THE new ZR/ZT90-160VSD air compressor range incorporates three cutting-edge technologies – advanced screw element, oil-free and Variable Speed Drive (VSD). Delivering 100% oil-free certified air these rotary screw machines offer a complete air compressor package for food & beverage, textiles, oil & gas, power plants, and pharmaceutical production and processing plants.
Given that compressed air production can account for more than 40% of a plant’s total electricity bill, energy is the most expensive cost component in the total cost of producing compressed air, making up over 80% of a compressor’s lifecycle costs (LCC). “It is well documented that highly efficient, reliable machines deliver increased uptime and reduced operational costs, subsequently presenting the most sustainable route to enhanced productivity and production,” says JC Lombard, Business Line Manager for Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s Oil-free Air Division. “Our highly reliable and efficient oil-free ZR/ZT90-160VSD air compressors can reduce a plant’s energy bill by up to 35%.
Atlas Copco provides a range of air compressors and blowers that provide 100% pure, clean air, reaching a new milestone as the first manufacturer to be awarded ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 certification. Zero product contamination is a very important for many applications, from food & beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical/petrochemical to automotive and textile.
A special Z seal design, superior rotor coating for high efficiency and durability and cooling jackets are some of the ZR/ZT90-160VSD’s innovative features that guarantee 100% certified oil-free air delivery.
Compressors don’t always run at full load because applications often have varying air demands. Atlas Copco’s VSD technology follows the air demand by automatically adjusting the motor speed, delivering substantial energy savings of up to 35%.
The integrated Atlas Copco VSD is supported by a combination of components that work seamlessly together: The advanced touch screen monitoring system, Elektronikon®, controls both the compressor and the integrated converter, ensuring maximum machine safety within parameters. Moreover, integrated smart algorithms optimise system pressure and maximise energy efficiency. The system also includes warning indications, maintenance scheduling and online visualisation of the machine’s condition.
The ZR/ZT90-160VSD’s high efficiency IP 55 TEFC motor is specially designed for low operating speeds with focused attention to motor cooling and compressor cooling requirements. The electric motor protects against dust, chemicals and humidity and delivers continuous operation even under severe ambient temperature conditions.
The ZR/ZT90-160VSD range’s sound-proof design, which features a silenced canopy combined with optimised internal ducting and an integrated pulsation damper, greatly reduces noise levels, leading to comfortable working conditions for all personnel in the immediate environment.
For further information contact: JC Lombard, email: jc.lombard@atlascopco.com, Tel: +27 (0) 11 821 9800
