Just past February, we were able to see how urgent emergency response systems on our critical equipment are. Fourteen U.S. states established rolling blackouts because of electric shortages, forcing essential companies to shut down or reduce production.
According to predictions from The National Hurricane Center, a total of eighteen named storms, eight hurricanes, and three major hurricanes are expected this 2021 season! That is above the 30-year average and slightly higher than 2020 season was!
We must keep in mind that emergency responses, repairs, and maintenance crews, may be limited to the number of responses they tend to because of COVID-19 protocols.
How to stay safe and productive during energy outages or shortages?
As specialists recommend, the first steps are to check and repair all critical equipment and power supply installations within your scope. And don't forget to stock up with vital spare parts and consumables!
There is no way to determine the precise extent of energy effects or an unexpected failure. Even insignificant errors relevant to steam boilers or oil-free compressors can lead to increased response and repair times. That's why the best way to be prepared is to add a rental element to your contingency plan.
Copco Specialty Rental's primary goal is to help you achieve Peace of Mind during these emergencies.
Atlas Copco Specialty Rental's primary goal is to help you achieve Peace of Mind during these emergencies.
Rental options will not only give you independently powered solutions, but they also are a safer alternative given the financial advantages. They're protected equipment that can reduce long and short-term fiscal risks and provide cost control, as they can be part of your operational budget.
Other significant advantage of having rental equipment is that your rental partner takes charge of service, maintenance, and parts! At least at Atlas Copco Rental we do!
If you need compressed air, diesel-driven equipment can help your existing or rental power generator carry a higher load for utilities and other productive equipment! Leaving compressed air to us means increasing your efficiency and productivity even in these dire times.
Steam boilers are other critical equipment recommended to have a contingency plan for ready during hurricane season. They help maintain the correct temperature inside your facilities, clean and sterilize products, and heat other processes and machinery in your production systems.
Even if only part of your steam arrangement breaks down, we can offer flexible ancillary equipment and built-in solutions that will reduce stoppage risks in your facilities.
We encourage you to start your hurricane preparedness strategy by designing a contingency plan now, and we want to help!
If you want to know more, you can download our whitepaper here on the five steps to create a perfect contingency plan, or you can directly contact your local rental representative.
