When it comes to food packaging, choosing the right air compressor is more than just a matter of power and performance — it’s about safety, compliance, and keeping your operations running smoothly. At Compressed Air Power, we understand that the demands of the food industry go far beyond standard industrial requirements.

To help guide you in selecting the best air compressor for your food packaging applications, we’ve broken down some questions you should ask before making a decision.

1. Is the Air Compressor Safe for Food Contact?

Compressed air in food packaging often comes in direct or indirect contact with products. If air is coming in direct contact with foods, that means your system must comply with FDA and ISO 8573-1 standards for air purity. Look for ways to eliminate contamination from your air system, consider installing air dryers that offer a lower dew point and inline filtration to capture particulates and moisture.

2. What Level of Air Purity Is Required?

The ISO 8573-1:2010 standard defines classes of air quality, depending on the allowable levels of particles, water, and oil. For food packaging, most facilities aim for Class 1 or 2 air purity. Specific standards can vary depending on the application. Selecting the right combination of air dryers and filters is just as critical as choosing the compressor itself.  

3. What is your back-up plan?

Food packaging operations often run 24/7, which puts high demand on compressed air systems. What happens if the air system fails or when that air system requires maintenance? Every critical air system should have a 100% redundant back-up air system to ensure that production doesn't stop.

4. Do You Have the Right Support and Service Partner?

Even the best compressor needs ongoing support. Working with a trusted partner like Compressed Air Power ensures your system stays compliant, efficient, and properly maintained. We offer preventative maintenance plans, emergency service, and expert system design for all food and beverage applications.

Why Compressed Air Power?

We specialize in customized air solutions for the food packaging industry — offering high-purity, energy-efficient, and reliable compressor systems designed to meet the strictest industry standards.

✅ Certified Technicians
✅ 24/7 Service Availability
✅ Filtration & Drying Systems to meet any ISO 8573-1 Standard