In the sparkling world of sugar-free soda, maintaining consistent production quality is paramount. Due to substantial growth over the last two years, our customer faced some troubles. The existing installation couldn’t keep up with the current demand, and that’s why they needed additional 100% oil-free air and Nitrogen. When we got the call, our Rental Desk colleague’s eyes sparkled, because this stuff is right up our alley.
Our customer needed additional 100% oil-free air and nitrogen to handle seasonal peaks in their production.
We delivered a PTE 1500 for the cleaning process and an NGM 1000 that was used for headspace inerting.
The production continued smoothly and backed with a contingency plan, the customer is ready for any future interventions.
Because our customer experienced significant growth over the years, their existing systems were insufficient to cover the seasonal peak. Not only is this shortcoming a threat to their ability to meet consumer demands and safeguard consumer satisfaction. It also highlighted a long-term hurdle for the business as a whole. First things first: get the air flowing.
But not only was there a need for compressed air, there was a critical requirement for quality. At Atlas Copco Rental, quality comes standard. Our fleet covers all bases, so we meet and exceed expectations. Always and in all ways.
Electricity was available on-site; traditional fuel was out the window. Most conversations start there because, as we always say “your scope 1 is our scope 2 and 3", we all play our part in reducing global emissions. Then we looked at flow and pressure requirements and available space. Based on all our checks, we selected the trusted PTE 1500 and NGM 1000.
The PTE 1500 was connected to the cleaning process. The Class 0 air is essential in the cleaning process, to ensure that every bottle is absolutely free from any form of contamination. In addition, the oil-free air is used to ensure production line hygiene. Not just for the end-product. Also for staff health and safety.
The N2 solution we provided was, hold on … not used to put the bubbles in the drinks. Honestly, some of us were surprised. Apparently most sodas are carbonated with CO2, which produces the fizzy bubbles we’re used to. Nitrogen is actually more used in beer. Our NGM 1000 was used for what is called “head space inerting.” By removing oxygen from the headspace of the finished product, its preservation is massively enhanced. The headspace refers to that unfilled space at the top of a bottle or a can. By filling this space with N2, the drinks stay sparkly fresh.
We don’t need this much oil-free air and Nitrogen all the time, yet to cover situations like this, a substantial investment in our installation seemed like the only avenue for us, until a custom usership model proved to be exactly what we need. Cover what we need, when we need it, without a costly investment.
Our collaboration extended beyond immediate needs. Providing solutions is also having conversations, and by doing that we can solve problems before they arise. Therefore, our partnership extends to implementing a contingency plan to ensure we can cover seasonal demands in the most agile way possible, without ever compromising on quality and efficiency.
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At Atlas Copco, we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind.
Great ideas reinforce sustainable development. At Atlas Copco Specialty Rental, we team up with our customers to set up state-of-the-art temporary air, flow, steam and nitrogen solutions. Our passionate experts have extensive application and equipment knowledge. We understand our customers' needs and can provide a total solution for any industry, no matter if it is for emergencies or planned projects. We are a division of the Power Technique business area, headquartered in Boom, Belgium and offer specialty rental solutions under several brands around the globe.
