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Process Air Blowers

When Twickenham Plating—a respected name in British metal finishing—faced a costly energy challenge, they turned to Airtec for a smarter solution.

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Twickenham Plating

Bespoke Air Blower System Installation

Back in 2014, their team needed to replace two ageing 55kW Hoffman blowers used in the post-plating drying process. After a detailed review, Airtec discovered the original blower setup wasn’t aligned with the actual application requirements.

A Smarter, More Efficient Approach

Airtec proposed a bold alternative: swap each 55kW unit for a compact 3.7kW side channel blower. A trial was conducted, and the results were striking. The smaller blower outperformed the legacy system by precisely matching air mass and pressure to the outlet surface area and required drying velocity.

"We will forever be indebted to Airtec for the cost savings they’ve delivered. They’re our first call for anything air-related—thank you!"

Proven Results for UK Manufacturing

  • Over £2.5 million saved in energy costs over 12 years
  • £220,000 saved annually
  • 1.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions reduced
  • Ongoing savings year after year

A Partnership Built on Engineering Excellence

It’s been a genuine pleasure working with Twickenham Plating over the past 12 years. They represent a rare breed of UK manufacturer—where experienced engineers are empowered to experiment, optimise, and make bold decisions. Whether improving output efficiency or dramatically cutting operating costs, they’ve shown what’s possible with the right technical partner.

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