TCO Decision Factor
While capital cost is obviously an important factor, TCO should ultimately be the driving force behind any decision to purchase a new oil free compressor system. Losing sight of this and opting for technology that doesn’t prioritise the whole life costs of equipment is a mistake that could have expensive consequences down the line.
Producing high-quality, reliable compressed air can represent up to 40 per cent or more of a plant’s electricity bill. Over time, a compressor that is reliable and energy-efficient will generate savings much larger than that made at the point of purchase, by opting for a cheaper, much less efficient model.
Here are a few ways that plant operators can improve the TCO for their oil free compressors.