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Variable speed drive (VSD) compressors

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Lower your energy bill

60% energy savings with our new generation of GA VSDs rotary screw compressors along with a wide range of oil-free compressors reducing your total lifecycle cost . Superior technologies like energy recovery systems decrease your total cost of energy even more

Wide compressor range

Our oil-free & oil-injected air compressors cover a wide range of screw and tooth, centrifugal, piston, water-injected and scroll compressors. we have a solution for every application

Working with you

We understand the need for reduced space usage, simplified installation, easily accessible parts, long lasting consumables... We can make our experience work for you

Maximum profitability

No “one size fits all” concept. Range of features and options for optimization of your compressor: from running the machine at high temperatures to extra safety devices

Highest air quality

We are committed to delivering top air quality for critical applications including food & beverage processing, (petro) chemical processing, electronics manufacturing…

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Reduce your operating cost

Our oil-free air technology helps you to avoid expensive filter replacements, cuts the cost of oil condensate treatment and reduces energy loss from pressure drop in filters

Environmental compliance

With our oil-free air technology, you safeguard the environment and comply better with international regulations. Minimize leaks and energy. Eliminate the need for condensate treatment

ISO-certified technology

First to receive ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) & ISO 22000 certification for our oil-free production facility in Antwerp, Belgium

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strong service network

Maximizing availability and reliability of your compressed equipment. We have the strongest compressed air service organization

Top performing racers understand the need to drive at the maximum speed for the conditions they encounter. Top performing manufacturers, along with production and repairs facilities also understand this -  you need to adjust your compressor's speed to stay on track, be efficient, and succeed in your goals.

Let's learn about:

What is Variable Speed Drive?

In most industrial operations, the demand for compressed air fluctuates. A variable speed drive air compressor automatically adjusts the compressor’s operating speed to match this demand in real-time, which can save you up to 50% on energy. Turn that percentage into Egyptian pounds, and you’re looking at some serious cost savings.

When to use a variable speed compressor?

Variable Speed Drive compressors are designed for the industrial users when:

 

  1. Demand for compressed air fluctuates significantly between jobs.
  2. Demand varies by shift, on weekends or seasonally.
  3. Manufacturing processes require tight tolerances for operating pressure

The industrial sector’s consumption of electric energy is the second largest after the domestic sector in Egypt, Therefore, we highlight in this article, the technology of variable speed air compressors, which saves energy up to 60% which results in saving lots  of money for manufacturers in the Egyptian market.

Get the Variable speed compressors benefits

  • Highly energy efficient – The iPM motor provides energy savings of 50% on average compared to fixed speed compressors & even up to 60% energy savings with our new generation of rotary screw compressors: GA VSDˢ
  • The most energy-efficient and sustainable rotary screw compressor ever built with 60% energy savings Smaller & taller – VSD+ machines feature a unique vertical design concept that reduces the system’s footprint by about 60%.
  • Improved free air delivery – An impressive 6% increase in FAD further improves VSD+ efficiency and performance.
  • Less noise – VSD+ machines feature an innovative cooling fan that produces as little as 73 dB(A) during operation. This allows compressor installation on the factory floor rather than in a separate room, potentially freeing a dedicated compressor room for other another use.
  • Easy service – VSD+ machines feature easy-to-access parts, a maintenance-free sentinel drive and electronic water drain.
  • Monitoring – The VSD+ range incorporates Atlas Copco’s a state-of-the-art Elektronikon® smart controller system that features embedded connectivity with SmartLink. This allows simple and effective remote monitoring and integrates with plant management systems.
  • Built to last – During research and development, Atlas Copco engineers designed individual VSD+ components to be robust and long lasting, making downtime for service less likely.
  • Lower total cost of ownership – Total lifecycle cost is reduced by approximately 37 percent compared to a similarly sized VSD machine.
  • Flexibility – VSD+ technology is available in a wide range of Atlas Copco GA models.

Did you know that?

  • 70% of industrial electrical consumption is for electric motors
  • Up to 20% of industrial electrical capacity is consumed by air compressors?
  • About 70% of the total life cycle cost of a standard air compressor is electricity
  • The demand for compressed air fluctuates significantly in 88% of all compressed air installations?

Clearly there are opportunities to improve productivity by making air compressors run more efficiently. That’s the idea behind Variable Speed Drive (VSD). 

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Time to Calculate your savings yourself!

You can do the calculations yourself to get your proofs on how much you could save for your business by using the VSD technology-  Still our experts are there for you today  ready to help you with all the needed calculations

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Variable speed drive (VSD) compressors

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