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The compact, full-feature Atlas Copco GA15 compares, and analyses data off-site to help
VSD+ compressor, delivering between 7 and 41.8 compressed air users increase maintenance and
ls of quality air at 7 bar, is designed with innovative service efficiency. For added peace of mind, the
features to increase efficiency, cut energy Fabricon Design installation is also protected by a
consumption, lower noise levels, and reduce Total Responsibility full-service maintenance
operating costs. The VSD+ compressor’s vertical contract with Atlas Copco.
aspect design means that it occupies only the
minimum shop floor footprint. This space-saving A seamless transition
feature was an important issue in Fabricon Design’s The efficiency of the upgrade project operation has
purchase decision. earned praise from founder, Mark Bushdyhan. He
There are environmental benefits, also. The commented: “We are an agile organisation; we
Atlas Copco compressor will save the company innovate and constantly adapt to stay abreast of the
approximately 51% of its energy consumption, a rapidly changing technology needed to meet the
figure which equates to £2479 per annum based on demands of the marketplace. So, we were
10p/kWh for the electricity supply. Moreover, the impressed with the seamless transition at every
VSD+ compressor qualifies for an Enhanced Capital stage of the new compressor installation to improve
Allowance (ECA) tax-back claim. productivity, right from the initial audit through to
The compressor now installed is factory fitted commissioning, without interruption of our
with Atlas Copco’s SmartLink − a remote data workflow at any time. What's more, the impressive
monitoring programme for compressors. SmartLink energy savings were a bonus.”
provides connectivity that intelligently gathers, www.atlascopco.co.uk/compressors

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