Variable Speed Drive (VSD) air compressors

Did you know that 70 percent of industrial electrical consumption is for electric motors? And that up to 20 percent of industrial electrical capacity is consumed by air compressors? And that about 70 percent of the total life cycle cost of a standard air compressor is electricity? And that demand for compressed air fluctuates significantly in 88 percent 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).

Atlas Copco created this set of learning resources to help get you up to speed on the topic of VSD compressors.

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Selecting a VSD Compressor

The challenge of choosing the best VSD compressor is a lot less daunting than it may seem, because there is really only one answer

The VSD compressor of tomorrow

By using advanced connectivity technology, variable speed drive pioneer Atlas Copco is allowing its customers to get the most out of their VSD compressors

The gold standard of VSD compressors

Variable speed drive compressors have been setting the standard for efficiency and total cost of ownership. Now, its VSD+ is raising the bar

A compressor you can count on

Reliability is an underrated requirement of variable speed drive compressors. Fortunately, Atlas Copco has you covered

When to use a VSD compressor

Is a variable speed drive (VSD) air compressor always the right solution? Learn more about when to use a VSD compressor—and when not to

VSD explained

Variable speed drive (VSD) technology explained: Learn how a VSD air compressor saves energy and cuts cost by matching compressed air flow to demand

VSD vs fixed speed

Compressing air can account for more than 40% of a plant’s total electricity bill. See more on how our VSD technology compares to fixed speed

VSD versus VSD+

What’s the difference between VSD and VSD+ air compressors? VSD+ saves you even more on energy costs. Compare technologies to make a smart choice

Variable Speed Drive (VSD) air compressors