Why financing an air compressor makes smart sense

 Investing in a new air compressor or compressed air system can overhaul production, improve product quality, boost efficiency and safeguard reliability. Financing options makes it easier to plan and budget.

Air compressors and their systems are typically long-term investments for manufacturers and industrial facilities, with most looking at a decade of operation. With so many production processes reliant on compressed air, it’s considered a “fourth utility.” Air compressors operate in an ecosystem, though, and their usage also contributes to as much as 30% of a company’s energy costs. Ensuring system efficiency and securing modern equipment via financing helps minimize those costs and maximize ROI.

It’s important to think of air compression systems as key components in energy efficiency, product quality and reliable operations. With an upgraded system, a business can lower its energy consumption and reduce its utility costs. A new system is more reliable, so breakdowns and maintenance are reduced. Cleaner air can help tools perform at their peak and improve product quality — especially in industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

Upgrades always come with budget considerations, though, and a new compressed air system can be a significant capital expense. Financing protects cash flow while enabling access to better- performing, more energy-efficient systems. It’s a strategic way to move forward without dipping into operating capital or credit lines, and monthly payments make it easier to budget for essential upgrades.

Pattons provides financing for companies that align with their unique business needs. This means adapting to a company’s project timelines, seasonal cash flows and other factors that affect operations. Options like 0% interest and no payment for 90 days make financing accessible to all businesses, giving them the opportunity to upgrade when they need it most.

Betting on bigger

For companies upgrading to larger systems, the increased capacity can enable production to scale. This can future-proof the business for growing demand or help it ramp up production to meet deadlines. Many companies will see dramatic transformations when they no longer are held back by aging systems that break down or require significant maintenance.

Financing with Pattons helps companies act sooner. Instead of making a big capital outlay, it enables them to spread the cost over time while still getting the reliability and efficiency they need right now.

A bigger system could include new air compressors, piping, filters, dryers or more, depending on the operation. Pattons works with businesses to size and spec the right solution. It provides complete turnkey system delivery — including installation, piping, and remote monitoring — to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption.

Pattons can finance almost any part of a compressed air system, even the installation itself. When paired with a professional air audit, financing can help prioritize the upgrades that deliver the fastest return on investment.

Financing can include:

  • Air compressors
  • Filtration and piping
  • Dryers, chillers and blowers
  • System master controllers
  • Remote monitoring
  • Receiver tanks
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Medical air and vacuum
  • Installation and more

Pattons partners with LEAF to offer equipment financing at interest rates lower than the national mortgage index. It has no impact on a company’s current credit lines. Explore our LEAF financing options.

The cost of inaction

Delaying necessary upgrades always comes at a cost, and that is usually measured in energy usage, repairs, product quality and overall downtime. Waiting too long may even cost more than acting early.

The U.S. Department of Energy has reported that 20% – 30% of compressed air around the country is being wasted through leaks. Water and oil contamination cause damage to products and shut down production. Production delays cause companies to lose customers.

Financing helps companies to avoid these risks, particularly when their current air compression systems are aging or faltering. It eliminates these challenges and provides an opportunity for companies to reduce operating costs and improve operations.

Ready to modernize your system without the upfront cost? Contact us. https://www.pattonsinc.com/contact/.

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