Air Compressor

How to choose the best air compressor for my workshop?

The use of one or another type of air compressor will depend on the needs of the installation in terms of flow and pressure of the compressed air, it is also important to know the field of application of each type of compressor, to choose the most appropriate.

What kind of air compressor to choose:

Continuous use: workshop screw compressor Screw compressor
In the opposite case: piston compressor for workshop Piston compressor

The requirements of flow and compressed air pressure lead to choosing the power of the compressor, since each compressor is capable of guaranteeing a flow rate and a certain pressure with a different power.

To calculate the air flow you need to add the flow of every pneumatic tool to individual , which results in the maximum needs of air flow, and applying some coefficients to adapt the maximum theoretical consumption to the reality of each workshop, because not all the equipment works simultaneously.

We should not choose only for the price since cheap air compressors can cost us more in the long run.

Example:

To perform the calculation of the compressed air flow it is necessary to establish an average flow rate for each of the pneumatic tools (for example, 300 l / min.), As well as how many people will use the tools at the same time .

To obtain the total amount, simply multiply the average consumption , ie 300 liters / minute, by the number of workshop workers (imagine that everyone is working at the same time). Finally, to the total obtained, we must apply a coefficient of simultaneity (being 1, to be connected all at the same time, so we will take a value always less than 1).

Body / mechanical workshop

Number of workers

5

Total expected flow

300 x 5 = 1.500 l/min

Simultaneity coefficient

0,6

Total flow = 900 l/min

Once we have an approximate calculation of air consumption and pressure, we can determine the power of the compressor. The following table can guide you about the power of the air compressor; However, before deciding on one or the other, you can contact us and we will advise you.

Power (HP) 3 5.5 10 15 20
Flow (L/MIN) 300 720 860 1430 1900
Pressure (BAR) 9 10 10 10 10

COMPRESSORS

SPIRAL

PISTON

SCREW

SILENTKROLL 3/150/360-10

AB 200-360

AB 300-550

SSA 410/300

PKL C 3/10 200D

SOUND LEVEL dB(A)

30±5

74

75

68

74

COMPRESSED AIR EFFECTIVE l/min

360

252 *

396 *

288 *

220

EFFECTIVE AIR PER HOUR OF OPERATION l/h

21.600

9.072

14.256

10.368

13.200

WORK %

100

60

60

60

100

COMPRESSED AIR TEMPERATURE °C

20 + T.A

60 + T.A.

60 + T.A.

60 + T.A.

30 + T.A.

MAINTENANCE

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Every 200 hours

Every 200 hours

Every 200 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

POWER kw

2,2

2,2

4

2,2

2,2


COMPRESSORS

SPIRAL

PISTON

SCREW

SILENTKROLL-M 6/670-10

AB 300-550F

NEW SILVER 5,5

CRS 5,5*

CRS 7,5

SOUND LEVEL dB(A)

30±5

75

65

66

67

COMPRESSED AIR EFFECTIVE l/min

670

396 *

450

420

660

AIRE EFECTIVO POR HORA DE FUNC. l/h

40.200

14.256

27.000

25.200

39.600

WORK %

100

60

100

100

100

COMPRESSED AIR TEMPERATURE °C

20 + T.A

60 + T.A.

30 + T.A.

30 + T.A.

30 + T.A.

MAINTENANCE

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Every 200 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

POWER kw

4,5 #

4

4

4

5,5

T.A.= ROOM TEMPERATURE

* Measured at room temperature: 22.5 °C.

# Despite being slightly higher electricity consumption, producing more air, in the long run it is more economical.

COMPRESSORS

SPIRAL

PISTON

SCREW

SILENTKROLL-M 10/1200-10

LOTAN 100

NEW SILVER 10

CRS 10

SOUND LEVEL dB(A)

45±5

71

67

67

COMPRESSED AIR EFFECTIVE l/min

1.200

871,2 *

860

970

AIRE EFECTIVO POR HORA DE FUNC. l/h

72.000

31.363,2

51.600

58.200

WORK %

100

60

100

100

COMPRESSED AIR TEMPERATURE °C

20 + T.A

60 + T.A.

30 + T.A.

30 + T.A.

MAINTENANCE

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Every 200 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

POWER kw

7,5

7,5

7,5

7,5


COMPRESSORS

SPIRAL

SCREW

SILENTKROLL-M 15/1000-15

CRS 15

SOUND LEVEL dB(A)

38±5

68

COMPRESSED AIR EFFECTIVE l/min

1.000 ##

1.130

AIRE EFECTIVO POR HORA DE FUNC. l/h

60.000 ###

67.800

WORK %

100

100

COMPRESSED AIR TEMPERATURE °C

20 + T.A

30 + T.A.

MAINTENANCE

Once a year / every 1000 hours

Once a year / every 1000 hours

POWER kw

11

11

T.A.= ROOM TEMPERATURE

* Measured at room temperature: 22.5 °C.

## The effective air obtained in the Silentkroll is 1000 l / min. at 15 bars, while the other is 1130 l / min. at 13 bars.

### The effective air per hour of operation is 60,000 l / h at 15 bars, while the other is 67,800 l / h but at 13 bars.

What is a scroll air compressor?

The scroll compressor is a positive displacement compressor . It is not a well-known equipment, but it has a typical application in oil-free applications.

The spiral compressor has an orbital displacement. The compression is done by volume reduction. The compressor assembly consists of two spiral-shaped rotors; one of them is fixed in the housing and the other is mobile, driven by the motor. They are mounted with a phase shift of 180º, which allows smaller air chambers to be created in their movement.

Refrigerated type dryers

Do you know what are the advantages of this type of compressor?

Best running

A screw compressor uses rotating elements smaller and better capacity, thus preventing vibration and friction cause the pistons and thus achieving greater mechanical efficiency.

Higher air output by HP

Thanks to their greater efficiency, the screw compressor produces more air by HP. Generally, a piston compressor produces 3 to 3.5 cubic feet minute / HP. A screw compressor produces cubic feet 4 to 5 minutes / HP., Exceeding the compressor piston 30%.

Major work period under load.

Because of increased heat in the compressor piston, the working period under load is 50% -60%, with a maximum of 80%. Screw compressors are designed to operate with a period of low work load of 100%, ie continuously.

Durability

This is thanks to their greater efficiency, functioning more chilled and better balance. The screw compressor has a longer life, generally twice the compressor piston.

Screw Compressors

Model

Volt/Hz

LT

l/min

HP

CAT-100

230/50/1

90

300

3.0

CATS-300

400/50/3

270

720

7.5

CATS-500/7,5

400/50/3

500

720

7.5

CATS-500/10

400/50/3

500

860
690

10

CATS-500/15

400/50/3

500

1430

15

CATS-500/20

400/50/3

500

1900

20


BOILER SCREW COMPRESSORS

Model

bar

HP

New silver 7,5

10

7.5

New silver 10

10

10

New silver 20

10

20

Do you know what are the advantages of this type of compressor?

Long duration

The materials used in the manufacture of piston compressors must be of high quality and high resistance to friction and wear.

Variable compression capacity

Depending on the number of cylinders, the compressibility can increase or decrease, depending on the process needs.

Adaptable

Piston compressors can be adapted to the type of use and industrial process for which required.

PISTON COMPRESSOR SOUNDPROOF

Model

Volt/Hz

LT

l/min

HP

CAI-200

230/50/1

200

400

3

CAI-300

400/50/3

270

777

7.5

CAI-500

400/50/3

500

777

7.5



PISTON COMPRESSORS

Model

Volt/Hz

LT

l/min

HP

CA-50

230/50/1

50

338

2

CA-100

230/50/1

100

338

3

CA-200

230/50/1

200

360

3

CA-300

400/50/3

270

550

5.5

CA-300B

400/50/3

270

600

5.5

CA-500

400/50/3

500

830

7.5

CA-500T(*)

400/50/3

500

1280

10

(*) It includes box star-delta start

With these versatile air compressors driven by gasoline engine will be totally independent of any power source and compressed air available in all circumstances.

Why use a piston compressor with a petrol engine?

  • Independent external energy sources.
  • A powerful engine that supplies air and electricity.
  • Motor gasoline Super muted.
  • Low fuel consumption.
  • Easy to move.
  • Low noise level.
  • Easy maintenance.
Air compressor THUNDER 130/5EM

Air compressor THUNDER 130/5EM

Characteristics
  • Power: 13 hp
  • Fuel tank capacity: 50 liters
  • Maximum pressure: 14 bar
  • Intake air flow: 900 l / min
Air compressor THUNDER 130/7ET

Air compressor THUNDER 130/7ET

Characteristics
  • Power: 13 hp
  • Fuel tank capacity: 50 liters
  • Maximum pressure: 14 bar
  • Intake air flow: 900 l / min
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