Compressed Air Testing: Why Air Quality Matters in Manufacturing

Compressed air is part of the production process

Compressed air is widely used in industrial environments.

It can power:

Laboratory and manufacturing applications

Because compressed air can come into contact with equipment, processes or products, its quality can matter significantly.

What can contaminate compressed air?

Potential contaminants include:

Other contaminants introduced through the compressor or distribution system

The appropriate testing requirements depend on the application and the system.

Why should compressed air be tested?

Poor-quality compressed air can contribute to:

For industries where compressed air comes into contact with products or critical processes, understanding air quality can be particularly important.

What does compressed air testing involve?

Testing programmes can assess relevant air-quality parameters based on:

IW Labs describes its compressed-air testing service as assessing parameters such as moisture, oil content and particulate contamination.

Who can benefit from compressed air testing?

Potential users include:

The exact testing programme should be designed according to the application rather than applying a generic test package.

Testing supports preventive maintenance

Testing can also provide useful information for maintenance teams.

If contamination levels change over time, the data may help identify potential issues in:

Compressed air testing with IW Labs

IW Labs provides compressed-air testing solutions and states that its programmes are tailored according to industry requirements, application type and system design.