Atlas Copco has been the industry leader in air compressors since its invention of the piston compressor in 1904. Ninety years and many technological innovations later, Atlas Copco revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first integrated Variable Speed Drive (VSD) air compressor. The VSD compressor is revolutionary because it can save a manufacturer up to 35% in energy costs, a substantial amount when energy consumption represents approximately 80% of the overall cost of a compressor. But simply leading the industry in this technology is not enough; Atlas Copco is committed to continuously improving products to help our customers and our planet.
We’ll explore the technology behind the GA 5-30 VSD oil-injected, rotary screw air compressor—one of the most energy efficient air compressors on the market—in today’s and next Thursday’s blog posts.
While many traditional fixed speed compressors utilize a full-load/no-load control scheme, Atlas Copco’s VSD technology allows the compressor to run at differing speeds in order to match the demand. That means, when operation slows, the compressor slows, saving precious energy. And, the initial investment for a VSD compressor compared to a fixed speed compressor can be earned back in less than one to two years, reducing the overall lifecycle cost of the compressor by 22% on average.
Reliability and up-time for compressors are also important components for increasing energy savings. All Atlas Copco compressors in the USA use Roto-Xtend synthetic oil. This synthetic oil protects your investment, requiring maintenance every 8,000 hours, compared to 4,000 hours when using standard oil. Extending fluid life saves you time and money by keeping your compressors running longer and reducing downtime for maintenance, while helping to protect the environment by reducing fluid waste.
The Atlas Copco GA 5-30 VSD compressor is truly an innovative product for its energy savings and reliability. Check in with us next Thursday to learn more about the technology behind the GA. In the meantime, contact us with questions.
