Superglass Insulation Ltd, manufacturers of domestic, commercial
and industrial mineral wool insulation products were looking
to remove waste glass product from collection belts during
the manufacturing process.
‘We formerly utilised an air bar, working off dirty
wet factory compressed air to remove surface water from the
metal collection belt system’ Project Electrical Engineer,
Steven Whyte explained. ‘Having read about the benefits
of the ACI Drying Systems in a trade magazine, we trialed
a unit working from a radial-bladed blower at a much lower
pressure, and immediately saw an improved performance over
the original system. We have since replaced a total of five
similar systems throughout the plant, resulting in significant
energy and maintenance cost savings estimated to be in excess
of £56K and £20K per annum respectively, against
a total outlay of only £32K. Maintenance and downtime
was also improved upon. The original air bar would often see
a number of the attached 32 plastic wind jets nozzles break
off, requiring a costly maintenance operation from time to
time.’
‘The installation of any product in this harsh environment
requires a reliability factor above the norm’. It also
was necessary for ACI staff to evaluate the process and co-operate
with us on meeting our objectives, which they did without
question and are providing a first class after sales service
through their Scottish agents, Stewart Ventilation Services
Ltd. We will continue to evaluate our energy output and utilise
ACI technology wherever possible.’ concluded Steven
Whyte. .
