Discover Hidden Savings: Detect Costly Leaks!
Air leaks are the primary cause of wasted compressed air. The average leak rate at UK sites ranges from 20% to 50%, resulting in significant air waste, unnecessary expense, and needless carbon emissions.
Ensuring that compressed air systems are leak-free is vital to avoid wasting compressed air and money. Leaks also put unnecessary strain on equipment, reducing efficiency and service life. Roton’s Leak Detection Survey helps our customers identify and address leaks, giving them confidence that their money is not vanishing into thin air!
The annual expenses incurred due to an undetected leak are eye-opening, with costs growing as the size of the leak increases. A tiny 1 mm hole can result in annual costs of £1340, while a more significant 3 mm leak can incur over £12,457! As you can see, preventing these leaks is imperative and can quickly and easily save your business substantial amounts of money.
The cost projections in the table above are calculated using an electricity rate of £0.30 per kilowatt-hour. However, considering the anticipated rise in energy costs in the UK, this amount could be substantially higher. If leaks are detected and addressed, there is also the potential for even more significant savings.
It’s important to remember that even minor air leaks in your compressed air system can result in continuous energy loss, increased compressor running times, shorter maintenance intervals, and harmful emissions.
In new, well-maintained compressed air systems, 15-20% of the air can be lost. This percentage quickly increases in older networks to 30-50%. Therefore, preventing leaks is vital for saving energy, achieving significant cost savings, and most importantly, for optimising compressed air generation and productivity, a necessity for your operations.
Quick Win: Replace Faulty Components!
Leaks can occur in any part of a compressed air system, but those closest to the compressor usually cause the most problems. Leaking quick-connect couplings, hoses, valves, and defective tools can all contribute to air loss.
A quick way to reduce energy costs is to replace faulty components or upgrade to newer, more sustainable, and energy-efficient products. For example, CEJN’s eSafe safety couplings can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%, and their range of blowguns and hose reels offer high flow and low-pressure drop.
Leakage in ageing pipework can significantly increase compressed air consumption and energy costs, so investing in newer aluminium ring main systems like Sicomat’s can be worth investigating.
However, professional leak detection and management packages also offer a cost-effective solution to safeguard your system. They identify and locate leaks quickly and accurately, pinpointing the cause of the problem so it can be resolved, ultimately improving performance and reducing energy costs.
Expert Leak Detection
Our expert team has a vast network of satisfied customers, from small companies to large production plants, who rely on us to ensure their systems are leak-free and remain so.
Analysis & Assessment
Our experienced team can conduct on-site inspections of your compressed air pipe network to identify any leaks or system improvements that could be made. Based on this comprehensive assessment, we will detail all urgent necessary measures, any suggestions, costs, timescales, and potential savings.
Detection
We use state-of-the-art ultrasonic measuring technology for leak detection and assessment. If there is a leak, it will be detected! You won’t need to do anything; our team will ensure a smooth and uninterrupted process during your ongoing operations.
Professional Reporting
We will provide a detailed report and forecast for kWh, pounds, and CO2 savings, along with photo documentation. You can then decide which steps you wish to proceed with.
Support
Initial measures for minimising leaks can be implemented during the detection process. We will also provide guidance and support for ongoing leak elimination and information on various leak management packages to suit your needs and ensure you stay leak-free!
No Downtime
We can perform leak detection surveys anytime without any production downtime. We also provide a variety of leak maintenance packages to help you maintain peak performance consistently.
We strongly advise scheduling planned maintenance. Regular maintenance will significantly improve the reliability of your compressed air system, leading to reduced compressed air consumption and energy costs. As a result, this will lessen the strain on your compressed air network, leading to longer intervals between maintenance and a longer compressor service life, ultimately saving you more money in the long run.
Rapid ROI
Rotonair conducts compressed air leak surveys using state-of-the-art ultrasonic Leak Detectors. These highly accurate devices locate high-frequency sound waves from leaks from compressed air pipework and connections, enabling our engineers to identify all problem areas quickly and with precision. Ultrasonic leak detection devices are unaffected by loud noises, making them ideal for busy production environments.
Rotonair’s leak detection surveys offer the following:
- Identification and tagging of all leaks
- Photo images and detailed positions of leaks
- Estimated size and cost of leaks
- Pricing for leak repairs
At Rotonair, our expert team is dedicated to providing customised leak detection surveys that meet our customers’ needs. We highly recommend contacting us for an assessment, as the quick return on investment is well worth it!
