Reduce your carbon footprint with some help from Atlas Copco’s tools and solutions
One way we shape the future is by being more environmentally friendly. When we significantly reduce our carbon footprint, we can make a positive impact within the facility we work for and the Earth. In this way, we can improve productivity, ergonomics, and more while still driving more sustainable processes.
You may be wondering what you can do to reduce your carbon impact. Well, this article is for you! Read on to discover three ways you can optimize your manufacturing facility and how Atlas can help you by introducing greener solutions and strategies into your daily assembly processes.
Who is Atlas Copco?
Atlas Copco is the world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. As such, it is our goal to reduce our carbon emissions for scopes 1 & 2 by 46%; reduce our carbon emissions for scope 3 by 28%; achieve 100% of reused, recycled or recovered waste from internal operations; alongside 100% of our new and redesigned products having targets for reduced CO2 impact by 2030. In 2022, the share of renewable energy used in the Group was 58%. We want to be a part of the solution by providing our customers with intelligent industrial power tools and solutions for a range of industries.
Optimize production
One way you and your operators can operate more responsibly is by reducing the occurrence of errors made on the line. By reducing errors, you will, by extension, reduce the amount of rework and scrap you encounter. This will positively impact your productivity and uptime. However, it will also have a positive effect on your total carbon emissions and, therefore, the environment.
But I know what you’re thinking: that’s easier said than done, right? Well, that’s where Atlas Copco can help! Reducing scrap and rework is easy when you use any combination of our quality solutions. We provide a large ecosystem of software solutions and products that will guarantee reduced errors made during assembly. Whether you’re using our QA 4.0 solutions to validate the accuracy of your tools and the quality of your products, our Industrial Location solutions that keep an eye on an entire station, or anything in between, you can expect to see results immediately.
Workstation management
Another way you can operate more responsibly is by creating a better and more ergonomic environment for your operators with workstation management solutions. This can mean incorporating low-reaction tools, torque arms, or even Industrial Location solutions into your assembly.
However, this can also include making your station more efficient by organizing the space so that it works well to accommodate the needs of your operators. This will ensure that everything they need is in one space, enabling them to stay more stationary and thus save time during assembly. This will create a more efficient production line and reduce the overall carbon emissions produced by the plant.
Pneumatic vs. Electric: The ins and outs of operating with the right equipment
We recognize that the energy consumption of our products while in use has a substantial impact on our customers' costs and carbon footprint. So, it goes without saying that the type of tools you use can make a huge impact.
This is why more and more industries are switching from pneumatic to electric tools. If you haven’t taken this step yet, it's one you may want to consider. This is because electric tools help reduce energy consumption and improve uptime.
Unlike pneumatic tooling, electric tools don't have to rely on an airline installation which can be inconsistent or contain leaks. Without good air infrastructure, your pneumatic tools will run poorly, meaning your productivity will suffer. For example, when grinding, a loss of just 14.5 PSI can lead to almost 30% less material being removed. That means an operator must work 40% longer to complete the same job!
The same is true for tightening tools, but if you’re unknowingly running your pneumatic tools this way, your bottom line will be negatively affected, as well as the environment. While there are many advantages to using pneumatic tools, depending on the application, it is wiser to use electric tools whenever possible.
Summary
Atlas Copco is fully committed to being part of the solution for a better tomorrow. We recognize that our long-term success is dependent on how we treat our employees, business partners, society, and the environment. Join us in our pursuit of lowering carbon emissions by taking steps both big and small to improve assembly processes and reduce our carbon footprint.
To learn more about Atlas Copco’s role as a productivity provider and sustainability driver, visit our website or contact our experts today!