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Overview

For dry bulk transport operators, compressor efficiency can directly influence fuel consumption, unloading time and day-to-day operating costs. Selecting a lightweight, efficient compressor can therefore deliver benefits across the entire fleet operation.

Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V., a Dutch logistics provider specializing in dry bulk products, technical gases and warehousing, selected the Gardner Denver XK18 screw compressor for its dry bulk fleet. The company reported fuel savings of up to 3 litres per hour, together with shorter unloading times, low installation weight and low maintenance costs.

Challenge: Improving Dry Bulk Fleet Efficiency

Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V., established in 1964, operates in dry bulk transport, technical gases and warehousing. Improving the efficiency of its dry bulk vehicles required compressor equipment capable of combining effective unloading performance with lower operating costs.

Key considerations included:

  • Reducing fuel consumption during compressor operation.
  • Shortening dry bulk unloading times.
  • Keeping compressor installation weight low.
  • Limiting maintenance costs.
  • Supporting the company's Responsible Care principles.

Solution: XK18 Screw Compressor for Dry Bulk Vehicles

Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V. selected the Gardner Denver XK18 screw compressor for its dry bulk vehicles.

The company initially installed 20 XK18 units in 2012. Following the results of those installations, it placed another substantial order for DRUM XK18 compressors in 2013.

The XK18 was selected for a combination of performance and operational advantages, including fuel efficiency, faster unloading, low installation weight and low maintenance requirements.

FUEL SAVINGS

Up to

3

L/h

During operation

Reported fuel cost savings from the XK18 compressor.

INITIAL INSTALLATION

20

units

Installed in 2012

Twenty XK18 compressors were installed before the subsequent repeat order.

REPEAT ORDER

2013

Further XK18 investment

A substantial additional order followed the initial 2012 installations.

Customer Quote

"On top of the high performance of the XK18, also the low installation weight as well as the low maintenance costs offer us daily operational advantages."

Frank SimonsDirector-Owner at Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V.

Impact and Results

Fuel Savings of Up to 3 Litres per Hour

A primary reason for selecting the XK18 was its reported fuel cost savings of up to 3 litres per hour. This provides a direct efficiency benefit during regular compressor operation.

Shorter Unloading Times

The company also reported improved vehicle efficiency through shorter unloading times, helping make dry bulk discharge operations more efficient.

Low Installation Weight

The XK18's low installation weight provides an additional daily operational advantage for the dry bulk fleet.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Low maintenance costs were another benefit highlighted directly by the customer, supporting the overall operating-cost case for the compressor.

Repeat Fleet Investment

After installing 20 units in 2012, Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V. placed another substantial XK18 order in 2013, demonstrating continued use of the solution within its fleet.

 

Key Takeaways

  • The XK18 screw compressor is designed for dry bulk vehicle applications.
  • Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V. reported fuel savings of up to 3 litres per hour.
  • Shorter unloading times contributed to improved vehicle efficiency.
  • Low installation weight provides additional operational advantages.
  • Low maintenance costs support day-to-day fleet efficiency.
  • Following an initial installation of 20 units, the customer placed a further substantial order for XK18 compressors.

Download the XK18 Dry Bulk Compressor Case Study

Discover how the XK18 screw compressor helps a dry bulk transport fleet reduce fuel consumption, accelerate unloading and achieve daily operational benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Compressor efficiency affects the energy required during unloading. In this application, Gé Simons Internationaal Transport B.V. reported fuel savings of up to 3 litres per hour with the XK18.
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