Energy saving, high air quality and compact dimensions
Small size, great energy savings and high quality air with the new FD VSD compressed air dryer
We extend energy savings to air quality
The introduction of variable speed drive (VSD), and later VSD+ compressor technology was a milestone in the industry. By automatically adjusting motor speed to air demand, a VSD compressor offers two-digit reductions in energy use and life cycle costs.
With the FD VSD we extend this energy-saving principle to air quality equipment. The FD VSD adapts the energy consumption to the actual production air flow at a constant dew point value.
What is a VSD Dryer
FD VSD Advantages
- More energy savings without compromizing the pressure dew point
- Dry air supply matches demand automatically
- ISO 8573-1 Class 4 purity
- State of the art Elektronikon® touch controller
- Lower ownership cost
- Legendary Atlas Copco perfromance, reliability & value
- Small footprint
Our FD range begins with the air cooled FD 5 with a capacity volume of 6 l/s, or 13 cfm to the water cooled FD 4000 VSD with a capacity volume of 4000 l/s, or 8480 cfm.
VSD outperforms thermal mass technology
Many conventional dryers rely on thermal mass technology to reduce energy costs. Also called cycling dryers, these units come with thermal mass storage which can be used to dry the air with the dryer’s compressor temporarily switched off. While thermal mass technology certainly generates energy savings, these are offset by the additional energy these dryers require to cool the thermal mass. In addition, as the refrigerant compressor’s operation is controlled by the thermal mass, the compressed air dew point rises and falls significantly. This can compromise your air quality by up to 2 purity classes. Finally, thermal mass dryers offer only limited or no energy savings in environments with high ambient temperatures. VSD technology has proven to deliver superior results in terms of energy use, dew point stability and service costs.
Upgrade the air quality and cut energy cost with the FD VSD dryer. How does it work?
Atlas Copco’s variable speed drive technology has revolutionized air compressors by making them much more energy efficient and reducing their cost of ownership significantly. Now Atlas Copco is introducing the FD VSD 100-300, a new refrigerant dryer with the same technology – and the same double-digit energy savings.
Brochure
- FD-FX Brendola leaflet EN 2935086841 2 MB, PDF
A leaflet about the FD VSD⁺ series refrigerant dryers.
- FD VSD⁺ 1.1 MB, PDF
Air Dryers Sales, Service and Support
With our years of experience in this industry, we can provide you with the right sales, service or support to meet your needs. Our team members have expert knowledge, and will use this to guide you in the right direction.
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FD VSD: Unparalleled energy savings
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An air dryer that consumes more power to be more efficient isn’t really that efficient.
Need your compressed air dried to a stable dew point? Atlas Copco’s FD VSD+ Refrigerant Air Dryer achieves constant ISO 8573-1 Class 4 purity.
Atlas Copco FD VSD+ Refrigerant Air Dryers use class exclusive Variable Speed Drive to deliver unmatched energy savings, performance and value.
A refrigerant air dryer has its own compressor. And only a Variable Speed Drive air dryer can run in sync with your VSD air compressor.
Use a compressed air dryer? You can save 50% on consumed energy on average and improve air system performance with a Variable Speed Drive air dryer.
Need reliably dry air? The you need a refrigerant air dryer that delivers air at a stable dew point and meets ISO 8573-1 class 4 purity.