Oil-Free Air Compressors
Achieving And Maintaining Class 0 Oil-Free Air With Ingersoll Rand
- What are oil-free air compressors?
- What is the importance of oil-free air? What industries and applications require it?
- What oil-free solutions do we offer at Ingersoll Rand, and how can we help you protect your investment?
What Are Oil-Free Compressors?
Oil-free air compressors are systems that utilise technologies that don’t require any oil throughout the compression process. This is because, by design, to compress air, they use oil in the gears and not in the screws, which allows them to provide a continuous flow of oil-free air. Due to their oil-less design, they also reduce any need for extensive air treatment systems.
What Is The Importance Of Oil-Free Air? — What Industries And Applications Require It?
Air quality is not only fundamental to ensure the quality and safety of your end products for users and consumers, but it also helps in other areas. An example of this is to prevent equipment degradation and promote a longer, more efficient lifespan. This is because, whilst moisture is a natural by-product of the air compression process, it can cause rusting and corrosion within your equipment. Left untreated, this can lead to unexpected breakdowns and equipment issues, which may create safety risks for the employees operating it. It can also inevitably lead to increased maintenance and repair costs. Another thing that can arise from substandard compressed air is workplace injuries. This is because low-quality air, even at very low pressure, may cause eye and other injuries if released. The severity of the injury increases if the air contains oil, dust, or other particulates. This is why air quality is so integral to your facility!
So, what industries actually require oil-free air? Oil-free air is a pretty universal requirement, but there are some industries that require Class 0 ISO 8573-1 certified air, which is the highest attainable standard of compressed air. This certification means that it should be free from contaminants such as oil, water, dust and other solid particulates. Typically, industries with higher and more stringent hygiene and safety standards will require this quality of compressed air. This includes industries and applications such as food and beverage production and packaging, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing and painting, oil and gas production, chemicals, electronics and the glass sector. This means, for these industries, an oil-free air compressor is a fairly uncompromisable requirement – this is where Ingersoll Rand comes in!
What Oil-Free Solutions Do We Offer At Ingersoll Rand, And How Can We Help You Protect Your Investment?
Oil-Free Rotary Air Compressors:
Our high-performance E-Series are oil-free rotary compressors that offer optimal reliability and flexibility. These compressors have been built to offer best-in-class efficiency without compromising Ingersoll Rand’s renowned quality and reliability. In fact, you can enjoy 13.5% improved efficiency thanks to its optimised design and components. We also have our Nirvana variable speed models, which allow you to experience a 35% increase in energy savings compared to traditional fixed-speed systems. This is thanks to their expert design. Finally, we also offer our Sierra rotary compressors, which are designed with long-life stainless steel components that are able to withstand varying levels of pressure and temperature. All of these oil-free models have been designed with 100% oil-less technology and have been awarded with a Class 0 ISO 8573-1 certification!
Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressors:
Our MSG® TURBO-AIR® and MSG Centac® are widely considered the most reliable and efficient on the market. The absence of difficult-to-clean oil-removal filters relinquishes the need for extensive maintenance. These compressors are also ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certified and offer unmatched performance and energy savings.
Process Gas Compressors:
Another member of our oil-free portfolio is our process gas and MSG® centrifugal units, designed specifically for process gas applications. Their 100% oil-free technology has been tried and tested to ensure optimum air purity.
PET Compressed Air Solutions:
We offer four-stage centrifugal and reciprocating units to meet the requirements of PET bottle-blowing processes. These guarantee the continuous production of 100% hassle-free ISO Class 0 certified compressed air!
Protect Your Investment With A Trusted Partner:
Ensuring optimal air purity doesn’t depend on the compressed air equipment you choose; it also depends on how you monitor, manage and maintain these systems. We offer a range of compressed air services to help you protect your investment:
CARE Maintenance Packages:
Our suite of CARE maintenance packages offers everything from the complete transfer of operational risk, genuine OEM parts, and scheduled and predictive maintenance to coverage and warranties that protect your investment. Your plan can be tailored to your specific needs to help you achieve the best results and lowest possible cost of ownership. Let Ingersoll Rand CARE for you!
Performance Services:
We offer comprehensive air leak and electronic and system assessments to provide valuable insights and detailed diagnostics. You can check up on your compressed air system whenever you need to, whether managing costs, increasing reliability, or planning for future growth becomes a priority. Lower your costs and protect your investment with Ingersoll Rand’s expert performance services!
Proactive Monitoring & Control — Helix™ Connected Platform & Ecoplant:
Enjoy 24/7 remote monitoring, alerts and proactive insights with the Helix™ Connected Platform! Not only do you gain optimal visibility, but you can also be alerted of any issues before they become downtime. You can take this proactive monitoring and control even further with Ecoplant, an advanced platform that integrates with your compressed air system to maximise energy efficiency and reduce downtime.
Interested in any of our oil-free compressed air solutions? Please contact Ingersoll Rand for more information.