Atlas Copco Compressors
July 01st 2005

STATE OF THE ART AIR TECHNOLOGY – WITH MANY NEW PRODUCTS Atlas Copco’s unmatched investment in air technology research underpins its position as the world’s largest compressor manufacturer.

This unrivalled reputation for product and systems innovation is evidenced in the latest introductions within its industrial, process and quality air ranges.

Reliability and efficiency are the principal drivers of innovative, value packed developments that deliver improved reliability, offer flexibility in selection and reduce installation, operating and maintenance costs.

A WHOLE NEW RANGE OF PREMIUM ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSORS The GA Plus WorkPlace Air System The new GA Plus 30 to 90kW range offers users a premium performance package with industry-leading free air delivery and energy efficiency, as well as a greater flexibility in installation – plus more innovative value-packed features than any air compressor in its class.

The improved performance is a direct result of many innovations that have been introduced into the compressor packaging design: An integrated water separator device reduces the pressure drop, saving on energy. Water separation efficiency of 100% ensures that no condensed moisture goes downstream into customers’ processes and dramatically reduces the load on downstream air treatment equipment.

The new air/oil separation system, with dramatically lower oil carry over and pressure drop, results in lower operating costs and less downstream contamination of equipment.

A no-loss electronic condensate drain removes condensate, using virtually no moving parts, without wasting compressed air. The unique gearbox design dramatically simplifies the drive system and decreases energy consumption, resulting in equal efficiency as in direct drive systems. The maintenance free drive train saves on maintenance costs and promotes increased reliability.

Atlas Copco’s unique WorkPlace Air System concept allows placement of the compressors virtually anywhere in the production environment either with or without integrated refrigerant dryer and filters. REVOLUTIONARY NEW ANCILLARIES FOR GUARANTEED QUALITY AIR The SD range of membrane dryers In addition to its wide range of conventional refrigerant and desiccant dryer units, Atlas Copco has now introduced the latest membrane drying technology, designed specifically for reliable operation in harsh environments and demanding situations where space is limited.

Incorporating advanced water separation fibre technology, the compact SD unit is designed for the minimum water vapour purge air requirement and flow resistance, resulting in the lowest pressure drop.

Small enough to be mounted in a variety of configurations, the dryer operates quietly under a wide range of inlet and ambient conditions.

Ultra-clean MED quality air units Capable of producing breathing air from regular compressed air sources, the MED quality air unit is the product of an intense programme of endurance testing in order to qualify for certification under European legislation and standards.

Lateral thinking in product concept has amalgamated water separator, coalescing filters and desiccant dryer components with a dual function unit. In this way, water, contaminant particles and oil are removed from the air supply before the dryer lowers the dew point. It then passes through the unit’s activated carbon filters to reduce oil vapour and odours to harmless levels, then to a catalytic converter to neutralise harmful contaminants such as CO, SO and NO.

The result is pure, breathable air that can be used in operating theatres, intensive care units and at patients’ bedsides.NITROGEN AND COMPRESSED AIR PRODUCED SIMULTANEOUSLY The GN range – the first ever dual output compressors With the everincreasing popularity of nitrogen being used to inflate vehicle tyres, operators have so far faced the choice of using cylinders, requiring continuous refilling or installing, or a separate, freestanding membrane unit, requiring space and additional installation. But now, with the GN range, Atlas Copco is offering its customers a new choice. Atlas Copco is the first company to introduce dual output compressors, bringing nitrogen and compressed air simultaneously to the automotive workplace.

Built on a modem compressor platform, comprising a screw compressor, an integrated refrigerant dryer and a dual pre-filter combination at the inlet of the nitrogen separator membranes, the GN range consists of eight models.

HARDHAT HOUSING FOR PORTABLE COMPRESSORS Atlas Copco has introduced a new tough polyethylene canopy for its Series 7 portable air compressors. It is an innovation designed to provide high impact, crack resistant protection for the compressors and to help maintain a smart appearance for the units.

Dubbed the ‘HardHat’, the new housing, developed after extensive research, is produced in rotomoulded linear medium density polyethylene – the same recyclable material – approved for use with chemical containers, boats, toys and other heavy-duty applications. The canopy structure is fully UV stabilised, contains long term antioxidants to prolong material integrity and demonstrates proven resistance to extreme temperatures. The wear-resistant housing contributes to increased residual value of the equipment and at the same time eliminates the cost penalty of replacing damaged metal canopies.

OIL-FREE LOW-PRESSURE COMPRESSORS The new-look ZR/ZT110-160 oil—free series involves much more than a styling makeover. It’s 21st century, state of the art compressor technology packed with innovative features and options – compressed air solutions that can be tailored to provide operators with unprecedented freedom to select the precise mix to match their specific needs.

AQ WATER-INJECTED SCREW COMPRESSORS The AQ compressor concept combines the benefits of pure oil-free air, a high-pressure capability, and improved energy efficiency – the result of extremely effective water cooling of the unit.

No oil is present within the new technology compressor element – even the bearings are water lubricated.AIRSCAN - COMPRESSED AIR SURVEY SAVES ENERGY COSTS At least 30% of the energy used in generating compressed air may be wasted. That is why Atlas Copco Compressors introduced Airscan – a highly accurate, independent survey report system that pinpoints the areas where the energy drain is coming from, so that appropriate action can be taken to achieve peak efficiency; saving operators thousand of pounds in energy costs.

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