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75hp compressors Improve Reliability for Customers
A St. Louis-area manufacturer producing carbon fiber for industrial applications partnered with Brabazon Pump, Compressor & Vacuum to stabilize compressed air performance and reduce escalating maintenance costs. Aging equipment threatened reliability across critical production processes, creating an urgent need for a more dependable compressed air solution.
- Serving Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Missouri
- Factory-trained technicians
- 24/7 emergency response
- Family owned since 1978
45 + Years in Business
7 Branch Locations
4.7 Star Google Rating
The Challenge Compressor Rooms
The facility relied on a single 200hp compressor passing excessive oil downstream as operating hours increased. Maintenance demands continued to rise, while reliability concerns grew in a production environment requiring consistent air quality and pressure. Leadership needed a replacement strategy focused on uptime, efficiency and long-term operational stability.
The Assessment A Roadmap to Savings
Brabazon conducted a comprehensive compressed air study, partially funded by Ameren Missouri, to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements. The evaluation highlighted benefits from downsizing into a dual-compressor configuration using advanced control technology. Brabazon proposed replacing the existing unit with two 75hp compressors equipped with spiral valve technology, an electromechanical system matching compressor output to real-time demand with strong performance in challenging industrial environments.
The Result Verified Savings Surpass Projections
Brabazon delivered a turnkey installation of the new compressors and configured the system to operate primarily on one unit, with the second supporting specific production processes. Sequencing and lead-lag rotation balanced runtime between both machines, while remote monitoring tracked energy usage, air consumption and system pressure with monthly performance reporting. The project produced verified annual energy savings of $35,000 from 652,470 kWh reduced usage and qualified for a $52,197.60 utility rebate. The total energy reduction equaled enough power to supply 52 homes for one year.
Beyond a Single Project Your Partner in Sustainable Efficiency
Brabazon supports manufacturers across the Midwest with compressed air studies, energy-efficient equipment upgrades and rebate coordination through regional utility programs. Each project focuses on improving reliability, lowering operating costs and supporting long-term performance through advanced technology and ongoing system insight.
Service and support from the Brabazon branch network
Brabazon Pump, Compressor and Vacuum backs every system it sells with genuine parts, factory-trained technicians, and responsive field service. Our team helps contractors, plant engineers, and industrial operators keep compressed air, vacuum, and pumps online.
- Parts stocked and service dispatched from 7 branch locations serving 14 Midwest metro areas across Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri
- Factory-trained technicians and 24/7 emergency response, family owned since 1978
- Ask about rental options when a project or a peak calls for temporary air
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