If you work with compressed air, you know that air is anything but free. Even a small leak can lead to high costs. Leaks often become noticeable only when they expand. But how many Euros have been blown away in the meantime? “The higher the pressure, the greater the air loss and unnecessary costs. In outdated compressed air systems, up to 20% of total compressed air consumption is lost due to leaks. The cost of leakage from a 3mm hole at a pressure of 7 bar quickly amounts to €1,300 per year” (Atlas Copco, 2023).
Do you hear a hissing sound somewhere along the piping? Then there is a large leak. These leaks waste a lot of compressed air and contribute to significant costs. Don’t hear a hissing sound? Then a lot of air may still be escaping unnoticed. Most leaks are small and inaudible, allowing them to leak for a long time. Does your compressor have to work harder to deliver the same pressure and airflow? Is it noticeable that compressed air is being consumed while production is not using any? Is the pressure in your compressed air network dropping? Then there are very likely multiple small leaks.
Of course, you want to prevent this problem. With the Sonaphone Leak detection set, you can find the smallest leaks that can be fixed in time. With the Asset Management app, you set up a route so that all service technicians can check the inspection points. This way, you prevent unnecessary leaks. If there is a leak, it can be repaired immediately. The Sonaphone then generates a report to show how much cost you save. This way, you can always justify your investment.
Would you like more information about the Sonaphone Leak detection set? Please contact us at info@LSCare.nl. We are happy to help you reduce costs.
