Efficient Air Tools

Air tools are not very energy efficient by their nature. In fact, if an air tool which operates through compressed air is producing 1hp of compressed air power it can take 7 to 8 hp of electric power. Consumers purchase air tools considering efficiency and operating cost but the energy costs for operating an air tool can exceed the initial cost of the air tool in the first year alone. Therefore, buying an energy-efficient air tool saves you tens of thousands of dollars in the long run. Similarly, Compressed air is one of the most expensive forms of energy at an industrial facility. Annual electricity costs for operating a typical 50-hp compressor system can reach or exceed $25,000 per year, often eclipsing the acquisition costs of the system. A properly managed compressed air tool can save energy, reduce maintenance, decrease downtime, increase production throughput and improve product quality. Given that energy expenses represent the majority of the life-cycle costs of an air tool, studies estimate that 20 to 40% of this energy demand could be eliminated with energy efficiency improvements.