Atlas Copco re-engineers range of small compressors, breaking air delivery records

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19th November 2008

Source: Atlas Copco Group

Atlas Copco re-engineers range of small compressors, breaking air delivery records

Atlas Copco’s newly launched improvements to its 11-30 kW GA+/GA VSD compressor range have resulted in world-class Free Air Delivery (FAD). These oil-injected compressors are probably one of the world’s most compact and silent ever to operate on a work floor in this kW range. A new integrated dryer enhances energy efficiency and air quality simultaneously. Now all standard models are built to operate in ambient temperatures of up to 46°C (114.8°F), offer intuitive monitoring interfaces and are equipped with a robust, high efficiency gearbox, completely protected against dirt.

Atlas Copco has redesigned and upgraded its popular fixed speed compressor, the GA 11+-30 and the variable speed version, the GA 15-30 VSD. To better match air flow to customers’ requirements and eliminate the need to oversize, Atlas Copco has introduced a 26 kW model which is also available with the new generation VSD introduced with the launch. This range of small GA+/GA VSD compressors is used in a variety of applications and industries including workshops, assembly, packaging, automotive, woodworking, printing, textiles, construction materials manufacturing, plastics production and moulding and oil and gas activities.

More air for less energy

Greater Free Air Delivery (FAD) means that customers can select smaller compressors for the same applications, saving money and energy. All of the models* in the GA+/GA VSD ranges offer world-class FAD. Atlas Copco’s engineering breakthroughs have increased FAD of the GA+ by a minimum of 7% and even up to 17% compared to the previous GA models. For the GA VSD, the improvement spans from 9% to 24%.

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