Thorite makes exhaustive savings at Bosal

Compressed air and fluid process systems specialist, Thorite, has installed new compressed air and gas welding ring mains at replacement automotive exhaust system manufacturers Bosal in Preston

Compressed air and fluid process systems specialist, Thorite, has installed a new 3 inch diameter compressed air ring main with zone valves and related equipment, plus a new gas welding ring main of 2 inch diameter, with 1 inch take off points, at replacement automotive exhaust system manufacturers Bosal (UK) of Preston, Lancs.

The leak-free compressed air system has enabled Bosal to reduce the running time of their 5 compressors by more than 50% each week.

These compressors are used to power pneumatically controlled machines and air activated tube saws, as well as providing breathable air for welding.

Bosal calculate that the electrical power saving and improved control resulting from the Thorite expertise and installation is saving 264 hours of compressor running time per week, which equates to a very significant saving of GBP26,000 per year.

The new gas main has provided additional savings - by removing leakage and reducing the operating pressure - the company finds it is now consuming only half the volume of gas previously required each week.

Peter Martin, Bosal Engineering Manager, commented, "Thorite handled the new mains installations, from design to on-site fix, during normal working hours with minimal disruption to production, in a very professional way.

I'm delighted with the greatly improved energy efficiency the new installations have brought, which has to be the real goal for every responsible manufacturer these days".

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