Energy Efficiency

• Notwithstanding our obligations to try to ensure we manage our environment in a sustainable way. The ever increasing cost of fuel makes it even more important for all industries to try to reduce their consumption of energy.
• There are many ways in which this can be achieved:
  • Can the load be reduced ?
  • Is the plant only running when necessary ?
  • Can the plant operate faster ?
  • Can waste be reduced ?
  • Are good maintenance practices in force ?
  • Is replace considered instead of repair ?
  • Is High Efficiency technology being used ?
• ERIKS can offer help in all areas of energy reduction which can include:
  • Advice and Action on all types of Belt Drive
  • Conversion of Inefficient Gearboxes
  • Correct use of Lubricants
  • Compressed Air leakage surveys and solutions
  • Conversion of Pump and Fan drives to VSD control
  • Provision and advice on the use of SoftStarts
• ERIKS have considerable experience in advising and implementing initiatives to reduce the energy consumption of many types of plant and equipment.