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Automotive

Reliable, Oil-Free Compressed Air for Continuous Automotive Production

Industry Requirements

Automotive assembly plants operate around the clock, and compressed air systems must match that pace without interruption.

Compressed air powers critical processes throughout the plant, including robotic assembly, paint shop operations, material handling, instrumentation, and automation. In paint applications, even trace amounts of oil or contamination can cause costly defects, rework, and finish failures.

Reliable, contaminant-free compressed air systems help manufacturers maintain consistent product quality, maximize uptime, and reduce total operating costs across continuous production environments.

Industry Solution

Certified to ISO 8573-1 Class 0, FS-Elliott's oil-free, silicone-free, and Teflon-free air eliminates the contamination risks that cause paint adhesion failures, fish-eye defects, and rejected panels in automotive paint operations and robotic assembly.

Building on over 60 years of experience, our Polaris industrial compressors feature the same durable and low-maintenance design that demanding continuous-duty industries rely on, delivering long-lasting 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

  • 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.

  • 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 - 155 m3/min
    2,600 - 5,450 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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