The Advantages of a Rotary Screw Air Compressor

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Air compressors come in several different types, and finding the best one to fit your business can be challenging. Rotary screw air compressors have several advantages however, and may be a good fit for your business, depending on your needs.

Rotary Screw Air Compressor Can Function in Extreme Weather Conditions

Rotary screw air compressors are built to be able to withstand significant temperature swings, without causing damage to the internal components of the machine. So if your facility can become abnormally hot or cold during the temperature swings, a rotary screw compressor can stay dependable the whole time.

Rotary Screw Air Compressor Can Provide Massive Airflow While Running Quietly

Most rotary screw air compressors have some type of noise dampening technology built in. Many operate at a volume that’s not much louder than a kitchen appliance, so even with large volumes of air being passed, they can still operate quietly and efficiently. This can be a great advantage for food and beverage and other industries!

Rotary Screw Air Compressor are Built to Last

Rotary screw air compressors are built using a durable technology. They are mostly high-quality machines, built to last a long time, with the proper routine care and maintenance. In other words, if you take care of your investment, it should last you for a long, long time.

Rotary Screw Compressors Have Distinct Advantages

Rotary screw air compressors are an excellent option for many businesses. If you are new in the market for an air compressor, it helps to research the market, and to talk with professionals that can help you make the right decision for your company.

There are more moving parts in a piston compressor than in a screw, which results in increased machine wear and tear. Screw compressors don’t have as much wear, hence, they have reduced maintenance needs. But keep in mind that it’s important to keep any type of compressor on a consistent maintenance schedule! This will help ensure machine efficiency and optimal system performance.

Rotary screw compressors have many benefits and are an extremely popular choice for applications that require a constant compressed air supply. In this e-book you will learn the main benefits, the working principle and the different applications of rotary screw compressors.

Are you still unsure about which solution is the best for you? Just get in contact with an Atlas Copco representative who will help you with expert advice and industry-leading products.

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The AIRCUBE containerized compressor room from Atlas Copco is the perfect plug-and-play solution for companies that are planning to build their own compressor rooms or don’t have time or space for a compressor room inside their factory premises.

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With the GA FLX, Atlas Copco gives you a completely new compressor type: the dual-speed screw compressor. The GA FLX was developed and built to give you double-digit energy savings no fixed-speed compressor can, pressure setting flexibility and optimal flow at any pressure.

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G series

G (VSD) oil-injected screw compressor (2-250 kW) for reliable high-quality air, avoiding costly downtime and production delays. Even in the harshest conditions.

GA (VSD) oil-injected screw compressors series

Our market-leading GA oil-injected rotary screw compressor deliver outstanding performance, high productivity and low cost of ownership - even in the harshest environments.

Two-stage rotary screw air compressor GR

GR oil-injected compressors provide a reliable air supply of up to 20 bar for high pressure applications in the toughest working conditions.

GA 5-37 VSDˢ air compressor

When you need the best, choose VSDˢ. With energy savings of 60% on average compared to fixed-speed models, the GA 5-37 VSDˢ is the most energy-efficient compressor on the market. It also raises the bar in performance, reliability and connectivity to support your sustainability and productivity goals – now and in the future.

GA 30⁺-75⁺ oil-injected screw compressor

The demands on air compressors are growing. Businesses investing in a compressed air system want it to be more energy-efficient, more reliable, smarter, quieter and smaller, at a low total cost of ownership. With its new GA 30⁺-75⁺, Atlas Copco delivers all of the above and more.

GA (VSD) oil-injected screw compressors series

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