Atlas Copco GA Oil-Injected Screw Compressors Help No Sabe Fallar in Mexico Cut Energy Consumption by 20%

No Sabe Fallar, S.A. de C.V. is the Mexican branch of the international group BIC, whose disposable lighters, pens, and razors are sold in over 3.2 million retail outlets across 160 countries. True to its name—“We Don’t Accept Failure”—No Sabe Fallar is committed to producing safe and reliable BIC products. The company also demands the same level of reliability from its compressed air solutions, which power its assembly, injection molding, transportation machinery, and both screen and pad printing systems.

At its processing plant located in Cuautitlán Izcalli, the company sought to reduce costs by optimizing energy usage. To achieve this, it implemented a solution built around a fleet of GA compressors, an energy-saving ES central control system, and the AirConnect visualization platform.

GA Compressors Cut Energy Costs

The plant operates nine Atlas Copco GA oil-injected screw compressors, including two GA 315 units, two GA 90 units, two GA 90 VSD (Variable Speed Drive) units, and three GA 160 units. Designed with specialized elements and motors, the GA series helps reduce both energy consumption and the total lifecycle cost of the compressors. The GA VSD models provide a wide operational adjustment range, automatically adapting air output to actual demand—resulting in even greater energy savings.

ES Central Control System Ensures Optimal Efficiency

No Sabe Fallar also installed an Atlas Copco ES 130 V central controller, which monitors and manages all compressors simultaneously. This setup ensures that each unit operates with maximum efficiency to support the production process, creating a reliable and energy-efficient network.

AirConnect Visualization Enables Continuous Improvement

With the AirConnect system, the company can easily monitor the entire compressed air setup and quickly identify areas for improvement. From installation status to trend analysis and performance metrics, users gain complete insight into system operations.

AIRScan Audit Uncovers Further Energy-Saving Opportunities

To further optimize the system, Atlas Copco conducted an AIRScan audit—a comprehensive diagnostic and reporting tool that identifies potential energy savings within the plant. When combined with the monitoring capabilities of the central controller and the high energy efficiency of the compressors, AIRScan enabled No Sabe Fallar to significantly cut energy usage while improving both quality and safety.

“We need reliable equipment from a trusted brand to ensure continuous operations, which is why we turned to Atlas Copco. Thanks to their support and the AIRScan tool, we’ve achieved an average of up to 20% energy savings in our compressed air system.”

— Armando Guerra, Maintenance Manager, No Sabe Fallar