Stop paying to run your F900 on shop air.
Your 900mc or F900 needs continuous airflow to create the vacuum that holds the foundation sheet. Running it on central compressed air is expensive and strains your whole plant. Our on-board air upgrade gives the printer its own efficient vacuum system.
- Up to 90% lower air-related energy cost
- No more shop-air pressure swings
- Frees up compressor capacity
The hidden cost of shop air
Compressed air is one of the least efficient utilities in manufacturing, at roughly 1 kW of compressor power for every 4 CFM delivered. A large-frame Fortus draws that air around the clock.
| Air demand | On shop air | With on-board air | Est. savings / year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortus 900mc | ~6 CFM | ~1.5 kW · ~$1,300/yr | ~0.15–0.2 kW | ~$1,100 |
| Fortus F900 | ~20 CFM | ~5 kW · ~$4,380/yr | ~0.5–0.7 kW | ~$3,500–4,000 |
Estimates assume about 1 kW per 4 CFM of compressed air, $0.10/kWh and 24/7 operation. Your savings depend on your utility rate and duty cycle. Energy only; excludes compressor wear and maintenance.
More than an energy saving
More reliable prints
No dependence on shared shop air, so pressure drops elsewhere in the plant can't cause failed builds.
Protect your compressors
Less demand on your central air system means less wear and lower risk of a compressor failure causing unplanned downtime.
Reclaim capacity
Free up 6–20 CFM per machine for other equipment without buying a bigger compressor.
Built for the job
Up to 10x more efficient than shop air, delivering vacuum exactly where and when the printer needs it.
Common questions
Which machines can be upgraded?
How much will I save?
Why does the machine need air at all?
Does it help if our compressors are already stretched?
Stop overpaying for air
Tell us how many 900mc or F900 systems you run, and we'll quote your upgrade.
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