Background — Hidden Costs of Compressor-Based Cleaning
In manufacturing environments, removing metal chips and dust is an essential daily task for both quality control and safety. Many factories use compressed air generated by compressors for this cleaning work. However, compressors account for a particularly large share of a factory's total electricity consumption, and running compressors solely for cleaning results in enormous electricity costs.
Furthermore, noise from compressed air cleaning is a serious concern. The sharp metallic sounds and exhaust noise generated when using air guns damage workers' hearing, interfere with communication among nearby workers, and increase safety risks. Additionally, air hoses are heavy and difficult to maneuver, limiting the range of movement within the factory and significantly reducing work efficiency in many cases.
Challenge — The Need for "Sufficient Air Power" in an Alternative
To solve these problems, the client initially tried commercially available electric blowers on a trial basis. However, general-purpose electric blowers had insufficient air volume and pressure, unable to maintain the cleaning levels achieved with compressed air. In particular, blowing away metal chips and fine dust requires a certain level of air velocity and concentrated pressure.
What the client sought was a cleaning tool that was both cordless for free portability and provided powerful airflow comparable to compressed air. Existing electric blowers could not achieve both, and the situation of reverting to compressors continued.
Product Adopted — Electric Blower Baritobashi WZT-202
AirMore proposed the cordless electric blower "Baritobashi WZT-202." The Baritobashi delivers overwhelming air power that sets it apart from conventional electric blowers. Equipped with a rechargeable battery and requiring no air hose connection, it can be freely carried anywhere in the factory for cleaning work.
The nozzle design allows concentrated air discharge, handling stubborn chips and dust in tight gaps. Its lightweight design minimizes physical burden on operators even during extended use, making it ideal as a daily cleaning tool.
Results — Simultaneous Improvements in Electricity Costs, Noise & Worker Burden
With the adoption of Baritobashi, compressor operation for cleaning purposes became unnecessary, achieving significant electricity cost savings. Compressors can now be dedicated to their primary production equipment purposes, contributing to overall energy efficiency optimization.
Notable noise improvements were also achieved. The harsh noise from compressed air cleaning has been eliminated, dramatically improving the work environment. Workers have reported that they can now hold conversations without raising their voices and that ear fatigue has decreased.
Most importantly, eliminating the burden of dragging heavy air hoses has made cleaning work itself much faster. The convenience of simply picking up the cordless Baritobashi and immediately starting cleaning has also led to a shift in worker awareness. As a result, overall factory cleanliness has improved, contributing to product quality stabilization.