Rotary screw compressors – the popular all-rounders
In this e-book, you learn the main benefits, the working principle and the different applications of rotary screw compressors.
Contents
How do rotary screw compressors work?
Where are screw compressors used?
Oil-injected and oil-free screw air compressors
Comparing rotary screw and piston compressors
Something for everybody
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Rotary screw compressors – the popular all-rounders
COMPRESSED AIR IS USED VIRTUALLY EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS – FROM THE HOMES OF AVID DO-IT-YOURSELFERS TO FACTORY FLOORS ACROSS THE GLOBE, REMOTE MINING OPERATIONS, RESEARCH FACILITIES IN ANTARCTICA, TRAINS, SHIPS AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN.
With so many uses for compressed air, it’s not surprising that there are many different compressor types.
Some are especially well-suited for applications that require very pure air, while others excel when the compressed air demand fluctuates throughout the day.
And then there are rotary screw compressors, which do it all.
Thanks to a range of very useful features, they are an extremely popular choice for applications that require a constant compressed air supply.
One of the main benefits of rotary screw compressors is that they are very energy efficient. That is a big deal in the world of compressed air, where energy expenses make up the bulk of the total cost of ownership of compressors. In other words, the amount of money you spend on the energy it takes to compress air is much greater than the combined amount of money you spend on purchasing and maintaining the compressor.
Speaking of maintenance, rotary screw compressors require very little of it. And, in part as a result of low-pressure pulsations, they are also very durable.
Then there is their versatility: It is no surprise that you can find rotary screw compressors in just about any industry.
The main benefits of rotary screw compressors at a glance
Thinking of investing in a rotary screw compressor? Here are some of the benefits you can expect:
Reliability higher
Energy efficiency
100% duty cycle
Low noise output
Small footprint
Continuous operation at temperatures of up to 46°C (55°C optional)
Low oil carry-over (as little as 3 ppm) in oil-lubricated machines
Zero loss of capacity over time