AIR COMPRESSOR FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURING

Compressed air systems are widely used for various operations in the furniture industry, such as millwork, woodworking, and cabinetry. Compressed air is used from beginning to end of the woodworking process. Air compressors are used in cutting logs, drilling holes, sawing, spraying, painting and finishing the final products, among many other uses in furniture manufacturing.

The rotary screw compressors from ELGi offer efficiency in the woodworking process by enabling continuous operations with maximum productivity and profitability, making them suitable for the demands of the medium to large furniture manufacturing operations. Additionally, ELGi’s reciprocating/piston air compressors are ideal for low airflow capacity requirements. ELGi offers a wide range of rotary screw and piston air compressors for the varying demands of the furniture industry.

AMERICA’S GROWING FURNITURE INDUSTRY

The United States of America's furniture industry is expected to grow at 4.50% annually. California, New York, North Carolina, and Mississippi are some of the highest furniture manufacturing states in the US. Other furniture manufacturing states include Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont, and others. The abundant supply of Timber and easy transport makes North Carolina's High Point town the furniture capital of the world as it boasts many US-based and international furniture manufacturers. The United States of America is also among the top 10 furniture exporters in the world.

USES OF AIR COMPRESSORS IN THE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Air compressors are used in various processes in furniture and household woodworking operations. The compressed air systems are used to power pneumatic tools for multiple functions. Some of the typical applications of air compressors in the furniture industry are:

Sorting and cutting lumber :
Wood is carefully selected, sized, and molded as required for furniture manufacturing. Air compressors power pneumatic tools like industrial saws and rotors to cut and shape the lumber.
Spraying equipment :
The spraying equipment used for surface coating and finishing the furniture pieces is powered by an air compressor. Clean, dry, quality air is vital in this process to have a perfect finish.
Pneumatic nailing :
Air compressors power pneumatic nail guns in woodworking and furniture manufacturing. The pneumatic nail guns allow convenient and safer operations for driving the nail into the wood over manual tools.
Power drill feed systems :
Compressed air is used to power drill feed systems. The drill feed is the rate at which the drill turns to bore a hole in the wood.
Packaging and wrapping :
Woodwork facilities use pneumatic wrapping for faster packaging and sealing of the finished products. These facilities may require a screw or reciprocating air compressor based on the total airflow requirement of the facility.
Power glue or hot melt dispensing equipment :
Hot melt is used in the woodworking industry's product assembly and laminating applications. Air compressors power the hot melt dispensing equipment for these applications.

ADVANTAGES OF USING ROTARY SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR FOR THE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

ELGi's rotary screw air compressors offer high reliability, energy efficiency and precision for the various processes in furniture manufacturing and woodworking plants. ELGi air compressors are ideal for consumers in the woodworking industry looking for efficiency and high productivity in their operations. These air compressors provide consistent compressed air. The significant benefits of using ELGi rotary screw compressor systems for furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries are:

ELGi offers a wide range of rotary screw and piston air compressors for various applications in the furniture manufacturing and woodworking industry. Our experts are readily available to help you choose the suitable air compressor for your facility.