Facility: Glass recycling plant.
Services delivered: Compressed air system design and installation, Atlas Copco compressor installation and a distribution air-line network.
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Modern glass recycling facilities rely heavily on automation to achieve high throughput and accurate material separation. Compressed air is a critical utility within these systems, supporting pneumatic actuators, control valves, and air-operated mechanisms throughout the sorting process.
At the Yatala facility, compressed air was required to:
The challenge was designing and installing a compressed air system capable of supporting these functions reliably, while meeting the performance demands of a large-scale recycling operation.
QCAS delivered a complete compressed air system design and installation tailored to the operational requirements of the glass recycling plant.
The project scope included:
The system was engineered to deliver consistent pressure and flow to critical pneumatic components, while also supporting the protection and reliable operation of electrical control cabinets in a dusty industrial environment.
QCAS’ approach prioritised correct system design, installation quality, and long-term reliability – ensuring the compressed air infrastructure supports plant performance from day one.
The completed compressed air system provides the VISY Yatala glass recycling plant with a robust, high-capacity air supply that supports continuous, automated operation.
Key outcomes include:
The project demonstrates QCAS’ capability to deliver complex, high-value compressed air systems for major industrial facilities where performance, reliability, and correct engineering are non-negotiable.
