Purchase price: This cost factor is the upfront expense you will incur, which over time, becomes less important particularly with equipment that operates with minimal downtime for a long time. This is particularly true in the case of Quincy air compressor units that are equipped with innovative features.
Parts and service: This portion of the overall cost varies depending on the specific model of air compressor you own and its application. It can be determined by calculating both the schedule and cost of the regular maintenance baseline. Demanding or high-stress use must also be considered for the need for genuine replacement parts and the costs involved in repairing major components.
Energy costs: For the whole duration of the operating life of your Quincy air compressor, energy has the biggest portion of its true life cycle cost. This expense often fluctuates which directly impacts your overall profitability. Thus, it’s crucial to consider units that have more energy-efficient features to reduce the effect of energy costs on your machine’s operational life.
Apart from the three factors above, there are also additional factors that have to be considered as well, based on your application requirements and the compressor’s configuration. These often include load profile, energy recovery, demand charges, unloaded energy costs, air leak losses, system pressure set points, bleed down losses, and more. So, you have to be aware of these factors to keep your equipment’s ROI on track.