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Audi Brussels dried its car shells before the final coating with an energy-intensive compressed air system that was potentially compromising production quality. SolvAir replaced it with a custom drying system of multiple 15kW blowers and strategically placed Air Knives, which ensured thorough drying while significantly reducing energy consumption.
Audi Brussels faced inefficiencies in the drying of its car shells before the final coating. The existing compressed air drying system was energy-intensive and potentially compromising production quality, which called for a more effective solution for the plant’s new product line. Ahead of that launch the site had been through major improvement works to increase productivity, quality and energy efficiency, and Audi had carried out in-depth studies into the cost of compressed air drying before enquiring about a replacement.
The high energy consumption of the compressed air system was increasing operational costs and potentially affecting Audi’s sustainability goals. Inefficient drying could also lead to coating imperfections, resulting in quality issues and possible production delays in a high-precision manufacturing process.
SolvAir provided a custom multi-stage drying system with multiple 15kW blowers and strategically placed Air Knives, designed to remove the rinse water from the car shells before the final coating. The setup ensured thorough drying of all car shell surfaces, including hard-to-reach areas, while significantly reducing energy consumption and enhancing production efficiency.
At SolvAir, we pride ourselves on solving complex manufacturing challenges. Our multi-stage drying system for Audi ensures thorough moisture removal across various car models, enhancing both quality and productivity.
Steve Hand Sales Engineer | SolvAir
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