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Next generation compressors promise outstanding efficiency – the ultimate combination for new screw compressor range. PERMANENT MAGNET VARIABLE SPEED (PMVF) 2-STAGE COMPRESSORS Southern Cross Compressors announce the imminent launch of permanent magnet, variable frequency technology combined with next generation, 2-Stage screw airends. Developed by parent company Kaishan Corporation, these revolutionary new compressors offer industry a unique integrated systematic optimisation of the compressor unit, advanced permanent magnet motor and  Kaishan 2-stage technology to achieve outstanding en ..read more

FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING Most of Australia’s food processing and packaging industries rely on compressed air to provide power for production demands which vary greatly from industry type to seasonal variations. The selection of the right air compressor and system to match such needs is critical, not only for maximum productivity but to minimise the impact of rising energy costs. Today, with the introduction of new technologies in a wider and more sophisticated range of compressors and ancillary equipment, every operator has the opportunity to select a compressor that will match their a ..read more

  Many industries around the world are waking up to the potential for savings in compressed air generation costs. While compressed air generation is vital throughout the world to power production in major industries, it has become a constantly increasing cost factor due to rising energy prices. This is of particular concern for Australian industry dependent on keeping expense down to remain competitive. As a result, air compressor manufacturers have been under pressure to provide more cost-efficient and high-performance products and services to offset growing energy costs. But upgrading o ..read more

Salmon farm relies on Southern Cross Compressors On a recent holiday tour of the Apple Isle, I was fortunate enough to mix business with pleasure by visiting Huon Aquaculture’s salmon farming facilities at Hideaway Bay on Tasmania’s South east coast. I wanted to see how the company had utilised a series of air compressors in their operations. These compressors were from Southern Cross Compressors Australia Pty Ltd, a client company of mine and I was to write a short piece on their use by Huon. As I was travelling with wife Jenny and another couple of friends, Huon kindly arranged for the four ..read more

Southern Cross CEO, Mark Ferguson: “If Australian industry really wants to get serious about saving energy then it needs to take a close look at ‘two-stage’, air compressor technology. As energy costs continue to outstrip other business input expenses it is critical, more than ever before, to find new ways to save power. Two-stage compressors may just be one of the answers.” “Many customers get fixated with the capital cost of an air compressor and whilst those that want to save energy costs, will look a little deeper and review service costs, very few understand the long-term total operating ..read more

As China’s number one air compressor company boasting four large production facilities throughout the country, Kaishan produces more than 30,000 rotary screw compressors and 250,000 reciprocating compressors annually for application and installation throughout the world. Kashan’s entry into the global market was launched through the acquisition of Southern Cross Compressors Australia in 2012. Southern Cross has operated successfully in the local market for over 30 years and now offers the Australian market a greatly expanded range of quality air compressors (from 3 to 6000kW power) backed by a ..read more

With the rapidly rising cost of electricity, the answer to this headline question is complicated, with many variables affecting the real efficiencies relating to cost versus application.Most industries in Australia and throughout the world rely on compressed air as a major source of energy to operate equipment such as pneumatic controls, air tools, pumps, valve actuators, pistons and large-scale processes. Compressed air is used because it is a clean, safe and convenient energy source, but compressed air is also an expensive energy source. In fact, approximately 10% of the electricity supplied ..read more