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Created on 07.31
Why is the compressor air end even more vital than other components?
The Air End is often called the heart of the compressor. That’s because it is where the actual compression takes place. Other terms for the Air End are the compressor element or compressor stage.
Air Ends come in different types, depending on the technology and physical principle. The two main principles of compression are: positive displacement and dynamic compression. Positive displacement refers to compression by reducing the air volume. Technologies that use this principle are pistons, scrolls, and tooth or screw rotors. Dynamic compression uses centrifugal – or turbo – technology to compress air or gas by changing its speed.
Selecting the most suitable compression principle and technology depends on the required amount of air (FAD), pressure (bar) and the air quality needed for your production process. The most widespread industrial compressor type is the rotary screw compressor, either oil-injected or oil-free.
All mechanical equipment is subject to wear. Especially in demanding applications or harsh working conditions such as a hot, humid or dusty environment, the performance of the air end may decrease over time.
Increased or uneven tolerances, a damaged coating or a degraded geometry of the screws… To compensate for all this wear and tear, your compressor will have to work harder, causing it to consume more energy.
The interplay of static and moving parts, the high-precision tolerances, the correct lubrication or – in the case of oil-free models – special coatings: it is all designed to ensure optimal efficiency and reliable performance.To avoid excessive energy costs and the increasing likelihood of a breakdown, it is time for action.
Restoring the Air End requires specific processes and tools that are only available to the equipment manufacturer. Coating of the rotors is a core technology and when the Teflon coat is worn out, replacing it with a new element is the best way forward.
Opening and reassembling an air end without thorough knowledge will almost certainly result in higher energy consumption, a shortened lifetime and oil contamination of the compressed air.
All Element types can be replaced. A-Turbo gives you access to the latest Air End technology to restore, and possibly even improve, the original performance of your compressor.
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