2019-07-24
Voith optimizes air system at Freudenberg Performance Materials
- New software and hardware solutions achieve energy savings and CO2 reductions
- Visualization of air balance
- Reduction of production costs with same level of performance
The retrofit makes it possible to realize significant energy savings during operation and reduce CO2, and therefore lower the production costs associated with air conditioning.
The deciding factors that resulted in the contract included the relatively short ROIs for the energy saving investments, the flexibility offered in the definition of the digital interfaces, and the expert advice provided, says Oswin Schader, Electrical Engineering Freudenberg Performance Materials.
The benefit of the investment is that electricity consumption is reduced while the extraction capacity of the dedusting system is maintained by means of constant pressure in the duct and piping system. The surplus intake air and minimum fresh air supply to the shop floor are ensured and therefore an inflow of extraneous air is prevented. The visualization of the air balance is a practical tool for plant operators and is included in the scope of supply.
About Freudenberg
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global manufacturer of innovative technical textiles offering differentiated value propositions to a broad range of markets and applications such as Apparel, Automotive, Construction, Energy, Filter media, Healthcare, Hygiene, Building Interiors, Shoe and Leather goods as well as Specialties. In 2018, the company generates sales of more than €920 million and has 23 manufacturing sites in 13 countries and more than 3.600 associates. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility.
About the company
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
More about the Voith Group
The Group Division Voith Paper is part of the Voith Group. As the full-line supplier to the paper industry, it provides the largest range of technologies, services, and products on the market, and offers paper manufacturers holistic solutions from a single source. The company’s continuous stream of innovations facilitates resource-conserving production and supports customers in significantly reducing their carbon footprint. With its comprehensive automation products and leading digitization solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio, Voith offers its customers state-of-the-art, digital technologies to increase the availability and efficiency of their systems in all areas of the production process.