inge Craninckx, Marketing Manager inge.craninckx@be.atlascopco.com Phone: +32 476 23 41 13
Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers through its innovative compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2017, Atlas Copco (excluding Epiroc AB) had revenues of BSEK 86 (BEUR 9) and about 34 000 employees. Learn more at www.atlascopcogroup.com. Specialty Rental is a division within Atlas Copco’s Power Technique business area. It serves customers in all industry segments around the world with temporary air, power, flow, steam and nitrogen rental solutions. The specialty rental services are offered under several brands. The divisional headquarters is located in Belgium.