R Kumar of Elgi: We plan to increase our range of portable screw air compressors

Speaking on the key applications of mobile air compressors in construction, mining, and drilling operations, Ramesh Kumar G, General Manager – Portables, ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle-east), Elgi Equipments, said, “Air compressors are used in a range of applications in construction and mining operations. Some key areas of usage include piling, road cleaning, rock anchoring, sandblasting, shotcrete, pigging, blue metal, coal mining, iron ore mining, granite mining, marble mining, and sandstone. Demand for air compressors is increasing consistently year on year on account of various government initiatives in infrastructure development.”

He added, “ELGi has recently launched its two high-performance and energy-efficient electric-powered PG 110E -13.5 and the diesel-powered PG 575 – 225 portable air compressors that offer our customers low maintenance costs, high energy efficiency, and high productivity. A highly efficient three-stage filtration system makes these portable compressors suitable for operations in various dusty environments, delivering unmatched performance under the toughest site conditions.”

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