Industry: Railways
Location: Bangalore
Products Installed: KESe160-8.5i & KESe90-8.5i Electric Screw Compressors
A major railway manufacturing facility was operating with a compressed air system that had been in service for more than 25 years. Over time, ageing equipment began affecting production reliability and energy efficiency, creating an urgent need for modernization.
The existing compressed air system was facing several operational issues:
- Low energy efficiency
- Frequent breakdowns and unplanned downtime
- Limited availability of spare parts
- Rising maintenance costs
- Reduced operational reliability
The customer required a modern, energy-efficient and dependable compressed air solution capable of supporting continuous production operations.
Kirloskar Pneumatic recommended a high-performance compressed air solution comprising:
- KESe160-8.5i & KESe90-8.5i Electric Screw Compressor
- High-efficiency IE3 motors
- Robust design for continuous-duty operation
The solution was engineered to enhance reliability while improving overall operating efficiency.
- Improved system reliability
- Reduced downtime
- Stable and uninterrupted production
- Enhanced operational confidence
The successful implementation resulted in high customer satisfaction, with plans underway to expand the compressed air system capacity in the near future.