VISY

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:

• Operate pneumatic actuators and control systems within automated sorting machinery
• Support the reliable operation of electrical control cabinets, including positive pressurisation to protect sensitive components from dust, debris, and contamination
• Deliver stable pressure and volume across a large, complex industrial site
  

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:

• Design and installation of a high-capacity compressed air system to support automated plant operations
• Installation of three 160 kW Atlas Copco compressors, configured to provide reliable supply, redundancy, and system stability
• Design and installation of a full Air Line network to ensure efficient distribution of compressed air across the facility
• Integration of the compressed air system with automated sorting equipment and electrical cabinet pressurisation requirements
  

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:

• Reliable compressed air delivery for automated sorting and control systems
• Stable operation of pneumatic actuators and control valves across the plant
• Improved protection and reliability of electrical control cabinets through consistent air supply
• A professionally installed Air Line network designed for long-term industrial use
• Confidence that the compressed air system will support high-throughput recycling operations reliably
  

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.