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5 Reasons Compressed Air Testing Is Essential in Manufacturing

September 16, 2020 by Polly 1 Comment

There are several reasons why testing is a necessity in manufacturing. It’s essential for safety, security, and quality assurance purposes.

All kinds of businesses are now moving toward automation, affecting how processes are carried out.

Thus, the need for improved performance and reduced downtime makes testing an essential component of the work.

The Necessity Of Testing In Manufacturing

The basic reason why companies need to test all of their manufacturing processes is to ensure that the equipment is functioning as expected. The air used for combustion is used in many different ways, including heating parts of the equipment.

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This results in contamination, also enhancing the potential of fire spreading from one part of the process to another. For this reason, every piece of machinery in a process needs to be tested before use.

Thus, compressed air testing, also becomes a necessity. Also known as compressor air testing, it’s a process used to ensure that the compressed air being utilized in a given industry is free from impurities.

These impurities could include carbon monoxide, asbestos, and any number of other hazardous substances.

Reasons For Conducting Compressed Air Testing

Compressed air testing procedures are designed to determine if the air is clean enough to be safely used in particular industries. In some cases, the tests are also used to establish whether or not the compressed air system is using the required amount of compressed air.

Here are five major reasons why manufacturing industries need to invest time, money, and effort into compressed air testing:

1. Better Quality Control

Testing a machine for compressed air can be a tricky and challenging process, but quality control is necessary because it’s essential to test every piece of equipment regularly. This procedure enables the manufacturer to identify problems and troubleshoot them immediately.

Many machinery parts are made from heavy-duty materials, and they require proper ventilation. Without proper ventilation, there is a greater risk of the air reaching certain critical parts that could result to corrosion and damage. Thus, if the issue is addressed quickly, it could prevent possible production setbacks or productivity loss.

2. Keeps The Machinery Safe From Failure

Another reason why testing is so important is that it aids in keeping the machinery safe from failure, which could have serious repercussions. Failure to maintain your manufacturing equipment properly could lead to minor or major accidents.

These failures can also have serious consequences on the lives of the people who work with them and may even result in deaths. A company’s reputation can also suffer if they fail to perform according to their standards and regulations.

3. Checks Compressor Performance

Compressed testing ensures that the compressor itself is functioning properly. If the system isn’t working or functioning properly, it can lead to the system exploding or leaking. Either way, it’s very important to know exactly what the system’s condition is to be sure that the company has covered all its bases regarding maintaining safety levels and measures of their compressors.

4. Smooth Manufacturing Operations

Testing is also necessary to keep the machinery running smoothly. With an improperly designed machinery system, production could be affected negatively. This would mean that the process could run slower than expected and that the equipment could break down and require repairs, thus increasing the risk of production delays.

Compressed air testing typically involves inspecting the machine to determine if the air line or lines leading to the system are clear of debris, or if the line is attached correctly to the compressor. If there are any signs that a piece of debris might be getting caught up in the lines, it’s important to get the machine fixed as soon as possible to prevent bigger issues.

5. Save On Equipment Backup

The lack of proper air compressor equipment can also create the need for backup equipment. The cost of equipment for the production process can increase significantly over time. Without proper backup, it can also lead to equipment breakdowns that can cause delays in the production cycle and put customers at risk. Thus, compressed air testing appears cheaper in the long run.

Right equipment

Compressed testing is an important part of safety for many different industries. Knowing exactly what is being tested can help determine if there’s a risk of causing explosions and whether the machine is safe enough to work on.

It’s important that the right equipment is properly maintained to ensure that the manufacturing process runs smoothly.

For those looking to make sure that they’re doing everything correctly, it can be helpful to hire someone to run the machine for them.

This can help make sure that the testing is done correctly and allows the company to be assured that everything has been completed in the best way possible.

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