Dairy Works Cheese Factory, Hornby
Inventive ‘container solution’ for dairy factory expansion
Issue
This cheese cut and package factory were undergoing an expansion to their plant footprint which meant they had to remove their existing compressors. They needed a new multi-compressor station with increased capacity and improved security of supply.
It had to be located somewhere near but outside the factory. In order to save on capital costs, it also had to stand alone but not require a new building to house it.
Action
PSL Total Air Christchurch set about recommissioning a 40-foot container, which was already on the property, to house the new multiple compressors and mainline filtration. Within it they installed the following Kaeser brand compressors:
- ASD60T
- SK25T
- SK24T and SAM 4
- And a supervisory control launch and monitor system
PSL Total Air also shifted an existing Kaeser ASK27T compressor down the road to a nearby Dairyworks ice-cream plant. Aimed at ensuring the security of compressed air supply in conjunction with a Kaeser ASK26 already installed.
Result
This innovative container solution to the plant's capacity issues proved perfect. Not to mention, cost-effective as it saved on building costs and utilised existing compressors elsewhere.
The results for Dairyworks were:
- Increased compressed air capacity & delivery at two plants
- Retention of available floor space for future growth opportunities within the plant
- Capital costs saved by converting an existing 40 ft container into a multi compressor station
- Improved production efficiencies & dependability
This innovative container solution to the plant's capacity issues proved perfect. Not to mention, cost-effective as it saved on building costs and utilised existing compressors elsewhere
