As a leading manufacturer, P&A International’s long-term strategy for remaining competitive includes goals for using energy more efficiently. In 2013, P&A International conducted a power factor study at its facility in DongGuan. The facility was paying approximately $9,000USD/month in a power factor penalty and the company wanted to reduce this penalty.
P&A International also wanted to improve the efficiency and capacity of the plant’s electrical distribution system and the productivity of the equipment it serves.
“We have an experienced team who work on the latest state-of-the-art technology and machines to provide highly reliable products. We needed to improve our power consumption in order to provide the full package.”
“We are constantly exploring new technologies and processes for our extrusion services, so that we can pass any savings onto our customers. Our goal is to deliver aluminium extrusions from China with high tolerance and the lowest possible cost,” said the P&A International spokesperson.
As a result of the power factor study, supplemental capacitance was added to the distribution system and the power factor increased from 67 to 93 per cent. The $9,000/month power factor penalty was virtually eliminated.
By correcting the system power factor, the P&A International benefits from an increased efficiency and capacity of the facility without expanding.
“In an energy-intensive industry such as ours, it’s important to undertake a power factor study to discover ways to gain the benefits of a higher power factor.”
“Since the project’s total cost was about $75,000, the project paid for itself in less than one year!” said the P&A International spokesperson.
As a result of the increase in efficiency, P&A International is driving faster and more cost-effective aluminium extrusion services for its customers, which includes automotive, consumer electronics, manufacturing companies and OEMs globally. The company is also improving the efficiency and delivery of its proven custom extrusion services,
“By identifying areas of potential improvement and implementing projects, our plants are achieving impressive energy and cost savings. Continuous improvement is something we pride ourselves on and our commitment will only strengthen into the future.”
About PA International:
Founded in 2008, P&A International is a China-based company formed by partners with an engineering background. Its main focus is manufacturing of skill and technology intense parts and components in China.