The strong, silent type

Dealers are attracted to powerful, quiet compressors

By: Lori L. Mavrigian

Kaeser’s AirCenter line of packaged compressed air systems come complete with a rotary screw compressor, refrigerated air dryer and optional filter.

Companies specializing in air compressors for tire dealerships are concentrating on several popular features — low noise generation, added power and a “small footprint.”

This “small footprint” refers to both floor space and the more trendy use of the term relating to the equipment’s energy conservation.

Here are some of the newest products now on the market.

Atlas Copco  compressors

Atlas Copco Compressors has introduced its range of redesigned small oil-injected screw compressors — the GA 5-11/GA 5-15 kW Variable Speed Drive (VSD).

They feature increased free air delivery, noise levels as low as 60 decibels, new VSD voltage variants, and an extended operating range for optimum performance, flexibility and reliability.

An enhanced Elektronikon controller and a new tank-mounted GA 15 VSD model boost the functionality of the small GA range of compressors. The tank-mounted air compressors provide customers with the flexibility of approximately 40 different configurations to meet any need.

When compressed air demand is fluctuating, the advanced control algorithms of Atlas Copco’s VSD create additional average energy savings of 35%, says the company. The entire GA 5-15 VSD range is equipped with new saver cycles on both fan and dryer, which increases the average energy savings further. The GA VSD models, including a tank-mounted GA 15 VSD and new standard Voltage 200/575 variants, also reduce installation costs.

Noise levels from 60 decibels increase installation flexibility by allowing compressors in the GA 5-11/GA 5-15 VSD range to be installed close to the point of use in the shop.

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