Switches off to avoid waste
November 1st 2009

The Airsaver control unit developed by energy saving expert Beckair (the compressed air specialist division of Secomak) is a compressed air control device designed to switch off the air supply when it is not needed.

Any waste of compressed air is eliminated which lowers energy consumption and cost. The device has timed functions which combine to give ‘supply on demand’ operation. The air supply stops when a gap occurs in the containers on a conveyor or when a container stops in front of the sensor.

The stop signal can be delayed to allow the last container to pass through a machine by means of an adjustable timer.

The Airsaver can be used with a variety of sensors. Start up is instantaneous once a moving object is sensed again. One Airsaver unit can operate up to three valves.

The sensor unit operates from a 24V DC supply and a power supply can be provided with options for both 110V and 230V AC. Payback is typically within two to three months of use.

It is easily mounted onto existing installations and is protected to IP65, so can be used in most environments.

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