PETpla.net Insider 05 / 2021

COMPRESSORS PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 05/21 www.petpla.net 16 Chinese bottled water producer choses oil-free Atlas Copco compressor Sparkling performance Ever since Shanghai-based bottled water producer Yanzhong Beverage Co. Ltd. was founded in 1996, their salted soda water has been a favourite summer drink of Shanghai residents. In 2016 the company invested in a new manufacturing facility in the district of Boshan to meet an ever-increasing demand. Their aim was not only to scale up produc- tion, but to upgrade to a higher manufacturing standard, for increased safety, efficiency and energy savings. Yanzhong Beverage chose to install an Atlas Copco oil-free compressor to ensure that every bubble in its popular drink is safe and healthy. Eliminating all risks of oil residues In beverage production it is criti- cal to eliminate all risk of oil residues polluting the product. If oil from the air compressor enters the PET water bottle, it can affect the taste and smell and at worst, be a health risk. Air power is needed for bottle blowing, filling, capping, labelling and packaging. Oil pollutants can block up the parts, creating unplanned down- time. What’s more, emissions from these parts can contaminate the work- shop, which could also pollute the end product. With all these risks in mind Atlas Copco was the bot- tler’s choice for the purity of its 100% oil-free compressed air. Already back in 2008, Atlas Copco states that it was the first supplier in the compressor industry to obtain the ISO 8573-1 class 0 oil-free air technology certificate. Finding the best solution for the plant A sales supervisor at Atlas Copco’s oil-free air division worked together with Zhang Lingfeng, Chair- man of the Board of Yanzhong, to find the best solution for the new plant with regards to its manufacturing techniques, air demand and over- all budget. An Atlas Copco ZDXtend integrated compressor now provides both low-pressure and high-pressure oil-free air for the production line. An ZR110FF unit provides medium pressure air for packaging and instruments, and an DX45 booster increases the medium pressure air to 40 bar to provide high-pressure air for bottle blowing. “So far, the machines are running very stably and smoothly, helping us achieve new sales records,” Zhang Lingfeng says. www.atlascopcogroup.com COMPRESSORS ipr +44 (0) 1254 584210 sales@petmachinery.com petmachinery.com Active for over 25 years, our global network and specialist knowledge makes us the go-to company for the sale or purchase of a PET machine. Commercially savvy, we work closely with our customers and our global network, to make sure everyone gets the best deal. Providing comprehensive advice throughout your sale or purchase; we can arrange dismantling, loading, packing, shipping, specialist insurance and commissioning. If you have amachine to sell or you’re looking to purchase, please get in touch. THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS