Compressors slash air costs
An
Airchannel product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jul 7, 2008
L compressors use a switched reluctance (SR) drive that varies the speed of the compressor according to air demand and could give a minimum saving of at least Eur 15,000 running at 4000 hours a year
CompAir's L 9 to 132kW oil-injected screw compressors deliver high-end range of machines that addresses operators' key concerns for reduced cost of ownership.
Commenting on the new CompAir range that is available from Airchannel, Alastair Shanks, Managing Director said "This range of compressors is better in every way - including a new compact footprint, reengineered components, increased air output and reduced parts' and maintenance requirements".
The L90, L110, L132 and L132 SR variable speed units deliver capacities from 17.45 to 22.87m3/min and pressures of 7.5, 10 and 13bar.
The new range improve reduce maintenance downtime and parts' costs and delivers better overall performance.
The gear-driven machines deliver up to 15% more air output with a lower CO2 burden, improving the compressors' environmental credentials.
The compressors provide a minimum 15% increase in air volume flow with greater energy efficiency than the previous models and also uses CompAir's new gear drive, which increases reliability and efficiency even further.
Airchannel customers can gain maximum energy efficiency improvements with the L132 SR variable speed machine, which can reduce running costs by 25% on average.
This compressor uses a switched reluctance (SR) drive that varies the speed of the compressor according to air demand and could give a minimum saving of at least Eur 15,000 running at 4000 hours a year, based on average energy costs.
The combination of innovative component design, a 20% reduction in parts and excellent accessibility to all areas of the machines makes the new range of compressors easier to service and more cost-effective to operate.
The Alpha Air End EK230 has an integrated oil filter and thermostatic valve, limiting the number of tubes and hoses that would otherwise require routine replacement.
Higher reliability is also achieved with fewer points of leakage and the unit design means that there is greater space for cooling air to circulate, to prolong its life.
All major components are arranged to provide maintenance engineers with easy access for routine servicing, helping to reduce equipment downtime.
The oil separator has a hinged cover and an easy-view oil-level indicator.
The 3.2m2 compressors take up to one third less floorspace than comparable models, making them suitable for installations where space is at a premium.
The low-speed air-end, radial fan and a noise damper at the cooling air inlet also ensure that the machines run quietly, with low noise levels starting from 73dBA on the L90 model.
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