A New Starting Point for Energy Conservation, a Low-Carbon Future: Air-Suspension Equipment Supports the Nation’s Dual Carbon Goals

A New Starting Point for Energy Conservation, a Low-Carbon Future: Air-Suspension Equipment Supports the Nation’s Dual Carbon Goals

June 15–21, 2026, marks the 36th. National Energy Conservation Public Awareness Week The theme is “A New Starting Point for Energy Conservation, a Low-Carbon Future”; June 17 marks National Low-Carbon Day, with the theme “Green Transition, Everyone on the Journey.” As we stand at the outset of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, energy conservation and carbon reduction are not only national strategies but also the responsibility of every enterprise and every individual.

In the industrial sector, equipment such as blowers and air compressors are major energy consumers. Conventional devices face bottlenecks in improving energy efficiency due to mechanical friction and transmission losses. Meanwhile, the emerging air‑suspension technology, with its revolutionary energy‑saving advantages, is becoming a new driving force for the green transformation of industry, providing robust support toward the nation’s “dual carbon” goals.

I. What is an air suspension system?

An air‑suspension blower is a highly efficient, energy‑saving device that leverages aerodynamic principles to levitate the rotor in mid‑air during high‑speed rotation, enabling frictionless operation. At its core lies the “air‑bearing”: as the rotor spins at high speed, a high‑pressure gas film forms between the rotor and the bearing, lifting the rotor and completely eliminating mechanical contact and friction.

Compared with conventional Roots blowers and multi-stage centrifugal fans, air‑suspension equipment requires no lubricating oil, has no gearbox or coupling, features a simpler design, and operates more efficiently.

II. Energy Saving and Efficiency: The Four Major Energy-Saving Advantages of Air-Suspension Equipment

1. Frictionless operation, with mechanical losses approaching zero.

Traditional blowers rely on ball or sliding bearings, which incur substantial friction losses during operation. In contrast, air‑suspension bearings enable “contactless” rotation, achieving mechanical efficiency close to 100% and delivering significant energy savings. According to real‑world application data, air‑suspension blowers can reduce electricity consumption by 30% to 50% compared with conventional equipment.

2. High-speed permanent-magnet motor, with more efficient energy conversion.

The device is equipped with a high-speed permanent‑magnet synchronous motor, achieving an energy conversion efficiency of over 95%, far surpassing that of conventional induction motors. Electrical energy is converted directly into kinetic energy, minimizing intermediate losses.

3. Intelligent variable-frequency control ensures on-demand air supply with no waste.

Equipped with an advanced variable-frequency control system, it automatically adjusts its speed according to actual gas demand, ensuring “supply matches consumption,” thereby avoiding no‑load or overload operation and eliminating energy waste.

4. Direct-drive design for more efficient power transmission.

The impeller is directly coupled to the motor, eliminating gearboxes, couplings, and other transmission components, with a power transmission efficiency exceeding 97% and significantly reducing energy losses.

III. Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection: Going Beyond “Saving Electricity”

The environmental benefits of air‑suspension equipment extend far beyond energy savings:

• Zero lubricant contamination : No lubricating oil is required, eliminating the risk of oil leakage and preventing contamination of soil and water sources, thereby meeting green factory standards.
• Low-noise operation : Operating noise is below 80 decibels, improving the working environment and reducing noise impact on surrounding communities.
• Long life, low maintenance : No mechanical wear; core components have a service life of over 20 years, reducing maintenance costs by more than 40% and minimizing resource consumption and waste generation.
• Supporting carbon reduction Taking a 100 kW wind turbine as an example, with 8,000 annual operating hours and a 30% reduction in electricity consumption, the annual energy savings amount to 240,000 kWh, equivalent to a reduction of approximately 237 tons of CO₂ emissions and the planting of 13,000 trees.

IV. Wide-ranging Applications, Empowering Thousands of Industries

Air‑suspension equipment has been widely adopted in industries such as wastewater treatment, cement, chemicals, power generation, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, where it plays a critical role in processes like aeration, pneumatic conveying, and flue‑gas desulfurization and denitrification. For example:

• After a wastewater treatment plant replaced its air‑suspension blowers, it achieved annual electricity savings of over 800,000 kWh, reduced electricity costs by RMB 600,000, and cut carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 780 tonnes.
• A cement plant has implemented this technology in its pneumatic conveying system, achieving a 35% improvement in overall energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions by more than 2,000 tons annually.

V. Green Transformation: A Nationwide Effort

Energy conservation is not a slogan—it is action. As a quintessential example of “AI + energy efficiency” and “intelligence + manufacturing,” air‑suspension technology is driving the industrial sector’s transformation from “high‑energy consumption” to “high‑efficiency.” The National Energy Administration has also explicitly called for fostering two-way empowerment between artificial intelligence and the energy sector, thereby elevating energy‑efficiency management.

Every kilowatt-hour of energy saved is a gentle act of care for our planet. Choosing high‑efficiency, energy‑saving equipment not only demonstrates a company’s commitment to social responsibility but also marks a solid step toward a carbon‑neutral future.

Conclusion

A new starting point for energy conservation, a low-carbon future. Let us begin with an efficient piece of equipment and with every kilowatt-hour saved, working together to advance the green transition and build a beautiful China—where the skies are blue, the land is green, and the waters are clear!