The food and beverage industry encompasses a wide spectrum - from raw agricultural products to processed foods and diverse beverages such as soft drinks, juices, and alcoholic drinks. As these products have a direct impact on consumer health, strict standards for hygiene, safety, and quality are imperative throughout the production process.

Compressed air plays a critical role in nearly every stage of food and beverage manufacturing. Whether used for sorting, mixing, aeration, filling, or packaging, the air must be clean, dry, and completely oil-free to prevent any risk of contamination. Oil-free compressors ensure the purity of compressed air, minimizing the risk of airborne pollutants that could compromise product safety or brand integrity.

ADEKOM fully complies with the rigorous standards for contamination-free compressed air in food and beverage applications. Our oil-free compressor systems are TÜV-certified to ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 0, guaranteeing air that is completely free from oil aerosols and vapors. This certification reinforces our commitment to safeguarding both product quality and your company’s hard-earned reputation.

Compressed air applications in the food and beverage industry include:

• Automation and Process Control

Compressed air powers actuators and valves on automated filling, bottling, and packaging lines. Using oil-free air eliminates the risk of clogging and ensures the safe operation of precision equipment.

• Pneumatic Conveying

Powdered materials such as milk powder, flour, or cocoa are pneumatically conveyed using compressed air. Oil-free systems prevent contamination of these ingredients and maintain product purity.

• Fermentation

In processes such as wine making, yogurt production, and citric acid fermentation, compressed air delivers oxygen to support microbial activity. Even minimal oil contamination can inhibit bacterial performance and compromise product outcomes.

• Air Blowing and Cleaning

Prior to filling, compressed air is often used to clean bottles, packaging materials, and molds. Oil-contaminated air may alter taste, compromise hygiene, or even damage packaging integrity.

• PET Bottle Blowing

PET bottle manufacturing involves inflating preforms into full-size bottles using high-pressure (up to 40 bar) oil-free air. Reliable, clean air is essential for producing hygienic containers for water, juices, and carbonated beverages.

ADEKOM provides a complete range of oil-free compressed air solutions tailored to the food and beverage industry:

• ET Series Oil-Free Screw Compressors

Utilizing German-patented oil-free conversion technology, these compressors deliver clean, Class 0 oil-free air without the need for additional high-efficiency oil filters or activated carbon filters. They offer cost savings and superior reliability. Hundreds of units have been successfully deployed in domestic and international food and beverage projects, including retrofits of traditional oil-lubricated systems.

• KDS Series Dry-Type Oil-Free Screw Compressors

Featuring a German-engineered super coating on the airend for extended lifespan and reduced maintenance. Low noise, minimal wear parts, and a two-stage compression design ensure stable performance for sensitive processes such as fermentation, pneumatic conveying, and wastewater treatment.

• KDS-L Series Low-Pressure Oil-Free Compressors & KGF Series Oil-Free Blowers

Designed for low-pressure applications that demand Class 0 air quality, these units are ideal for material transport, cleaning, and odor-sensitive tasks.

• KSP Series PET Blowing Oil-Free Compressors

A hybrid system combining oil-free screw compression with piston booster technology. This integrated, space-saving solution delivers reliable, high-pressure (medium to high) oil-free air with low energy consumption—ideal for PET bottle production in beverage and bottled water lines.