Securing clean compressed air for your laboratory 

A consistent supply of high-quality air is essential for the integrity and reliability of laboratory work. Key requirements for a lab compressor include: 

• Pure, sterile air: The air used in labs must be dry and free from oil vapors and dust particles to ensure accurate results. 

• Reliability: Many laboratory tasks depend on a reliable supply of compressed air. Compressor breakdowns can directly impact workloads and deadlines. 

• Compact and low-noise operation: The compressor usually operates inside the lab, necessitating minimal space usage and quiet operation to avoid disruption.  

• Energy efficiency: Compressors consume a significant amount of energy. Choosing an energy-efficient compressor can greatly reduce operational costs and lower CO2 emissions. 

Compressed air is vital for numerous laboratory tasks, making a compressor an indispensable piece of lab equipment. Here are some key applications: 

• Chromatography: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) systems use compressed air to enhance precision and efficiency in chromatographic analyses. 
  
  
• Environmental control in cleanrooms: Dry, clean compressed air helps regulate temperature, humidity, and particle levels in cleanrooms. This is critical for industries like semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. 

• Laboratory automation: Pneumatic actuators and control systems powered by compressed air enhance efficiency and reduce human error in repetitive tasks. 
   

• Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS): Compressed air functions as the carrier gas in gas chromatography, ensuring accurate analyte separation and quantification. 
   

• Gas generation: Many labs use oxygen or nitrogen generators to produce high-purity O2 or N2. A compressor feeds these generators with air, from which they separate the required O2 or N2. 

Contrary to traditional compressors, the SF+ fits effortlessly in your lab. Its low-noise operation, compact footprint, and integrated air treatment equipment make it an ideal laboratory air compressor. Key features include: 

• High-quality, pure air: With our pioneering, ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 0 oil-free compression technology, there’s no need for oil filtration. Installation is quicker and costs less. 

• Full-feature unit: The integrated refrigerant or desiccant air dryer ensures a compact footprint, making it perfect for laboratory settings. 

• Air storage options: Various receiver mounting options are available to suit different lab setups.

• Energy efficiency: Advanced features such as an IE3 motor, Elektronikon® Touch controller, and Variable Flow Technology (in multi-scroll models) minimize energy use and costs. 

• Ultra-quiet operation: The SF+ offers super-silent operation with an acoustic enclosure, making it suitable for quiet lab environments.

• User friendly operation  and real-time, remote SMARTLINK monitoring. 

Atlas Copco has been at the forefront of oil-free air compressor innovation for decades. We were the first to achieve ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 0 certification. This means there are no detectable traces of oil in the air from our oil-free compressors – a crucial advantage for laboratory air compressors. 

Atlas Copco is more than a leader in air compressors. We offer a full range of air treatment, distribution, and storage solutions to provide a complete compressed air or gas generation system. As a result, we can ensure maximum performance and compatibility. Our expert support team is available in over 180 countries to assist with maintenance and spare parts, ensuring your lab runs smoothly. 

Are you in search of a new air compressor for your lab? Our experts are always available to answer your questions and help you find a compressed air system tailored to your needs. Don’t hesitate to reach out!