ATLAS Copco has released the oil-free scroll compressor SF 17-22 kW which is suitable for use in drill core analysis laboratories.
The company says the unit is the result of its resolve to continuously strive for innovation.
The oil-free multi-scroll compressors SF 17 and 22 consist of up to four new 5.5 kW compressor element modules, making it possible to adapt the compressor to the required customer air demand with increased customer flexibility in comparison with the previous 3.7 kW element and the SF 11 to 15 kW.
The new element modules can be combined in 2 different ways: the SF multi-core and the SF multi-duplex.
The SF multi-core enables you to pay for the air that you use by combining several 5.5 kW elements in one canopy. One or more modules can be stopped when there is fluctuation in air demand.
This flexible use of the compressor saves energy. If there is an increase in plant demand in the future, the SF 17 can be upgraded to a SF 22 kW with simple kit. This makes the SF 17-22 a very cost efficient source of oil-free air at a low initial investment for current and possible future requirements.
The SF multi-duplex consists of 1 or 2 elements, backed up respectively by 1 or 2 additional elements, integrated in a sound insulated enclosure. This SF multi-duplex design is compliant with all the stringent redundancy standards within the medical sector.
Atlas Copco says the range opens a new world of possibilities for the most sensitive applications. Increased customer flexibility, reduced operating costs and improved ease of use are the most significant achievements.