Project records: temporary air we have delivered
These are projects delivered by our team, which operates as Reddy Compressors and Reddy Generators under the same management. Each record is taken from the customer’s purchase order or work order. We do not name customers or publish commercial terms without their consent, so each is described by sector and location.
| Year | Location | Customer and duty | What we supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–June 2009 | Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh | International oilfield-services company, working as contractor on a major natural-gas development: temporary power and air package for about 18 months | Six high-pressure compressors (three at 1,100 cfm and 300 psig, two at 1,000 cfm and 275 psig, one at 750 cfm and 150 psig), generators from 1.5 kVA single-phase to 200 kVA three-phase, cable junction boxes and distribution boards, operators and a technician, erection, commissioning and transport |
| 2013 | Steel plant, Andhra Pradesh | Industrial coating and corrosion-protection contractor: urgent job with round-the-clock duty | 450 cfm diesel portable compressor on hire with skilled operators on 12-hour shifts; full maintenance in our scope, including oil changes every 300 running hours and breakdown support |
| 2014 | Thermal power project, Karnataka | Mechanical construction contractor | 400 cfm electric air compressor and 160 kVA DG set on hire: delivered, commissioned within one to two days of arrival, operator training, fresh oils at supply, a preventive maintenance schedule, and preventive and breakdown maintenance throughout the hire |
| 2022 | Power-plant project | Engineering contractor | Two 450 cfm, 150 psig and one 400 cfm, 100 psig diesel compressors on hire with operators able to run and troubleshoot them; servicing every 300 hours, with uptime maintained through the hire |
| 2026 | Raichur, Karnataka | Infrastructure contractor | 400 cfm compressor and 25 kVA DG set on rental |
More project experience
Our team has also supplied compressed air for:
- Oil refinery and petroleum installations: compressors for a corrosion-protection and coating contractor at a public-sector oil refinery and at a petroleum installation in Kurnool, as well as the steel plant job listed above.
- Thermal power project at Muthukur, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh: work for the plant developer under a major EPC contractor.
- Lift irrigation project, Kurnool district: three 450 cfm compressors for an infrastructure contractor.
- Metro rail construction: compressed air for metro works in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Details of these and other projects can be shared with prospective customers on request, where the original customer agrees.
Across these projects the pattern is the same. We define the duty first (flow, pressure, hours and site conditions), then supply machines that are serviced before dispatch. Commissioning, operators and maintenance are agreed in writing. Our office is in Tarnaka, Secunderabad. We service across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and supply compressors, rentals and spare parts across India.
What continuity of temporary air actually means
A compressor that runs all day is not the same as a process that has air all day. Continuity means the right pressure, flow and air quality reached the point of use for the agreed hours. A machine can run continuously while the tools at the far end of a long hose starve, and a dryer can be bypassed while the pressure gauge looks perfect.
So before any hire starts, we agree with the customer what must be delivered and where it is measured:
- Pressure at the point of use, not only at the compressor discharge, for example 6 bar (87 psig) at the furthest breaker or 7 bar (101.5 psig) at a blast pot.
- Flow, in cfm or m³/min, at normal demand and at the peak.
- Air quality, where it matters: aftercooled, moisture-separated, dried or oil-free air, stated as an ISO 8573-1 class when the process specifies one.
- Hours of cover: single shift, two shifts or round the clock, and for how many days or months.
- What counts as an interruption, for example pressure below an agreed value for longer than an agreed time.
How we plan a temporary air package
- Define the duty. Tools, process or plant air header to be fed; pressure at the user; flow pattern; air quality; hours; and the existing compressor or plant if this is breakdown cover.
- Survey the site. Position for the compressor, access for a truck or crane, ground conditions, distance and route to the tie-in point, ventilation, noise limits and exhaust direction.
- Choose diesel or electric. Electric where a suitable supply exists and the duty is long; diesel portable where there is no supply or the work moves. Where power is also missing, our team can add a DG set through Reddy Generators, as on several projects above.
- Size for margin and standby. Allow for hose and pipework pressure drop, high ambient temperature and dust. For critical duties, add a standby machine or split the duty across two machines so one can be serviced while the other runs.
- Plan fuel, oil and service. Refuelling responsibility, fuel storage on site, and servicing every 300 running hours with oil change and inspection.
- Agree scope in writing. Who supplies hoses, manifolds, dryers, operators, transport, erection and commissioning, and who is responsible for each.
Commissioning and handover
Every machine is serviced before dispatch. On arrival we position and level it, connect hoses or the tie-in, check oil and coolant levels, run it unloaded, then load it and confirm pressure at the compressor and at the agreed point of use. Safety shutdowns such as high discharge temperature, low engine oil pressure and high coolant temperature are checked. Where operators are part of the scope, they are briefed on start-up, shutdown, daily checks and the alarm list, and the customer’s team is shown how to isolate the supply safely.
A short commissioning record notes the date and time, running hours, pressures, the condition of hoses and fittings, and who accepted the supply. That record is the start point of the continuity period.
Keeping air running through the hire
| Risk to continuity | What we do |
|---|---|
| Running out of fuel | Agree refuelling responsibility and frequency; size on-site fuel storage for the shift pattern |
| Overheating in summer or dust | Position for free airflow, clean coolers and pre-filters at service, keep canopy doors closed while running |
| Missed servicing | Track running hours; service every 300 hours with oil change, filter checks and inspection |
| Pressure loss at the user | Size hoses and manifolds for the run length; check pressure at the far end, not only at the machine |
| Wet air spoiling coating or process work | Aftercooler and moisture separator, or a dryer, matched to the air-quality need |
| Breakdown of the rental machine | Standby machine on critical duties; breakdown support by our service engineers |
| Operator error | Trained operators where in scope; written daily checklist and alarm response |
What we record on a hire
Good records protect both sides and make the next hire easier. On a typical package we keep:
- Delivery and commissioning records, with the date and the person who accepted the supply.
- Daily running-hour readings and operator log entries, where operators are ours.
- Service records at each 300-hour interval, with parts and oil used.
- Any stoppage: date, time, duration, cause and action taken.
- Changes to scope, such as an added machine, a pressure change or an extension.
- Demobilisation and handback, with final running hours.
We publish only what those records support. Equipment supplied, the duty and the scope are facts we can state. Claims about avoided production loss or exact uptime need the customer’s own process data and their consent, so we do not make them on their behalf.
Where temporary air is typically needed
- Planned shutdowns and overhauls of a plant’s own compressor house.
- Breakdown of a main compressor in a pharma, steel or process plant.
- Construction, commissioning and testing on power, oil and gas and infrastructure projects.
- Coating and blasting work on refineries, steel plants and petroleum installations.
- Borewell, quarry and lift-irrigation work where there is no electric supply.
- Seasonal or peak demand above what a plant’s own machines can supply.
How Reddy Compressors helps
We rent compressors from our own fleet, from 50 to 2,000 cfm and 2 to 30 bar (about 30–435 psig), diesel and electric, oil-injected and oil-free, with hoses, aftercoolers, moisture separators and dryers where the duty needs them. Operators can be supplied for single-shift or round-the-clock work. For long-term projects we can supply brand-new compressors to site. Over 20 service engineers and technicians handle servicing on hire and breakdown support. Generators are supplied through Reddy Generators, under the same management, when power is also needed.
Our office is at Srinilayam, 12-13-200, First Floor, Street No. 1, Tarnaka, Secunderabad 500017. Phone +91 99590 60718 or +91 92468 88812. We service across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and supply rental packages across India.
What to send us
- What the air will feed: tools, process, plant header or blasting
- Pressure needed at the point of use, and flow in cfm or m³/min
- Air-quality needs: dry, oil-free or a specified ISO 8573-1 class
- Hours per day, start date and expected duration
- Site location, power available and whether generators are needed
- Whether operators, hoses, dryers and transport should be included
Frequently asked questions
How do I get temporary compressed air when my plant compressor breaks down?
Call us with the pressure and flow your plant needs, the hours of cover, the site location and whether you have electric power for a rental machine. We will propose a diesel or electric compressor from our fleet, with hoses and air treatment to suit, and arrange transport and commissioning. Keeping your existing compressor’s details to hand helps us match the tie-in and air quality quickly.
Can you supply compressors and generators together for a project?
Yes. Reddy Compressors and Reddy Generators are under the same management, so one team can plan temporary air and temporary power together. Our projects include a Kakinada package with six high-pressure compressors and generators from 1.5 to 200 kVA, and hires combining a 400 cfm compressor with a 160 kVA or 25 kVA DG set.
Do you provide operators with rental compressors?
Yes, where the customer needs them. Our operators have run machines on single shifts and round the clock, for example on 12-hour shifts on a 450 cfm diesel compressor at a steel plant in Andhra Pradesh. They carry out daily checks, monitor alarms and pressures, and can troubleshoot common faults, with our service engineers available for breakdowns.
How often are rental compressors serviced on a long hire?
On hire jobs we service each machine every 300 running hours, including an oil change, filter checks and a general inspection. On round-the-clock duty that means planning the service window in advance, and on critical jobs we may arrange a standby machine so that air continues while one unit is being serviced.
Do you supply rental compressors outside Telangana and Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. Our service teams are based in Secunderabad and cover Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, but we supply rental compressors and packages across India. Our records include power projects and infrastructure work in Karnataka, and we provide site support on projects wherever it is practical. Tell us the location and duration so that transport and service can be planned.
Can you guarantee uninterrupted air during a hire?
No honest supplier can guarantee that nothing will ever stop. What we do is plan for continuity: correct sizing with margin, servicing every 300 hours, fuel and operator planning, standby machines for critical duties, and breakdown support. We record running hours and any stoppage, so both sides have a factual record of the supply.
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Technical content reviewed by D. Srinivas Reddy, Managing Partner and service engineer, Reddy Compressors. Last updated 17 October 2026. How our engineering content is reviewed.