Industrial Compressors – Efficient Compressed Air Solutions for Your Production

Industrial air compressors are indispensable components in numerous production processes. From the food industry to mechanical engineering, these powerful machines are essential for providing compressed air. In this article, you’ll learn about the different types of industrial compressors, key considerations when purchasing, and the specific requirements they must meet. Optimise your processes with the right choice and increase the efficiency of your operation.

What are Industrial Compressors?

Industrial compressors are machines that intake air, compress it, and convert it into compressed air. This compressed air is used in industrial applications to drive tools, control processes, or transport materials. Compressors are widely used across various industries as they provide a cost-effective and reliable energy source. They are available in different types to meet diverse industrial requirements.

Types of Industrial Compressors

There are various types of industrial compressors, each suited to different applications and pressure requirements:

Screw Air Compressors: Ideal for continuous operation in large industrial facilities due to their durability and efficiency.
Piston Compressors: Particularly suitable for smaller applications, offering high flexibility for varying pressure demands.
Oil-Free Compressors: These compressors are popular in the food and healthcare industries as they deliver clean, oil-free compressed air.
Stationary Compressors: Installed at fixed locations in large industrial plants, where continuous operation and high air volume are required, they are characterised by high performance, longevity, and energy efficiency.
High-Pressure Booster Compressors: Designed to further compress already pressurised air or gas, they are ideal for applications where extremely high pressure (e.g., in oil and gas industries) is required.

How do Industrial Compressors Work?

Industrial compressors operate on a simple yet effective principle: they intake air, compress it, and release it at high pressure. The compression process begins with drawing in ambient air through a filter to remove impurities. The air is then compressed in the chamber through mechanical movement—either with pistons or screws. Reducing the volume increases the air pressure, and the compressed air is stored in a tank or delivered directly to consumer devices. Depending on the application, compressed air is generated in either oil-lubricated or oil-free compressors, with oil-free compressors particularly favoured in sensitive industries like food and pharmaceuticals for delivering clean, contamination-free compressed air. While the specific mechanism varies by compressor type, the underlying principle remains the same: efficient conversion of ambient air into usable compressed air.

Requirements for Industrial Compressors

The demands on industrial compressors are high. Key factors include:

Reliability: A good industrial compressor must be operational at all times to avoid downtime.
Energy Efficiency: For continuous operation, it is essential that the compressor consumes as little energy as possible to reduce operating costs.
Pressure Requirements: Depending on the application, different pressure ranges are required, such as 6, 10, or 13 bar, necessitating corresponding compressor performance.
Environmental Conditions: Industrial compressors often operate in varied environmental conditions, demanding particular resilience in design and performance.

Choosing a compressor suited to the specific environmental conditions is crucial for long-term reliability and machine efficiency.

What to Consider when Purchasing an Industrial Compressor

When purchasing an industrial air compressor, there are some important factors to consider:

Performance and Pressure Range: How much bar do your applications require, when and for how long is compressed air needed, and how much volume is necessary?
Oil-Free or Oil-Lubricated: Depending on the industry and compressed air quality requirements, decide whether to choose an oil-free or oil-lubricated compressor.
Service and Maintenance: Ensure the manufacturer offers comprehensive maintenance and repair services to ensure machine longevity.
Value for Money: Compare industrial air compressor prices and ensure the quality justifies the cost.

Compressed air quality requirements are outlined in ISO 5873-1 – find more information here.

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At BERG Kompressoren, we offer a wide range of products for compressed air production, gas production, and compressed air treatment:

KOMPBERG® BSDF22 Screw Compressor

BERG MASTER CONTROLLER FOR GROUP OF SCREW COMPRESSORS BERG MASTER CONTROLLER Additional feature of the RC-S series master controllers that provides to duplicate the operator panel onto a PC or mobile devices. this feature can be implemented in both new controllers and the controllers that are already used to control a specific group of compressors. Master control unit RC is responsible for : Control of the start and stop system of the compressors installed in one compressed air network, Monitoring and ensuring correct pressure in the system, Optimum load distribution between individual compressors, Possibility of selecting the leading compressor, Setting pressure start and stop thresholds, Entering the parameters of the system regulation, Collection of information from the supervised system and its processing, and all signalling (in RC-S) Remote monitoring of the supervised system status by means of the installed interface operated in the web browser or/and by means of the Modbus TCP communication protocol (in Modbus RTU option via RS485),(in RC-S). The use of the RC- control unit of the compressor group eliminates the necessity of the machine operator intervention into settings and enables equal load distribution between compressors. Control of the screw compressor group is possible in the Sequence or cascade mode. √ The sequence control is recommended for the compressors of comparable size. Their operation time is usually equalized. √ The cascade control is dedicated to the machines of different sizes, where the one operates in a continuous way and the others operate only during peak demands for compressed air.

Net €19,900.00 €23,681.00*

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KOMPBERG® ZXF55 Oil free Screw Compressor

World class oil-free compression element • 100 % oil-free rotary screw compression • High quality compressed air • Low speed to capacity ratio • High overall efficiency with superior rotor coating and element cooling jackets • No oil disposal problems downstream as air is completely oil-free • Two compression stage with Air cooled system

Net €129,200.00 €153,748.00*

KOMPBERG® BSDKF13 Stationary Screw Compressor

STATIONARY SCREW COMPRESSORS parameters of the serie: • energy saving • high efficiency • no gear box or belt transmission • energy optimized cooling system • reliability – reduction number of components and use age of integrated parts • very low vibrations • low noise level • low speed machine – life time of up to 80 000 working hours

Net €13,590.00 €16,172.10*

KOMPBERG® BSDK5 Stationary Screw Compressor

KOMPBERG® BSDK5 We are using a large low speed air end for relative small compressors. The electric motor is directly coupled to the main air end rotor, which essentially reduces the maintenance cost, in contrast with the belt driven compressor or a compressor with gear box. Compressor output is controlled either by an on/off switch, depending on the pressure in the air chamber or by classic suction regulator with a new control system depending on the pressure level, or possibly by advanced continuous regulation of operation, which optimists the machine’s performance parameters in real time by smoothly changing revolutions depending on the volume of discharged compressed air.

Net €6,940.00 €8,258.60*

Industrial Air Compressor Gallon to Litre Conversion

Below is a table showing the approximate litre capacity for various industrial air compressor sizes, listed separately for British Gallons and US Gallons:

Gallon	British Gallon (Litres)	US Gallon (Litres)
20 Gallon Industrial Air Compressor	~91 Litres	~76 Litres
30 Gallon Industrial Air Compressor	~136 Litres	~114 Litres
40 Gallon Industrial Air Compressor	~182 Litres	~152 Litres
50 Gallon Industrial Air Compressor	~227 Litres	~190 Litres
60 Gallon Industrial Air Compressor	~273 Litres	~228 Litres

For more information on compressed air tanks, please see our overview of compressed air tanks.

A good industrial air compressor is essential for the efficiency and reliability of your production processes. Selecting the right industrial air compressor and regular maintenance are key to long-term success. BERG Kompressoren offers you customised solutions, optimally tailored to your requirements, ensuring high energy efficiency.

We’re happy to assist you in finding the right industrial air compressor for your needs. Simply reach out to us and benefit from our personalised advice.