Sometimes, the biggest challenge with such an installation is not the technology itself, but in the process of getting it there. For a project for Spectroplast in Munich, a complete compressed air station had to be installed on the top floor, as no other suitable space was available in the building. The only access to the top floor was via a small staircase – making a regular transport route for the system impossible.

The SCC partner VI-LO Kompressoren GmbH & Co. KG took over the installation, setup, and coordination of the entire system on site. The heart of the new station is a STRONG 7 from SCC air compressors with 7.5 kW and 10 bar – an oil-injected screw compressor that the customer had already purchased before the move.

Initial Situation

For the new compressed air station at Spectroplast, only the attic was available. Since access was only possible via a small staircase, the installation over a height of around 30 meters had to be planned separately and precisely coordinated with the further system setup.

The central component of the new system is the STRONG screw compressor with 7.5 kW and 10 bar – an oil-injected unit with direct drive, IE4 permanent magnet motor, and speed control. The compressor was already owned by the customer: they had purchased the machine shortly before the move and wanted to continue using it at the new location. VI-LO’s task was to install and set up this existing STRONG compressor together with the piping, nitrogen generator, and compressed air receiver so that the entire system functions reliably in the attic.

Challenge

The actual challenge lay less in the system technology itself than in the local logistics: installation over a height of around 30 meters requires very precise planning, where every component must be positioned individually and in a controlled manner.

Added to this was the time pressure: the customer wanted to resume production as quickly as possible after the move. The STRONG compressor, piping, nitrogen generator, and compressed air receiver therefore had to not only function individually but also work together as a coordinated overall system from the start.

Implementation of the compressed air station by VI-LO

This is exactly where VI-LO stepped in as an SCC partner: the installation over a height of around 30 meters was carefully planned and implemented in close coordination with the customer.

Subsequently, VI-LO coordinated the setup of the entire system – from the connection of the piping to the integration of the nitrogen generator and compressed air receiver. The installation of the existing STRONG compressor was implemented without complications. Thanks to VI-LO’s fast and precise way of working, the customer was able to resume production at the new location quickly.

Result and benefits

Specific key figures for this project have not been published. However, the following results can be noted from the course of the project:

• A functioning compressed air station in the attic despite difficult access conditions.
• Straightforward installation of the existing STRONG compressor.
• Smooth interaction between compressor, piping, nitrogen generator, and compressed air receiver.
• Rapid resumption of production after the move; the STRONG compressor has since been the station’s primary air source.

What other companies can learn from this

• In confined spaces, it is worth taking an early look at the installation process, not just the system itself.
• Even without a regular transport route, a compressed air station can be reliably realized if the installation and setup are carefully planned.
• If several systems such as the compressor, nitrogen generator, and compressed air receiver must work together, experienced on-site coordination pays off.

(Watch the video (in German) from our partner VI-LO on Instagram (External Link): Installation of the compressed air station at Spectroplast)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the compressed air station set up in the attic?

No other suitable space was available in the building. The attic offered sufficient space for the compressor, piping, nitrogen generator, and compressed air receiver, even though access was only possible via a small staircase.

What was particularly demanding about the installation?

Because the existing staircase did not allow for a regular transport route, the installation over a height of around 30 meters had to be specifically planned. Each component had to be positioned individually and in a controlled manner.

What role did VI-LO play in the project?

VI-LO, as an SCC partner, took over the complete installation, setup, and coordination of the system on site – from positioning the STRONG compressor to integrating the piping, nitrogen generator, and compressed air receiver.

What data is important for a similar compressed air solution?

In addition to the compressor’s performance and pressure level, the spatial situation, access routes for installation, and other systems such as piping, compressed air receivers, or nitrogen generators play a central role in planning.

When is a STRONG screw compressor suitable for such applications?

The STRONG screw compressor is suitable for applications requiring reliable, oil-injected, and speed-controlled compressed air generation – as in this project with 7.5 kW and 10 bar as the primary air source for the entire system.

Planning a compressed air station for difficult installations

Are you planning a similar compressed air solution with a difficult installation or limited space on site? Let us know your application, pressure level, air requirements, and spatial situation – we will support you with a technical assessment together with our partner network.