Hi-Line Industries Ltd

Hi-line Industries Ltd have considerable experience in the supply of alternative filter elements which are ‘copy exact’ replacements for original equipment fitments. Filter elements are consumable wear parts that are essential in providing the maximum protection to downstream equipment and production processes.

As a key supplier of compressed-air filter elements to the UK market, Hi-line Industries Ltd undertake full test and air quality analysis of the filter media that they supply. Now, however, this valuable service is also available to cover the testing of any filtration media products, including competitors equipment. The choice of the correct filter element has a direct effect on operational costs, and experience shows that the air quality can help minimise or even eliminate unnecessary costs.

The ZLD series of condensate drains now available from Hi-line Industries are designed to eliminate accumulated contaminants from pressurised air systems. They incorporate a level control which ensures zero air loss during the condensate discharge process which is via a diaphragm valve.

The HPD range of ‘point of use dryers’ from Hi-line Industries are compact and cost effective and feature a ‘minimum downtime’ cartridge change. They are ideally suited for remote installations, or wherever there may be only limited access available.

The new range of Hi-DRI compressed air membrane dryers from Hi-line Industries have been re-engineered to be technologically superior products, achieving new standards for reliability, performance and energy efficiency. They feature a patented arrangement of structurally packed, permeable hollow fibres spirally wound on a support core. This creates an optimised design combining efficient air flow with high contact areas to maximise the drying performance within a compact unit size. These products are ideal for in-line installation to ensure the delivery of dry compressed air at the point of use. This ensures maximum effectiveness with virtually any dewpoint or degree of drying being achievable.

The Nitrogen generators available from Hi-line Industries can be matched to individual site demand requirements of Nitrogen users to ensure maximum economy and performance. Nitrogen gas is commonly used throughout many industries where safe, inert environments are required. This includes the petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, paint and varnish industries as well as the production of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, together with electronic and glass products.

The range of successful smart adsorption air dryers launched by Hi-line Industries Ltd have been even further enhanced by the addition of touch-screen technology incorporated into their automatic energy management system (AEMS). This cutting edge facility enables remote dial-in control via mobile phone or laptop, while even lower running costs are achieved by using a blower/fan, rather than the more expensively produced compressed air, for desiccant regeneration.

Hi-line are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Nigel Winfield to the management team, reporting directly to company directors, Steven Smith and Michael Thurlow.

The service department operated by Hi-line Industries employs experienced personnel, dedicated to their own range of compressed air treatment products, but also trained on competitor’s equipment. This enables them to provide a discrete third party support to compressor companies and other OEM’s. Many Hi-line products are sold ‘unbranded’ for incorporation into compressed air equipment packages offered by other manufacturers and suppliers. For these companies, Hi-line can provide maintenance, servicing and spares back-up, covering their own and competitors’ equipment, while their engineers use overalls, vehicles and service reports that are un-liveried.

The new Filtersoft range of cartridge filters from Hi-line Industries Ltd are claimed to offer savings of up to 75% compared to the cost of other manufacturers products. These savings are achieved, however, without any compromise on build quality, performance or anticipated service life.

A full range of HPS (heatless pressure swing) adsorption dryers for compressed air systems are available from Hi-line Industries Ltd. These have been designed with simplified ‘plug and play’ installation combining high efficiency with minimum running cost, while also providing reliability based upon the latest technological advancements.

Hi-line Industries Ltd are pleased to welcome Kevin Morris to their management team, which will enable the company to provide major customers with a more personalised service. He has been appointed to the new position of Business Development Manager, and has responsibilities for OEM accounts, distributors and compressor manufacturers or suppliers. An important initial responsibility will also include overseeing a major military contract that has recently been acquired by the company.

A full range of chillers for water and other process liquids can now be supplied by Hi-line Industries Ltd. Designated as their Hi-Cool range with 27 models available, liquid cooling capacities from 3.2 to 426kW and nominal water flows from 550 to 73,270 litres/hour can be accommodated with liquid inlet/outlet temperatures of 20/15°C and an ambient of 25°C. For inlet/outlet temperatures of 12/7°C and ambient of 32°C, the cooling capacities and nominal flow rates would be reduced by 70-75% overall. High COP is achieved across the range, with chillers providing almost three times more cooling power than their electrical consumption.

The latest Arctic Energy range of compressed-air refrigerant dryers from Hi-line Industries Ltd combine high build quality with reliability, and provide an operating efficiency designed to achieve a minimum energy profile.

Within a multi-outlet compressed air installation there may be only a few stations where desiccant dry-air is an absolute requirement. In these circumstances, the Hi-Zorb units manufactured by Hi-line Industries Ltd can provide the economic solution to constant -40°C dewpoint air supplies provided at pre-determined points of use. The small product footprint is also ideal for installation where factory floor space is at a premium.

A new range of compressed air filter units from Hi-line have been designed with economy and efficiency in mind, for the removal of oil, water, particulates and gaseous aerosols from compressed air systems using a range of high performance filtration elements.

The latest smart versions of the ZL-HBP desiccant air dryers manufactured by Hi-Line Industries Ltd are claimed to offer the lowest cost of ownership currently available for adsorption dryers. Their unique control system monitors and modifies operating parameters to ensure the compressed air inlet conditions are matched to the dewpoint required.