Rotary Screw Compressor Technology Explained

11 Mar.,2024

 

What are the benefits of rotary screw air compressors?

As the technology of choice across a wide range of applications, screw compressors have a lot to offer customers:

Continuous operation - Capable of continuous airflow and pressurisation, they don’t need to be shut on and off and have no duty cycle. This means that they can operate continuously with little to no downtime. 

Easy to maintain - With very little moving and contacting parts, wear and tear are minimised. Long service intervals drive down maintenance costs and make any routine checks and repairs quick, easy, and hassle-free.

Powerful performance - Screw compressors can operate in challenging conditions as they have high airflow rates and can perform at extreme temperatures. This means they can run pneumatic tools and heavy equipment easily and efficiently.

Energy-efficient - Having stood the test of time, these durable machines produce less heat and conserve more energy than other models. These design features mean that they offer zero loss of capacity over time, keeping the lifetime cost of the compressor low.

Low noise - Quiet operation is down to the small size of the units and the lack of moving parts, making them suitable for point of use installations.