Planning, construction and service of compressed air, refrigeration and nitrogen systems for industry
SFA-Drucklufttechnik GmbH
Walsrode (Headquarters) · Weyhe-Dreye · Rheine · Osnabrück · VersmoldNew on Amplifa
About SFA-Drucklufttechnik
SFA-Drucklufttechnik GmbH was founded in 1998 in Walsrode and, as a full-service provider, implements compressed air solutions ranging from smaller workshop requirements to complex industrial plants. The range of services includes demand analysis, dimensioning of energy-efficient systems, complete installation including piping construction, air treatment, air distribution, energy management, as well as subsequent maintenance and full-service contracts. In-house machine construction with a workshop for the overhaul of compressor stages, an electronics department for control technology, and the in-house development AirSorptionTM (absorption refrigeration from compressor waste heat) complement the portfolio. Reference projects include compressed air stations for waste recycling, large compressor stations for the glass industry, PSA nitrogen generators, and complete PET bottle plants as general contractor projects for Krones AG. The company employs around 40 staff at five locations (Walsrode, Weyhe, Rheine, Osnabrück, Versmold) and is part of the network with Friedrich Jacob Drucklufttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Main suppliers are Boge (Premium Partner), FST, WF Steuerungstechnik (Airleader), Aerzener Maschinenfabrik and MTA.
- Site
- Walsrode
- Processes
- Compressed air generation (compressor systems, dimensioning and installation), Compressed air treatment (coolers, cyclone separators, microfilters, adsorption dryers hot/cold), Piping construction (compressed air distribution), Energy management / Airleader control system, Maintenance and repair of all compressed air brands / full service, Rebearinging and overhaul of compressor stages (repair center), Hydraulic assembly with pull-in devices, Flame spraying and mechanical post-processing
- Materials
- Steel, Brass, Lithium bromide
- Certificates
- SCC**, Certified refrigeration contractor (§ 6 ChemKlimaschutzV), Boge Premium Partner, SCC** (DEKRA)
- Founded
- 1998
- Employees
- 40
- Industries
- Compressed air technology/Industry, Glass industry, PET bottle/filling industry, Power plants, Waste recycling/waste-to-energy plants, Mineral water bottling
- 01
Consulting and demand analysis
- 02
Plant planning (flow diagram, 3D layout plan)
- 03
Dimensioning and procurement of components
- 04
Piping construction and installation
- 05
Electrical systems, control technology and energy management
- 06
Commissioning and TÜV acceptance
- 07
Maintenance, repair and full service
Processes & Materials
Steel
Material for bearing cages during the overhaul of compressor stages.
Brass
Material for bearing cages in compressor repair.
Lithium bromide
Working medium of the water-lithium bromide absorption chiller AirSorptionTM.
Locations
Walsrode
DEHeadquarters
- Workshop for overhaul of compressor stages
- Hydraulic assembly and pull-in devices
- Measuring technology
- Electronics department
Weyhe-Dreye
DEBranch office (Friedrich Jacob network)
Rheine
DEBranch office
Osnabrück
DEBranch office
Versmold
DEBranch office incl. spare parts warehouse
- Spare parts warehouse
Services & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressed air generation (compressor systems, dimensioning and installation)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Compressed air |
| Compressed air treatment (coolers, cyclone separators, microfilters, adsorption dryers hot/cold)Surface | – | – | – | – | Compressed air |
| Piping construction (compressed air distribution)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Energy management / Airleader control systemEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and repair of all compressed air brands / full serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rebearinging and overhaul of compressor stages (repair center)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Brass |
| Hydraulic assembly with pull-in devicesAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Flame spraying and mechanical post-processingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repainting of compressor systemsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Refrigeration technology (certified refrigeration contractor, stationary refrigeration systems, airAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Absorption refrigeration technology AirSorptionTM (water-lithium bromide absorption chiller)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Water, Lithium bromide |
| Nitrogen and oxygen generation (PSA systems, generators)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Nitrogen, Oxygen |
| Heat recovery including full-flow technology and stratified energy storageEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Container solutions for complete compressed air systems (PlugPlay)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plant planning and project engineering (flow diagrams, 3D layout plan, TÜV acceptance)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Control technology / electronics departmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measuring technologyTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| TÜV inspection conceptsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Contracting plant operation and financingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| PET compressors (high and low pressure compressors for PET bottle plants)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Compressed air |
| Vacuum and pump platformsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screw compressor (compressed air system) | Boge | – | – | – | Waste recycling plant Laar |
| Screw compressor 23 m³/min, 132 kW | Boge | 1 | – | – | Waste recycling plant Laar |
| Screw compressor 33 m³/min, 200 kW | Boge | 2 | – | – | Waste recycling plant Laar |
| Compressor control Airleader Master Modul | WF Steuerungstechnik (Airleader) Master Modul | – | – | – | – |
| Adsorption dryer, externally heat-regenerated (WVM series) | Zander WVM | 1 | – | – | Waste recycling plant Laar |
| Adsorption dryer, cold-regenerated (redundancy) | Zander KE-MT | 1 | – | – | Waste recycling plant Laar |
| Hydraulic assembly and pull-in devices with measuring technology (workshop for overhaul of | – | – | – | – | SFA workshop |
| Water-lithium bromide absorption chiller (AirSorptionTM) | – | – | – | – | – |
| PSA nitrogen generator | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
SFA is certified by DEKRA according to SCC** and maintains an HSE management system with continuous audits and training. All fitters are certified Boge service technicians; since 2015 the company has held certification as a certified refrigeration contractor in accordance with § 6 ChemKlimaschutzV.
| Evidence | Walsrode |
|---|---|
| SCC** (DEKRA) | |
| Certified refrigeration contractor (§ 6 ChemKlimaschutzV) | |
| Boge Premium Partner |
History
- 1998
Foundation; first major plant construction contract in Groß Eilstorf
- 1999
Profitable from the second financial year
- 2003
Network development with EnBW, construction of contracting plants
- 2006–2008
Major plant construction project for waste recycling in Laar (construction start 2006, trial operation 2008)
- 2008
Installation of various full-service compressed air stations (partly 800 kW)
- 2009
Development of heat recovery with full-flow technology on oil-free compressors; partner for energy and optimization consulting of the German Textile and Clothing Industry Association
- 2010
Large compressor stations for the glass industry; PSA nitrogen generators
- 2011
Complete compressed air systems in containers (PlugPlay)
- 2012
1st place German Refrigeration Award (BMU) for SFA combined power, heat and cooling systems
- 2013
In-house development of an energy-free membrane dryer
- 2014
Construction of a PET bottle plant with high-pressure compressors (general contractor Krones AG)
- 2015
Service of power plant systems at E.ON, EEW, EnBW and Evicon; refrigeration contractor certification since 15.04.2015
- 2016
Planning and construction of the newest and largest PET bottle plant in Europe (general contractor Krones AG)
- 2017
Keynote lectures at the Association of German Mineral Water Bottlers
- 2018
Stefan Steinhausen joins the management board
- 2019
Victory at the German Company Cup (sailing regatta)
- 2022
Kai Weßel and Jan Hamel join the management board on 01.09.2022; opening of the Versmold location