Steam solutions on another level

January 14, 2022

Atlas Copco Specialty Rental’s “Plug and steam” solutions have been designed for those steam projects where time, speed, and flexibility are essential. ​​​​​​​By installing the 8T unit, capable of delivering 8 ton steam per hour, on Specialty Rental's award-winning Safety Trailer, we take our steam solutions to another level.

Plug and steam. What does it mean?

Let's put it like this: a temporary installation operational in limited time and flexible steam output. When our “Plug and steam” units are called upon and hit the road, they can do so quickly and without a mountain of paperwork, permits, or other major logistical challenges.

Next? Up!

Steam boiler on safety trailer
The 8T steam boiler has been the talk of the town for a while now here at Specialty Rental, and many of you anxiously await the moment it's ready for deployment. We've taken the next step in that process, and the unit is now placed on our award-winning Safety Trailer, which was customized specifically for this unit. While smaller units (like the 1,3T or 6T units) offer tremendous flexibility, their output per hour is limited. Larger units have a massive output ( up to 22t/h in our fleet) but come with tremendous logistical challenges as well as lengthy installation times. The 8T unit combines the best of our entire fleet and fits on a single 40’ Safety Trailer. Since it is placed on a single 40' trailer and can cross Europe at the speed of … well ... the truck, agility is guaranteed! Linking to on-site installations is also straightforward thanks to standardized connections, and further decreases response time.

In short

  • Safely access the unit
  • Ergonomic platform and modular steps
  • Easy to install
  • Delivery includes boiler, PLC controller, burner, chimney, feed water, and blowdown system
  • Up to 72 hours of unsupervised operation
  • No special convoy transport required

Making agility count and Temporary Steam Solutions

Modular doesn’t stop with a single unit’s ease of installation and operation. The “Plug and steam” concept allows us to create a flexible long-term steam solution that is adaptable to our customer’s unique operational requirements. For example, to cover a peak in production, we can add units to the setup. As soon as production is back to its usual output, we can remove that unit from the equation. With the new 8T unit, Atlas Copco Specialty Rental can now offer the same agility to larger-scale steam projects.​​​​​​​ 

Agility comes with its challenges. Increasing efficiency, speed, performance, safety, user-friendliness, and product engineering all have to flow together and create a solution that meets expectations on paper but in real life as well. With our growth in Steam comes that experience. Existing solutions are re-evaluated, and yes, we add our own touch where we can. This unit is the first Temporary Specialty Steam Solution made with Atlas Copco Specialty Rental’s expertise thanks to our Concept Lab.

Steam boiler on safety trailer

Efficiency and safety come standard

It goes without saying that safety should always be a huge point of focus, especially when working with steam boilers. We handle incredibly large and heavy machinery, face lots of different sites and hazards, extremely high temperatures, and plan out projects in critical conditions from start to finish. By using the 40' safety trailer, we increase operational flexibility but also increase operator safety and accessibility of the units - in rougher conditions. 

Steam boiler on safety trailer
Steam boiler on safety trailer
Steam boiler on safety trailer

Developing modular solutions goes beyond repackaging existing units. In the Concept Lab, we always start with a blank canvas and rethink everything from the ground up. Only then can we create a Specialty Rental Solution that is a true asset for our customers.

Bob Zegers, General Manager Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Europe
Steam boiler on safety trailer

Far from over

Now that ECO Steam and Heating Solutions is part of the Atlas Copco family, we will be able to continue to put our mark on the temporary steam industry, create more unique solutions in our Concept Lab, and further solidify our position as THE temporary steam provider of choice.

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At Atlas Copco, we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind.

Great ideas reinforce sustainable development. At Atlas Copco Specialty Rental, we team up with our customers to set up state-of-the-art temporary air, flow, steam and nitrogen solutions. Our passionate experts have extensive application and equipment knowledge. We understand our customers' needs and can provide a total solution for any industry, no matter if it is for emergencies or planned projects. We are a division of the Power Technique business area, headquartered in Boom, Belgium and offer specialty rental solutions under several brands around the globe.