{"id":10742,"date":"2023-02-23T12:34:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T12:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.optimas.com\/?p=10742"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:01:50","slug":"3-considerations-for-sustainable-hvac-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimas.com\/en_gb\/3-considerations-for-sustainable-hvac-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Considerations for Sustainable HVAC Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sustainability is at the forefront of many manufacturers\u2019 minds, but particularly for those in the HVAC industry. The cooling equipment sector of the HVAC market contributed <\/span>10% of the world\u2019s energy consumption<\/span><\/a> and, with climate change and global warming on the rise, the popularity of these products is only going to increase. Plus, direct carbon emissions from space and water heating in buildings reached an all-time high in 2021, contributing to <\/span>80% of emissions produced by the buildings sector<\/span><\/a>. This has been instrumental in the formation of government sustainability regulations, with many governments <\/span>implementing bans on fossil fuel technologies<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>pushing for electrification<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

So, while HVAC manufacturers are expected to ramp up their product output to meet demand, they\u2019re also expected to revolutionise their products to meet emissions targets. Some experts have suggested <\/span>customers are more active than ever<\/span><\/a> in searching for HVAC equipment that is not only energy efficient but has minimal impact on the environment, and <\/span>44% of consumers are now more likely to buy from a brand with a clear commitment to sustainability<\/span><\/a>. Many businesses, therefore, are re-evaluating their entire production processes, from fastener sourcing to product development.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are three key sustainability considerations for HVAC manufacturing:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Sustainable Parts: Cold-formed Industrial Fasteners<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

With fasteners making up nearly 50% of a product\u2019s parts, it\u2019s crucial manufacturers prioritise using parts that have been produced using sustainable manufacturing processes. <\/span>Cold-forming<\/span><\/a> is a tried-and-true manufacturing process that not only produces especially durable parts, but also very minimal waste. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Here at Optimas, o<\/span>ur experienced cold-form fastener manufacturers work with a wide range of materials and finishes to achieve certain resistances and optimise parts for any HVAC manufacturing application. Plus, fasteners are formed in their near-net state, avoiding any excessive use of machines and energy consumption. Here at Optimas, 89% excess material left over after trimming or shaving cold-formed fasteners is recycled, with 0% sent to landfill.<\/span> Before a part is manufactured, any additive waste produced by prototyping is also recycled.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of <\/span>fasteners<\/span><\/a> we produce for HVAC manufacturing<\/span>, in a variety of materials and finishes:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n