The importance of having a back-up Compressed Air System

Have you ever wondered if you need a Back-up Air Compressor? Why is it important to have a Back-up Compressed Air system? 

For companies that rely on compressed air for their business, it is essential to have a back-up compressed air system in place. If you only have one compressor and that must undergo routine maintenance or you have a breakdown and require emergency service, what happens to your production? It grinds to a halt, leading to costly downtime and a substantial loss in revenue.

The recent supply chain shortages can cause additional delays as you wait for a new compressor or spare parts. By simply having your back-up compressor ready to go, you can eliminate that downtime and keep working. You can keep your business going and your customers happy, while you wait for your system to be fixed or replaced.

The importance of back-up Compressed Air Systems.

There are several reasons why we think you will be grateful for your back-up compressed air system. It is not only for emergencies. You can also use it to help with fast turnaround expectations, load sharing and more.

It is unfortunate, but even the best equipment can fail.

This means that having a compressor system, complete with a back-up compressor, is absolutely critical. Being initiative-taking and purchasing one now, rather than down the road, is the smartest business decision. Especially when you weigh up the costs versus consequences of not having one.

An additional benefit?

Having back-up compressors means that maintenance can be done at virtually any point in time, rather than after hours, during the holidays or weekends, when production is not occurring.

Saved costs.

When you invest in a back-up, you can save money in the long run because you will not lose production if your main compressor package goes down. You will not have to pay employees overtime to meet deadlines.

No Project Delay.

You can switch to your back-up compressor instantly, allowing for the smooth continuation of the project you are working on. You can run your back-up compressor while you wait for any necessary replacement parts to come in.

Seamless Scheduled Maintenance.

Instead of facing downtime during routine or emergency maintenance, you can plan to run your back-up compressor during that time. That reduces the pressure on the maintenance technician to work quickly. It allow you to schedule maintenance on your primary compressor when it is convenient for you and the maintenance team.

Lead and Lag/Load Sharing.

Instead of letting your back-up compressor sit unused and wondering if it will work correctly when you need it, keep it in action! Spread the workload over both machines, sharing the demand. If the lead compressor should fail, the lag unit will continue to operate. This strategy minimizes wear and tear on both units.

Increased ROI and Production.

No downtime means to wasted time. Productions stays on schedule, so you can meet deadlines and keep clients happy. Your back-up compressor pays for itself over the years, with incresed production.

Operate Multiple Pieces of Equipment.

On a tight deadline, a large project or in anticipation of order to come, you can speed up production by using both systems at once to operate multiple pieces of equipment. 

If you need a Back-up Compressed Air System, we can help! 

Our Customer Care Team is friendly and responsive, and we are prepared to answer any questions you might have. Essentially, the costs of not investing in a back-up compressor can far outweigh the cost of purchasing one. You can take surprise shutdowns off the worry list!

Rest easy and avoid unplanned chaos - discuss investing in a back-up compressor today, please do not hesitate to follow the link to send us an email at: sales@air4ultd.co.uk