Air Saver Unit Improves Productivity, Efficiency and Economy of Conveying Process

The Challenge
A top can manufacturer was experiencing can stacking during conveying due to an inefficient continuous blowing process, which slowed conveying and wasted energy.

The Solution
Parker's ASC500-1W Air Saver Unit not only eliminated the can stacking, it improved productivity and reduced plant operating costs. Together with fittings and tubing, the Air Saver solution:

• Streamlined the can handling process by converting continuous air blow to a
  pulsed air blow without any other external control
• Reduced air consumption by 40 percent, lowering power consumption and
  energy costs
• Offered a compact unit design with easy installation
• Provided an oil-free solution
• Served as an innovation that could be repeated in other manufacturing areas
  at the same facility to increase productivity and efficiency

Air Saver Unit
The Air Saver Unit is an easy solution to environmental protection efforts by converting continuous air blow to pulsed air blow without the need for any other external control.

Sterile Air Filtration
Eliminates compressed air contamination (compressor oil, water, condensate, pipe scale, rust) and bacterial growth common to food and beverage packaging systems that can affect taste, appearance and shelf life of products.

Nickel-plated Brass Fittings
Compact push-to-connect fittings are specially designed for low-pressure circuits where fast assembly, disassembly and reassembly are important. FDA-compliant; chemical-resistant.

Composite Fittings
Compact and lightweight. Excellent for air, inert gases and vacuum applications found in food and beverage packaging.

Polyethylene Tubing
FDA, NSF Standard 51, 61 and ASTM D-1963 compliant. Series EA formulated to resist degradation from mildew, algae, fungi and biofilm in filling and processing applications.

PFA, PTFE and FEP Tubing
Offers the high-temperature attributes of PTFE, long continuous lengths, smooth bore for food contact, and almost as much clarity as FEP. Low permeability; high purity resins available.

Polypropylene Tubing
Meets FDA, NSF Standard 51 for all food contact. Exhibits excellent chemical resistance to chlorinated water applications. Can also be used where UV light stabilization is required.