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Automotive Manufacturing

Centrifugal Compressors for Automotive Manufacturing

Industry Requirements

As automotive manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve productivity and reduce operating costs, efficient and reliable compressed air systems have become more important than ever.

Compressed air plays a vital role in automotive manufacturing, powering critical processes such as assembly operations, paint systems, material handling, instrumentation, and automation. Reliable, energy-efficient compressed air systems help manufacturers maximize uptime, maintain consistent product quality, and reduce total operating costs.

As automotive production facilities continue to advance through automation and increased efficiency requirements, dependable compressed air systems will remain essential to supporting reliable plant operations.

Industry Solution

FS-Elliott's Class 0, oil-free, silicon-free, and Teflon-free, dry air provides a seamless match for the requirements of the automotive industry.

Building on over 65 years of experience, our Polaris industrial compressors feature the same durable and low-maintenance design from PAP Plus engineered compressors used in the petrochemical industry. A design that delivers long-lasting, reliable performance with the lowest cost of ownership. 

Our team of experts has extensive knowledge and experience in designing, developing, and optimizing compressed air systems that meet the unique requirements of automotive manufacturing. 

Automotive Manufacturing

  • Process Cooling
    Process Cooling

    Compressors help provide cooled air or refrigerants for cooling processes in steel plants. This includes cooling equipment, such as furnaces and machinery, to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

  • Pneumatic Equipment
    Pneumatic Equipment

    Compressed air is used to power a variety of pneumatic equipment including air hammers, sandblasters, blow guns, and impact wrenches.

  • Plant Utility Air
    Plant Utility Air

    Compressed air is used for pressurizing electrical panels to prevent the entrance of explosive gasses and for powering pneumatic tools, pumps, and fans.

  • Applying Coatings & Cutting
    Applying Coatings & Cutting

    Compressed air is used for applying coatings to the paper and throughout the cutting process.

  • Instrument Air
    Instrument Air

    Relies on compressed air for powering sensitive instrumentation critical to the petrochemical industry.

  • Spray Finishing Equipment
    Spray Finishing Equipment

    Compressed air is used to atomize and direct paint particles.

Products for Automotive Manufacturing


  • P300

    25- 60 m3/min
    900 - 2,220 CFM

  • P400

    45 - 100 m3/min
    1,500 - 3,400 CFM

  • P500

    70 - 130 m3/min
    2,600 - 4,500 CFM

  • P600

    110 - 190 m3/min
    4,000 - 6,800 CFM

  • P650

  • P700

    170 - 340 m3/min
    6,000 - 12,000 CFM

  • R1000

    Control System

  • R2000

    Control System

Case Study: Automotive Component Manufacturer Saves Over $100K


  1. Case Study

    Learn how an automotive component manufacturer increased their air supply and saved over $100K a year.

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  2. Background

    An automotive component manufacturer was operating five rotary screw compressors to deliver compressed air to their production lines.

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  3. Manufacturing Challenge

    Their current compressed air system could not keep up with demand, resulting in routine production shutdowns.

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  4. Results

    The plant was able to save over $100,000 a year, a direct result of lower energy requirements and fewer maintenance costs.

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Learn how an automotive component manufacturer increased their air supply and saved over $100K a year.

View full case study.

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FS-Elliott and their easy-to-maintain compressors were significant factors in our decision. We are highly impressed with their level of service and quality.
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