The air compressor rental industry was introduced to China from Europe in the early 2000s. After more than a decade of development, the scale continues to grow. However, due to the industry’s technical specialization, low market penetration, and unpredictable growth trajectory, development has been slow and disorganized. Overall, the market can be described in two words: emerging and chaotic.
Most emerging domestic compressor rental companies have followed conventional practices from the generator rental industry, such as purchasing or reusing outdated factory equipment as rental resources and competing solely on price. In contrast, FOOEN Rental places great emphasis on equipment quality and has made targeted improvements to the original limitations of Atlas Copco’s fleet and operation model. By fully leveraging its strengths in professional services and management, and actively collaborating with leading industry peers, FOOEN has completed numerous large-scale rental projects, becoming a standout leader in the compressor rental industry.
About FOOEN Rental
Jinan FOOEN Equipment Installation Engineering Co., Ltd. (FOOEN Rental) is a large-scale private enterprise specializing in compressor rentals and industrial compressor sales. Headquartered in Jinan, China, the company has branches in Shanghai and Guangzhou. As a leading professional compressor rental service provider in Asia, FOOEN Rental not only provides advanced rental equipment but also continuously innovates to ensure professional technical support, one-stop reliable services, and value creation for customers. As a top-tier industrial compressor sales distributor, FOOEN is committed to delivering reliable, suitable products and expert technical support.
With a professional technical team and a strong fleet, FOOEN serves major domestic sectors including petrochemicals, steel, nuclear and thermal power, natural gas pipelines, automotive, electronics, medical, and food processing, with operations spanning China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. FOOEN has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Atlas Copco, Siemens, CAT, and Ingersoll-Rand, and maintains long-term collaborations with major global and domestic clients including Petronas, BASF, Shell, Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Yankuang Group, Shandong Iron & Steel, General Motors, BMW Brilliance, Volkswagen, Linde Gas, and many others.
Case Study 1: Oil-Free Compressor Rental in the Semiconductor Industry
Site: A semiconductor plant in Shanghai
Provider: Jinan FOOEN Equipment Installation Engineering Co., Ltd.
Industry Requirements:
The semiconductor industry, a major user of oil-free compressed air, requires the highest standards: dew point of -70°C @ 8.5 bar, oil content < 0.01 mg/m³, particle count < 100 pcs/m³ (≥0.1μm). Continuous stable air supply and high technical capabilities are essential.
Background:
Due to land-use approval delays, the on-site gas plant was not built on time. The client required an interim gas supply solution during commissioning and early production. The demand grew from 1,000 Nm³/h to 15,000 Nm³/h. The solution had to deliver standard-compliant CDA and N₂, 24/7 continuous operation, outdoor deployment, and ≤60dB noise level.
Solution Details:
- CDA Supply:
- 9 containerized ZT250/275 air-cooled oil-free compressors
- 1 diesel-driven oil-free screw compressor
- 10 sets of high-temperature refrigerated & adsorption dryers
- Output: approx. 16,000 Nm³/h CDA @ -73°C dew point
- N₂ Supply:
- 1 ZT275-N2 + 1 ZT132-N2 oil-free nitrogen compressor
- Output: approx. 3,200 Nm³/h N₂ @ 8 bar
Solution Features:
- Year-round outdoor use with stable, low-noise operation
- Multiple electric compressors for continuous supply, diesel unit as backup
- Nitrogen compressors boost low-pressure vaporized N₂ from 4 bar to 8 bar
Impact:
With 12 units running flawlessly for 16 months through multiple seasons, this project marked a record in China’s rental industry for quality, runtime, and fleet size—ensuring uninterrupted production and earning high client praise.
Case Study 2: Oil-Free Compressor Rental in the Automotive Industry
Site: A press shop at a domestic auto manufacturing plant
Provider: FOOEN (Shanghai) Equipment Rental Co., Ltd.
Background:
Due to delivery delays from Ingersoll Rand, the client needed high-quality compressed air for CDA pipeline purging and equipment commissioning. Equipment had to be of the same brand as the permanent setup to prevent contamination during testing.
FOOEN delivered and installed the equipment within 4 hours, beginning operations the same day. The system ran flawlessly for over 60 days, supporting multiple workshops (pressing, assembly, painting) and helping the plant gain nearly 2 months in its schedule, transitioning directly into trial production.
Conclusion
Adhering to its motto “Service Excellence, Long-Term Win-Win,” FOOEN Rental provides reliable, high-quality solutions for industrial and construction applications. With cutting-edge technology, an extensive fleet, a professional service team, and recognized project experience, FOOEN continues to lead China’s oil-free compressor rental market—transforming innovation into productivity and peace of mind.
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