Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd. has installed AIRnet, a modular compressed air piping system from Atlas Copco, at its Tarapur plant. AIRnet
delivers quality air from the compressor to the point of use and will offer annual energy savings for the plant of up to 56,000 kWh.
Established in 1978, Siyaram is a market-leading manufacturer of yarns, home furnishings and garments with its plant equipped with the latest machinery for textile manufacture.
Installing AIRnet is fast and simple as no welding, gluing or crimping is required. AIRnet’s modular system of corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum pipes are highly durable and feature self-aligning, fully-sealed polymer fittings with integrated O-rings that eliminate any possibility of leaks.
The low friction factor of aluminum and the seamless connections minimize pressure drop. This, combined with the bigger inner diameter, ensures high efficiency. In compliance with industrial standards, AIRnet pipes are pre-painted in blue for compressed air or green for nitrogen gas, for easy network identification.
Energy savings
At Siyaram, the AIRnet piping system is connected to an Atlas Copco 250 kW oil free air compressor ZT 250 which enables the pressure drop by 0.2 bar and results in energy saving of 3.5 kW per hour. The compressor runs for about 8,000 hours per year. Hence annual savings in energy consumption will be close to 56,000 kWh. In turn, this reduces annual CO2 emissions by 54 tons, which, over 10 years, is equivalent to planting of 2,400 trees.
“Our relationship with Atlas Copco goes back more than 20 years,” says Mr. P.K. Archarya. Senior President (Technical), Siyaram Silk Mills Ltd. “When we need ‘air’, it is always supplied by Atlas Copco equipment. We believe in Atlas Copco because they are a quality supplier. Their services are good. They are way ahead of any other suppliers and just a phone call away. When we decide to expand further, we will definitely use Atlas Copco’s AIRnet system.”
Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, the company delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. Founded in 1873 with is base in Stockholm, Sweden, the company has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2012, it had 39,800 employees and revenues of BSEK 90.5 (BEUR 10.5).
Atlas Copco (India) Ltd. started operations in 1960. With 22 offices across India, and the registered office at Pune, the company had 
about 2,500 employees in 2012, and in the period from April 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013, its revenues amounted to INR 2,600 crores (MEUR 400).
Compressor Technique Service is a division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area. It provides a complete range of aftermarket services with the aim of maximizing customers’ productivity. The division focuses on spare parts supply, professional service, air monitoring and connectivity solutions. Its divisional headquarters are located in Antwerp, Belgium.