In the highly automated engine manufacturing industry, compressed air is the "invisible blood" of the production line—robotic arms, AGVs, and pneumatic tools cannot function without it for a second. However, compressed air leaks are often the factory's largest "invisible electricity bill sinkhole."

The Real Pain Points of a Leading Enterprise
This factory has more than 3 air compressor rooms, with 15–20 air compressors in each room. Air compressors are among the largest power-consuming units besides production equipment. Every year, they spend tens of thousands of yuan to hire a third-party inspection company for a factory-wide leak inspection. However, during daily inspections, they still rely on traditional methods—listening with the human ear and spraying soapy water.

The inconveniences of these methods are very prominent:

• Severe noise interference: The noise in the air compressor rooms is huge, and inspectors experience significant discomfort when staying inside for long periods.

• High-altitude operation risks: Some pipelines are installed at high positions above the ground, requiring personnel to climb for inspection, posing safety hazards.

• Cumbersome and time-consuming operations: Some pipelines are blocked by fences; fences must be removed first, and then reinstalled after inspection, resulting in a lengthy process.

• Limited coverage: Two people spending half a day can only inspect a small area, with most areas remaining inaccessible.

Before coming into contact with Fluke's acoustic imagers, the environmental protection department of this enterprise was first introduced to Fluke acoustic imagers. After comparing multiple products and validating with actual units, they ultimately purchased two units of the latest acoustic imager, the i1020C.

Why choose theii1020C?

• High sensitivity: 202 MEMS sensors coupled with upgraded algorithms allow precise positioning of even minor leaks.

• Strong anti-interference: Manual dragging to adjust the frequency band range ensures that the high-noise environment of the air compressor room does not affect detection.

• Long-distance safe detection: Interfaces on high-altitude pipes and behind fences can be scanned from the ground, eliminating the need for climbing or dismantling fences.

• Lightweight and portable: The unit weighs only 1.2 kg, making one-handed inspections effortless.

• One-click report generation: Reports are produced immediately on-site after testing, saving time on data organization later.

How is the two-year payback calculated?
In the past, this enterprise spent tens of thousands of yuan annually just on third-party inspections. Moreover, because traditional methods only allowed for random sampling, many leak points were not discovered in time, resulting in wasted electricity bills.
After using the ii1020C for full-plant inspections, they calculated based on the leak points actually detected and the estimated energy savings: By purchasing two units and having their own operations and maintenance team perform daily maintenance and inspections, the savings from third-party inspection fees and electricity costs over two years are sufficient to cover the equipment costs.
In other words, after two years, the equipment is essentially "free," and it continues to save money for the factory every year.

Efficiency improvement is even more intuitive
The maintenance team originally had 3–5 people. Previously, two people working for half a day could only inspect a small area. Now, one person can complete a full-plant inspection, covering a larger area and conducting more thorough checks. Moreover, they no longer have to endure the noise of the air compressor room, climb high places, or remove fences, making their work much easier.