Health Care Industry

Air compressors have wide applications in health care industry, especially in areas of air treatment and medical equipment. High requirements for quality of compressed air are imposed by pharmaceutical, oxygen equipment and other applications of compressed air. Selecting an appropriate model is critical for these applications.

Application of Air Compressor in Health Care Industry

Session 1: The pharmaceutical industry

• Tablet Production: Compressed air is used for mixing, curing, granulation, drying, pressing, layer building and packaging. Each step of the process requires compressed air.

• Fermentation: Air compressors needed to be without any pollution. The application needs to dry the drugs and prevent germs.

• Pharmaceutical Bottling: The air compressor has been applied to the medical industry and is used to drive the air compressor to fill medicaments, sterilization liquid, and other chemicals into each bottle.

• Aseptic Application: In order to meet the requirements of cleanliness, medical applications of air compressors should be used within a clean room.

• Aeration: In the oxidation process, oxygen is provided by blowing air to produce lactose, etc.

Session 2: Medical Oxygen Concentrator

• Molecular Sieve: In case of negative pressure, ammonia gas needs to be absorbed by air. The unabsorbed oxygen would be then collected, and purification is conducted by using a special filter, resulting in high purity oxygen.

• Microcontroller: Make sure the compressor works continuously and stably.

• Compressor: Constant repetition causes the medical industry to produce oxygen in a confined space to keep workers and equipment safe.

• Post Processor: The compressed air goes through a drying agent, then it enters the adsorption tower. When it switches valves, it finally reaches the tank for storage. After absorbing contaminants and dust from oxygen, the high-concentration, clean medical oxygen is finally obtained.

Session 3: Medical Device Manufacturing

• Surface Spraying: Air compressor can be used in the medical industry, especially for spray painting, design.

• Pipeline Purge: All medical machinery and equipment require compressed air to clean the dust and dirt in all air pipes.

• Welding ＆ Cutting: It is used in the manufacture, assembly, placement and stabilization of each component of the equipment.

• Water Removal After Pipeline Pressure Test: After the equipment is finished, the pipeline is pressure tested after removing water.

• Air Tightness Test: Compressed air is essential to verify airtightness inside machines.

How to Choose Air Compressor for the Health Care Industy

Session 1: Selection of air compressors for the pharmaceutical industry

Since the pharmaceutical industry has a large number of equipment and equipment, the volume will change according to different devices, which will cause the pressure of the air compressor to be unstable, leading to energy loss. Ordinary fixed speed air compressors cannot maintain pressure while rising until discharge pressure, even when in a discharge state, an air compressor cannot output effective compressed air and still consumes energy.

Compared with fixed speed compressor, variable frequency compressor can effectively prevent the over-speed of electric motor when its pressure is too low and ensure that pressures are stable when pressures are too high.

EternelComp Two-stage Variable Speed Rotary Screw Air Compressors

In the healthcare industry, it is important to have reliable and efficient equipment. A variable speed air compressor is a great investment for any healthcare facility. With its energy-saving configuration, it can save up to 35% on electricity costs. The air end is designed with a large diameter low rotor and shaft stiffness, which improves the lifespan of bearings and other parts. Additionally, the high efficiency air cooling fan is super quiet and consumes less power. The intelligent control system can automatically adjust according to customer usage, and the high oil pressure forced lubrication ensures that there is enough oil quantity and mixing ratio at low inlet pressure. Overall, a variable speed air compressor is a great addition to any healthcare facility looking to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Session 2: Selection of air compressor for medical oxygen concentrator

The choice of air compressor depends on the required air pressure. In most cases, large capacity pneumatic air compressors are chosen for medical oxygenation machines. These compressors tend to emit some oil and gas, which is not suitable for the production of pure oxygen. Purified compressed air is more suitable for oxygen plants, extending the life of molecular sieves and ensuring high purity oxygen output.

EternelComp oil-free scroll air compressor

The oil-free scroll air compressor used in medical oxygen concentrators is the result of decades of experience and innovation. Unlike traditional air compressors, this unit can run continuously for 24 hours without interruption. It is designed with a compact and lightweight structure, making it easy to operate and maintain. Additionally, it produces low noise and has a long lifespan, ensuring stable air supply for medical purposes. Most importantly, it is environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, consuming minimal electricity and producing no oil pollution during operation.

Session 3: Selection of air compressors for medical equipment production

In the production of medical equipment, the process is mostly carried in a highly clean environment. In this environment, compressed air is used directly or indirectly with products contact, and finally compressed air is released into the clean space. Therefore, it has a high requirement for the cleanness of workshops and products pollution, making sure that compressed air during production process has high quality.

EternelComp Water Lubricated Oil-free Air Compressor

The Water Lubricated Oil-free Air Compressor is a specialized piece of equipment designed to meet the high standards required for gas output in special industries, particularly in medical equipment production. This compressor has gained significant attention in the market due to its ability to provide clean and safe air, earning it the nickname “the air that you could breathe”. It boasts a large discharge volume and high discharge pressure, with a single stage pressure reaching up to 17 bars. Additionally, it operates with high efficiency and low noise, and has a long service life due to its close-to-temperature compression machine. The automatic water change and system cleaning functions keep the compressor clean and reduce maintenance costs, while the PLC intelligent control system allows for 24-hour remote control and ensures continuous stable operation for extended periods of time.

Customer Cases in the Health Care Industry

Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. is a company that specializes in research, development and sales of medical instruments for anesthesia, urology, respiratory and other fields. The company’s products are widely used in surgery, treatment, emergency rescue and nursing to promote the stability, dryness and cleanliness of compressed air.

After contacting EternelComp, EternelComp provided design and selection solutions to this enterprise, and guaranteed lifelong maintenance for the products. It also equipped professional staff to replace filters, valves and other original parts regularly to ensure long-term high-quality gas production. After evaluating the overall solution, the company finally chose 2 units of Water Lubricated Oil-free Air Compressor NXGV-55 model (power 55kW, rated pressure 0.8Mpa).

This model uses true non-oiled stainless steel sleeve bearings and use high quality 0.3 micron filter to keep the air clean. It is certified by ISO and other international standards, which truly realizes zero emissions and no pollution.