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Sulzer, Tamturbo Oil-free compressed air

November 12, 2021

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The companies are developing technologies and offerings for oil-free compressed air.

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Oil-injected compressor

September 28, 2020

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The G90-250 (125 to 335 horsepower) has been remodeled with a more compact design and a new element specifically for the range, offering an increase in flow rates of up to 5% over the previous generation.

VSD Air Compressors

Choose wisely when considering a variable speed drive, oil-free compressor

The compressor, motor and drive electronics must work together as a single unit to be efficient and have a long life

Wayne Labs

July 9, 2020

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Is a variable speed drive (VSD) air compressor the best solution for applications where demand fluctuates? It’s important to realize that not all variable speed drive compressors are the same.

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Mobilair M500-2 portable screw compressor

July 9, 2020

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Mobilair M500-2 has a pressure range of 60 to 150 psig and is powered by a 600 hp Caterpillar C18 diesel engine that meets Tier 4 Final exhaust emission standards.

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Kaeser SFC variable frequency drive compressors

July 19, 2019

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Kaeser Sigma frequency control 45, 55, 75S, 90S and 110S compressors include SynRM motor-drive combinations that have an IES2 classification.

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Atlas Copco ZR 90-160 VSD+ rotary screw air compressor

April 5, 2019

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The Atlas Copco ZR 90-160 VSD+ oil-free rotary screw air compressor is equipped with 2 permanent magnet motors that provide automatic variable synchronization of the independently driven air ends.

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Rotary screw compressors from Kaeser

March 15, 2019

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Kaeser CSG-2, DSG-2 and FSG-2 oil-free, 2-stage rotary screw air compressors cover flows from 192 to 1,774 cfm and pressures from 45 to 145 psig.

Engineering R&D

Food-grade lubricants may require less frequent changes than previously thought

Give the maintenance staff a break and change the oil in air compressors less often

Wayne Labs

December 20, 2017

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Testing methods for food-grade lubricants have improved to predict and determine more accurately the actual lifetime of a compressor oil change—which may be better than previously expected.