Cicli Adriatica Enhances Efficiency and Production Flow with ELGi Compressed Air Solutions

08 Jul 2024

ELGi EN Series screw air compressors delivers up to 30% reductions in energy consumption

Waterloo, Belgium, 9 July 2024: Cicli Adriatica, a renowned Italian bicycle manufacturer, has chosen ELGi Compressors Europe, to optimise their compressed air system and drive energy savings at their plant in Pesaro, Italy. With the EN7V electric oil-lubricated rotary screw air compressor from the ELGi EN Series, Cicli Adriatica achieved an impressive 30% reduction in energy consumption, significantly surpassing the performance of their previous system.

Cicli Adriatica, established in 1946, operates from a 3,200 square meter facility, producing around 20,000 bicycles annually. Celebrated for their originality, quality, and reliability, Cicli Adriatica upholds the highest production standards. Essential components are meticulously designed and manufactured in-house from selected materials and undergo stringent quality controls and testing to ensure exceptional performance.

Facing efficiency challenges with their existing piston compressors, Cicli Adriatica sought a new compressed air solution. The replacement system needed to ensure a seamless production workflow, offering reliability, energy efficiency, and the ability to maintain consistent pressure without interruptions. With the support of ELGi’s Channel Partner Consulair, Cicli Adriatica selected the ELGi EN7V screw air compressor. Thanks to Consulair’s speed and professionalism, the unit was commissioned in 2022, and has been successfully integrated into Cicli Adriatica’s production processes, including wheel assembly, frame setup, chain cutting, and bike packaging. To ensure uninterrupted production during maintenance of the main compressor, the company also installed a similar secondary backup unit.

“Quality is paramount in our manufacturing processes,” said Filippo Domenicucci, Managing Director at Cicli Adriatica. “We rely on compressed air for assembling bicycles using pneumatic tools and specialised machinery. It is crucial for Cicli Adriatica to utilise sustainable equipment that ensures energy efficiency and in doing so, reduces running costs. With the support and technology from ELGi, we not only achieved a 30% reduction in energy costs compared to our previous system, but we were also able to reduce our carbon emissions and overall environmental impact.”

"ELGi provides customers with a wide range of compressed air solutions that enhance their efficiency, deliver low cost of ownership, and are backed by responsive technical support and expert service," said Niccolò Casini, Director of Product Management at ELGi. "The EN Series exemplifies our commitment to utilising the best technologies while manufacturing high-end products that deliver superior reliability, and an energy-efficient design, in a compact size. It is the ideal choice for businesses looking for a compressor that occupies a small footprint and requires low maintenance."

ELGi’s EN Series compressors are ideal for small and medium-scale manufacturing applications across diverse industries. Equipped with our proprietary air ends featuring an energy-efficient η-V profile in a 4/5 lobe configuration, these units deliver exceptional performance. The EN Series is designed to operate in high ambient temperatures (up to 45°C), with key components capable of handling up to 50°C. Its advanced air-cooling system, with separate hot and cold zones, ensures a longer compressor lifespan. Additionally, EN Series screw air compressors are renowned for their low noise levels which in turn allow for enhanced communication, concentration, and employee well-being in a quieter workplace.

Learn more about ELGi’s EN Series products here.

About ELGi

ELGi Compressors is a global air compressor manufacturer with operations in nearly all European countries and with a broad line of innovative and technologically superior compressed air systems. ELGi has consistently worked towards ensuring that its customers achieve their productivity goals while keeping the cost of ownership low. ELGi offers a complete range of compressed air solutions, from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw compressors and oil-lubricated reciprocating compressors to dryers, filters, and downstream accessories. The company's portfolio of over 400 products has found wide applications across industries. For further information on the organisation and its products, please visit https://www.elgi.com/eu.