Maintaining air quality in food and beverage manufacturing is critical to avoid oil contamination, and Rand-Air’s Class Zero certified oil-free air compressors play a vital role in ensuring food safety.
Contamination in food production can lead to disastrous outcomes, including production downtime, lost revenue, and irreparable damage to a brand’s reputation. As part of the Atlas Copco group, Rand-Air has been providing industrial equipment solutions for over 50 years, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry.
Beyond air compressors, Rand-Air also rents specialized equipment such as generators, steam boilers, chillers, and pumps, helping various industries maintain operational efficiency.
Certified Air Purity with Rand-Air Oil-Free Air Compressors
Daryn Jack, Rand-Air’s business development manager, highlights the advantage of being part of the Atlas Copco group, providing access to the latest, most energy-efficient equipment. “Our oil-free electric and diesel-driven air compressors are ISO 8573-1 Class Zero certified, ensuring compliance with the international standard for air purity,” he explains.
Rand-Air also holds ISO 22000 and ISO 22001 certifications, assuring F&B customers of contaminant-free systems and food safety in their production processes and final products.
The Importance of Compliance in Food Production
Jack stresses the importance of avoiding compressors that don’t meet industry standards. He dismisses the term “technically oil-free,” clarifying, “A compressor is either 100% oil-free or oil-injected. Oil-injected compressors are risky as oil traces can remain in the system, potentially contaminating the product.”
Rand-Air’s oil-free compressors, with their Class Zero certification, guarantee the highest air purity, making them ideal for sensitive applications where even the smallest trace of oil can cause contamination.
With evolving industry regulations, Jack notes that companies will soon be required to upgrade to certified oil-free compressors to ensure compliance.
Tailored Solutions for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
Rand-Air focuses on delivering tailored solutions to customers by providing in-depth technical support. “It’s essential to visit the customer’s site to understand their needs, assess the equipment currently in use, and determine where our compressors can be most effectively utilized,” says Jack.
To address potential breakdowns, Rand-Air ensures prompt support. The company has a team of over 40 certified technicians available nationwide, offering 24/7 service. “Our technicians are expected to be onsite within four hours to either deliver a machine or repair an existing one,” Jack adds.
Reliability and Maintenance of Rand-Air Oil-Free Air Compressors
Rand-Air ensures optimal performance of its rental equipment through planned maintenance schedules and real-time monitoring. Advanced technology enables early fault detection, minimizing downtime and optimizing plant operations.
Jack concludes, “By using technology, we can continually monitor compressor performance, offering a major advantage to customers by improving plant efficiency and reducing potential disruptions.”
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