Safety is paramount for any application. Several features on mobile compressors were developed to ensure safety during transport, operation and service.
How to safely transport mobile compressors?
Various means of transport, require different safety features. When towing; make sure you can safely connect the compressor to your vehicle. when lifting, make sure the lifting eye can be reached easy and is properly balanced to avoid extra movement. When transporting on a truck, transportation points will ensure transport can happen safely as the compressor is secured in place. When integrating a compressor, make sure it can be connected properly.
How to safely operate a compressor?
Operating a mobile compressor should be as easy and safe as possible. This check list can help to select a mobile compressor that improves safety on any working site: - Does your compressor come with a quick start guide or instruction book? Then always consult those before operating the compressor. Atlas Copco mobile compressors always have sticker next to the controller with the basic instructions. - Choose a compressor with emergency stop buttons - Make sure to properly connect the compressor. Always use suitable, undamaged and original accessories for a safe set-up. Air hoses should be untangled before being pressurized. - Emergency stop buttons allow for swift action when needed. - Digital controllers increase the user-friendliness and safety of your compressors. They often also include alarms and audible warnings in case of problems - Potential hot or moving parts need to be shielded. - Always wear the required protective equipment
Easy access to the emergency stop ensures safe operations
How to safely service mobile compressors?
Servicing a compressor should always be done by trained and certified service engineers. But you can make their - and your - lives easier by selecting a service-friendly compressor. These are features to look out for: - Spin-on filters for fast replacement - A single-side service design. If all the service points are at the same side of a mobile compressor, you can even integrate it on a truck and still execute maintenance without any dismantling. - A safe coverage of hot or moving parts - Service without the need for special tools. Of course a major overhaul will require a workshop, but regular compressor service should not.
Make sure to also discover other topics you need to know before selecting a mobile air compressor
Select the right compressor for your application
Selecting the right compressor can be cumbersome as there are many factors to consider. A logistic start is your application that determins the required pressure, flow and air quality. But are you also considering your operation and organisation? Number of operators, working sites, utilization rate, required transport and storage can all determin which compressor is the best fit for your need.
The impact of location on compressor selection
Depending on your region / country; mobile compressors have to comply to several types of regulations. Some examples: emission regulations (for example Stage V in Europe and Tier4Final in US), vessel regulations, road homologation, max sound levels and many more.
