Atlas Copco Vacuum enables sustainable practices for energy-efficient buildings

Region: Porsgrunn, Norway

Sector: Construction

Benefit: Up to 50% energy savings

Isola, based in Norway is a company that provides insulation products for the construction industry with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. They aim to contribute to sustainable economic growth by being a socially responsible promoter of the construction industry in the development of climate-efficient buildings. Isola invests in its development expertise and keeps up to date on climate and environmental trends, building practices and authority requirements. They have a high focus on contributing to the fight for dry, healthy, and energy-efficient buildings.

Isola believes in producing products and construction materials that contribute to a better environment. The process of making those products is important as well. Through the development of their insulation materials, they seek to simplify everyday life for the end-users of their products. Sustainability and energy-efficiency are core targets they seek to achieve in their daily production operations.

Isola used two roots blower vacuum pumps that were consuming considerable energy and high levels of heat. Being located close to a residential area, the noise generated from these pumps at their production site was an environmental and well-being challenge.

In line with Isola’s production philosophy, the Atlas Copco GHS VSD⁺ vacuum pumps deliver efficient vacuum with minimal impact on the environment. The new installation is very quiet, around 30dB less than the previous installation. Atlas Copco not only keeps Isola happy, but the neighbors too. In addition, Isola can reduce their energy usage whilst using the energy to heat the water needed for their production facility.

Since Isola’s need for vacuum fluctuates depending on different factors such as process changes or even the time of day. The variable speed technology allows these pumps to closely follow that demand. No unnecessary vacuum is produced, no energy is wasted.

With the arrival of the HEX@^™ controller the system can be monitored remotely and allows the Atlas Copco team to assist whenever needed. Equipped with the latest generation controller HEX@^™, Isola benefits from the connected controller. Their system can be monitored remotely and allows the Atlas Copco team to assist whenever needed. Isola can expect extra energy cost savings and a high return on their investment. With Atlas Copco’s intelligent vacuum solutions, they can continue their operations in a sustainable manner.