Guide Air Compressors
30 January, 2023
Compressors come in different types and sizes. In this guide we outline what compressors do, why you need them and what types of options are available to you.
SF and SF+ series
SF and SF+ oil-free scroll compressors
Supreme energy efficiency
Atlas Copco belongs among one of the most expert scroll air compressor manufacturers. The SF and SF+ oil-free scroll compressors deliver absolutely pure oil-free air with supreme energy efficiency.
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Description
SF Scroll compressors
The SF and SF+ plus scroll compressors join our lineup of oil-free air technologies such as screw compressors, tooth and centrifugal, giving you, the customer, the perfect option for your needs and operations. This reliable scroll compressor is hosted in a small package, resulting in a small footprint.
Advanced technology
The SF series answers your demands through innovative technologies and supreme energy efficiency without compromising quality. The SF and SF+ series comes fully loaded with the state of the art features such as high-end controller Elektronikon®.
100% oil-free air
As oil-free compressed air is a prerequisite for many manufacturing processes, we ensure consistent oil-free air by preventing oil from entering your compressed air system.
Certified
The SF and SF+ are certified Class 0 (ISO 8573-1). Refers to zero risks of contamination, damages or unsafe products and losses from operational downtime.
SF+ 8-22: MODULAR & FLEXIBLE
SF+ 8-22 multi-scroll units bring in the benefits of a modular system utilizing two to four compressor modules integrated into one canopy. The Elektronikon® continuously monitors the status of each element and starts and stops the compression elements, ensuring that the compressed air output matches the air demand.
Advanced scroll air compressor technology
Air compression is achieved by the interaction of a fixed and orbiting scroll. Air at inlet pressure enters the compression chamber at the exterior side of the scroll element. Once the air is drawn in, the orbiting scroll seals off the inlet port. As the scroll continues its orbit motion, the air is progressively compressed into an increasingly smaller ‘pocket’. A continuous compressed airflow leaves the scroll element through a discharge port in the center of the fixed scroll. This process is continuously repeated, resulting in the delivery of pulse-free compressed air.
Guaranteed quality
There is no metal-to-metal contact between the compression scroll elements. As a result, the moving parts do not touch during the actual compression. Unlike oil-lubricated compressors, there is no need for oil lubrication.
Smart design
Outstanding user-friendly design, with safety in operation & ease of serviceability in mind.
Benefits
Technical benefits
Energy efficiency
SF scroll compressors are equipped with IE3 premium efficiency motors as standard. Unloaded power consumption is eliminated thanks to the simple start/stop control.
Low maintenance
Moving parts have been reduced for a long operating life with minimal service interventions.
SF+ for flexible control
While the SF comes with a standard pneumatic controller, the SF+ features the Elektronikon®. This controller can be adapted to your specific needs with extra sensors, digital contacts, fieldbus, Internet and SMS communication functions.
Advantages of scroll compressors
Quiet operations
The SF and SF+ scroll compressor run at a slow speed, and as a result, they are very quiet in their operations, as low as 53 dB(a). It makes the scroll compressor quieter than other technologies such as reciprocating compressors.
Reliable
If you are looking for a reliable oil-free compressor, the SF scroll compressor has a minimal number of parts; this helps ensure long operating life helping limit the service interventions.
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