Stop Air Leaks. Start Saving Money.
Did you know that even a 3mm air leak can cost hundreds of pounds in wasted energy every year? At PCM Engineering, our advanced leak detection services identify and eliminate leaks across your compressed air system — helping you save money, reduce energy waste, and protect equipment performance.
Our Leak Detection Service Includes:
- Ultrasonic Leak Surveys – Using specialist equipment to pinpoint hidden leaks.
- Full System Checks – From compressors to pipework, valves, and fittings.
- Detailed Reporting – Clear documentation highlighting leak locations and potential cost savings.
- On-the-Spot Repairs – Where possible, our engineers carry out fixes immediately.
Benefits of Leak Detection:
- Lower energy bills and reduced carbon footprint
- Improved system performance and reliability
- Extended equipment life by reducing unnecessary strain
- Rapid ROI — many leak surveys pay for themselves within weeks
Stop Wasting Energy: PCM AIRPOWER Ultrasonic Leak Detection
Air leaks are the single greatest source of wasted energy in most compressed air systems, silently draining your budget and driving up utility bills. PCM AIRPOWER offers a specialized Ultrasonic Leak Detection Service designed to quickly identify, quantify, and prioritize these hidden energy losses, turning waste into immediate savings.
Why Leak Detection is Crucial for Efficiency
A well-maintained air compressor system can still suffer from crippling inefficiencies due to distribution leaks. These leaks often go unnoticed because the background noise of a plant room masks the hiss of escaping air.
The Cost of Compressed Air Leaks
Compressed air is essentially processed electricity, and leaks are equivalent to paying for power you don’t use.
- Significant Energy Loss: On average, an unmaintained compressed air system can lose 20% to 30% of its capacity to leaks.
- The Financial Drain: Depending on your site’s operational hours and electricity tariff, a persistent leak the size of a pen tip can cost you thousands of pounds per year in wasted energy. For a typical industrial plant, the total annual cost of pipework leaks alone can be substantial, often ranking among the top energy efficiency issues.
Our Advanced Ultrasonic Leak Detection Service
At PCM AIRPOWER, we utilize cutting-edge ultrasonic leak detection equipment for a non-intrusive and highly accurate audit of your entire system.
How It Works
- High-Frequency Scanning: Our technicians use specialized sensors that listen for the high-frequency sounds produced by air escaping under pressure. This allows us to pinpoint even the smallest leaks, regardless of loud surrounding plant noise.
- Quantification & Sizing: The equipment doesn’t just find the leak; it helps us estimate the rate of air loss. This allows us to accurately determine the size of the leak.
- Cost Estimation: We use the quantifiable air loss data, combined with your site’s specific tariff (Kilowatt-hour price), to calculate a precise budget cost of the wasted energy for each identified leak.
Example: We can tell you that fixing a specific faulty coupling, which is wasting 10 cfmof air, will save you approximately £1,500 per year based on your electricity rate.
Key Benefits of Our Service
- Targeted Repairs: We provide a detailed report prioritizing leaks based on their cost and size, allowing your maintenance team to address the most expensive issues first.
- Rapid Return on Investment: The savings generated from fixing even a few major leaks often pay for the cost of the audit service within months.
- Reduced Compressor Run Time: By eliminating air loss, you reduce the demand on your compressor, decreasing its load and run hours, which also extends its lifespan.
Your Path to a More Efficient Plant Room
The PCM AIRPOWER Leak Detection Service is the fastest way to achieve measurable, immediate energy savings. We provide the intelligence you need to make cost-effective maintenance decisions.
Ready to stop paying for air that just leaks away?