Air system cuts noise
August 1st 2008 A new compressed air
technology called the
Exhausted Air Recycling
System or EARS, is said to
be redefining the
production of compressed
air and producing benefits
in terms of workplace health
and safety.
EARS provides a closed
loop between the air
compressor and the air tool
by capturing exhausted air
and returning it to the EARS
manifold fitted to the
compressor. With the
capture of exhausted air at
the pneumatic product, all
noise and contaminants
normally ejected next to the
user are sent back to the
compressor via filters.
This means exhaust noise
is significantly reduced and
tool lubrication oil or
foreign matter travelling in
the air is taken away. There
is no exhausted air blowing
dust or other matter around
the workshop. Other benefits
claimed include reduced
power consumption due to
the re-circulating exhausted
air allowing the compressor
to work much less to
generate and maintain the
pressure needed.
The system has been
awarded the OHS WorkSafe
'Best Solution to a Health
and Safety Risk'. It is
available in the UK through
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