Compressed Air Solution for Food and Beverage Industry

Why Does the Food and Beverage Industry Need 100% Clean Compressed Air?

In the food and beverage industry, maintaining product safety and quality is paramount. Compressed air is often in direct or indirect contact with food and packaging materials, making it a critical component of the production process. If the compressed air is

• Superior Air Quality: Eliminates the risk of oil contamination, ensuring your products meet the highest safety and hygiene standards.
• Cost Savings: Efficient design reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.
• Reliability: Built to handle the rigorous demands of 24/7 food and beverage production.
• Sustainability: Water-injected technology aligns with eco-friendly practices by reducing the environmental impact.

with oil, moisture, or particulates, it can lead to severe consequences, including:

• Product Contamination: Compromised air quality can introduce harmful substances into food products, risking consumer health and safety.
• Regulatory Non-Compliance: Failing to meet critical industry standards like ISO 22000 for food safety can result in penalties, loss of certifications, and jeopardized operations.
• Production Downtime: Contaminated air can damage equipment and lead to costly downtime.
• Brand Reputation Damage: Contaminated products can erode consumer trust and tarnish your brand’s image.

Gairs’ Solution: Water-Injected Oil-Free Compressors

GAIRS offers a range of water-injected oil-free compressors tailored to meet the unique demands of the food and beverage industry. Our OGW series compressors provide 100% oil-free compressed air that is clean, reliable, and efficient.

Models for the Food and Beverage Industry:

• OGWY(B): 7-10 bar
• OGWBD: 3-5 bar
• OGWYC: 8-10 bar
• OGWBE: 20-40 bar

Key Features:

• Class 0 Certified by TÜV and ISO-8573: Guaranteed oil-free air, ensuring no risk of contamination.
• Energy Efficiency: Advanced water-injected singe screw air end with VSD technology reduce energy consumption.
• Durability: Designed for continuous operation in demanding environments.
• Low Maintenance: Simplified design with fewer wearable parts, ensuring minimal downtime.

Applications of Compressed Air in Food and Beverage Production

1. Packaging

Compressed air ensures consistent and efficient packaging processes. It is used to move food, ingredients, and packaging materials cleanly across production lines, reducing contamination risks.

2. Cleaning and Sterilization

Compressed air is crucial for:

• Cleaning conveyor belts, machinery, and workspaces.
• Sterilizing containers, bottles, and other packaging materials to ensure hygiene.

3. Mixing and Agitation

Air compressors provide the pressure needed to mix ingredients uniformly and agitate liquids in processes like carbonation for beverages.

4. Product Conveying

Compressed air is used to transport ingredients and finished products through pneumatic systems without contamination.

5. Cooling and Freezing

Air compressors assist in cooling processes by driving refrigeration systems and maintaining optimal temperatures in production lines.

Why Choose GAIRS Water-Injected Compressors for Your Food and Beverage Operations?

• Superior Air Quality: Eliminates the risk of oil contamination, ensuring your products meet the highest safety and hygiene standards.
• Cost Savings: Efficient design reduces energy consumption and maintenance costs.
• Reliability: Built to handle the rigorous demands of 24/7 food and beverage production.

• Sustainability: Water-injected technology aligns with eco-friendly practices by reducing the environmental impact.