Site owners and operators must also bear in mind that up-front purchasing costs are not the only thing to bear in mind when specifying a compressor. Total cost of ownership is a huge factor - whether the compressor is reliable, energy-efficient and comes with a good service contract. Over time, a compressor that meets these three criteria will generate savings larger than any made at the point of purchase by opting for a cheaper, less efficient model.
With this in mind, all Belliss & Morcom oil free air compressors feature a unique shaftless motor design that avoid the inefficiencies of belt drive systems with friction and belt slippage losses, couplings or gearboxes, and instead transfers 100 per cent of motor output power to the compressor’s running gear. This is in contrast to belt drive models, which operate with inefficiencies of between 7 to 12 per cent and can cost operators up to £50,000 in wasted energy every year, year on year. Furthermore, Belliss & Morcom models suffer zero degradation over the equipment’s lifetime, meaning production processes are not disrupted by the need to replace worn-down parts.
Alongside these efficiencies gains, Belliss & Morcom’s High Pressure compressors are also covered under the market-leading BellissXtra Ultimate Protection Programme. The programme ensures compressor owners are fully budgeted against unforeseen shutdowns throughout the compressor‘s lifetime, with access to 100 per cent original spare parts and the latest technology direct from the factory. Combined with scheduled maintenance from highly skilled factory-trained technicians and yearly servicing, this plan results in minimised downtime, guaranteed long-term reliability and greater peace of mind.