Press Release: Efficient Compressors and Vacuum

Pumps for IS Machines

Pneumofore is present at Glasstec, 23-26 October 2012, Düsseldorf

Rivoli, 5 September 2012

When the gob enters the IS machine mould, compressed air is pushing and vacuum is pulling. It is

the crucial and critical step of the long and complex glass moulding process. At Glasstec 2012,

Pneumofore is glad to participate again with booth C31 in hall 12, and to present the results in

pneumatic systems engineering due to top achievements in worldwide installations for hollow

glassworks.

Rotary vane compressors, air cooled, with pressures from 2,5 to 10 bar(g) and installed power

up to 280 kW are successful thanks to latest improvements devoted to higher efficiency, as the

market demands. R&D efforts turned into mature solutions. The compressors are running round-

the-clock and power meters count the costly kWh. The cost of energy is the largest share of the

total Life Cycle Cost, thus better performance is clearly measurable in terms of operational costs.

The innovation presented during this event is the extraordinary functionality of Pneumofore rotary

vane machines offering now higher precision of lubrication and active sealing due to the new

geometrical design. Such changes cause initial costs, that are recovered after few months only

by spending less for electrical power supply.

Pneumofore's competence is based on the vaste experience regarding compressed air and

vacuum systems design since 1923. Knowing the importance of correct pipeline dimensioning,

choice of accessories and installation requirements, Pneumofore offers such service as integral

part of its supply, which goes further than the machine alone. This attitude dedicated to long-term,

trouble-free and lowest operational cost technology, has consolidated its position as key supplier

for global glassworks.

Our Company collaborates with large cooperations having production sites spread worldwide as

well as with local glass factories and with engineering companies. The cost analysis of

compressors and pumps is typically quite relevant in glassworks because of the continuous 24/7

production demand and the non-tolerance for frequent service and repair. Such criteria are fully

satisfied by the Pneumofore offer.

Pneumofore designs, produces, and supports cutting-edge air technology for industrial applications worldwide. From centralized vacuum pumps systems to explosion-proof air compressors, Pneumofore delivers robust solutions for today's most demanding requirements.

Pneumofore S.p.A. Via N. Bruno 34, 10098 Rivoli (TO) Phone: +39 011.950.40.30 Email: info@pneumofore.com - marketing@pneumofore.com www.pneumofore.com