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Friday, March 20. 2020
These costs can be significantly reduced with a more efficient air compressor design. In this article, we are going to look at how you can determined the cost of operating an air compressor. You can then make the best possible decision about current and future air compressor purchases.
We often think that when we buy a piece of equipment that the true cost is just the equipment itself. However, there there are two other things we need to keep in mind when calculating the cost of compressed air. Together, these make up the operational costs and are separate from the initial purchase price.
Operational costs include:
Most air compressors use electricity from the main supply in order to generate compressed air, while some portable models use Fuel. The costs associated with the power source are primarily what defines running cost.
For example, according the U.S. Department of Energy, air compression power usage can account of 10% of all running costs. When large amounts of air compression are required, this amount can significantly increase, with standard measures between €0.0096 and €0.0115 per m³ (meter cube) of air produced, quickly amounting to huge costs.
When looking at the entire running costs of an air compressor, its power usage amounts to 76% of its overall cost to the user, with the equipment itself only taking up 12%, and maintenance another 12% for its lifetime costs.
BOGE Kompressoren's engineers have designed the new S4 range and our Turbo Technology, to bring these costs down and support industries with far lower running costs and more efficiency than competitors.
We mentioned that maintenance can constitute as much as 12% of the operational cost. However, for many, it's much more than this. Reasons for this include:
How to Reduce Air Compressor Operating Costs
The best way to reduce air compressor operating costs is to use a respected brand like BOGE. That way, you will have a compressor that is easy to maintain, requires very little upkeep, lasts for many years, and uses less electricity while still being powerful.
If you would like to learn about any of our products, contact one of our advisors today and they will match you with the best air compressor for your needs.