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Inverter (VSD) Screw Air Compressors

Inverter (VSD) Screw Air Compressor

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Variable speed screw compressors that match the drive motor speed to actual air demand. 22–315 kW, discharge pressure 7, 9 or 12 bar. Reduced unloaded running cuts energy costs by up to 30% or more.

The best choice for energy savings: variable speed screw compressors

A variable speed (VSD) screw compressor varies the speed of the drive motor to match the plant's actual compressed air demand, producing only the air that is needed. This prevents unloaded running and maintains a constant discharge pressure, making energy cost savings of 30% or more possible.

The output range is 22–315 kW (30–400 HP), with discharge pressures of 7 · 9 · 12bar, selected to suit your site conditions.

Inverter screw compressor unit

Key features

Inverter controller that responds to demand in real time

The controller detects fluctuations in air demand on the load side in real time and runs the compressor to produce exactly the air required. By eliminating the power losses that occur during unloaded running, this dedicated inverter compressor controller maximizes electricity cost savings.

Close-up of the controller screen

1:1 direct drive (motor coupled directly to the airend)

The motor is coupled directly to the airend at a 1:1 ratio, which eliminates the transmission losses inherent in gear-driven designs. The result is maximum energy savings with minimum maintenance cost.

Direct-coupled motor and airend

High-efficiency inverter

A CE- and UL-certified high-efficiency inverter is fitted as standard. The inverter cabinet is separated from the moving parts, protected from dust and debris, and has its own cooling fan, so it operates reliably even in the hot environment of a running compressor.

Inverter cabinet

Optimal rpm control for lower power consumption

  • Minimum power control — motor rpm follows air consumption, and when consumption falls below 30% the compressor switches to unloaded running to cut power consumption further.

  • Optimal air delivery control — the maximum motor rpm is adjusted automatically for each operating pressure range to achieve maximum delivery.

Power consumption vs. air consumption / delivery by pressure range

Graphic LCD controller

Operating status is shown clearly on a graphic display whose brightness adjusts automatically to ambient temperature, so it stays legible even in dark rooms. Set the operating pressure and all other parameters change automatically to their optimal values; the controller calculates the maximum motor rpm and runs the compressor for maximum energy savings and maximum delivery.

Graphic LCD controller

Remote monitoring

Compressor operation can be monitored remotely over a dedicated communication line or LAN, and start/stop control and management are possible from anywhere via the internet.

Technical specifications — 22–160 kW

Item

Unit

22kW

37kW

55kW

75kW

110kW

160kW

Type

-

Oil-injected, single-stage screw compression

Free air delivery (FAD)

7bar

㎥/min

1.8~3.90

2.0~6.7

3.1~10.3

4.1~13.7

6.4~21.2

8.3~28.5

9bar

1.0~3.6

1.8~6.1

2.6~9.10

3.6~13.1

5.1~18.6

7.0~26.1

12bar

-

1.4~4.6

2.1~7.1

2.9~9.8

3.8~16.1

5.9~23.0

Compressor

Drive

-

Direct coupled & Variable speed drive

Intake air temperature

℃

MAX. 40

Discharge air temperature

MAX. intake air temperature +15

Cooling

-

Air-cooled

Motor

Rated output

kW

22

37

55

75

110

160

Supply voltage

V

AC 220 / 380 / 440, 3-phase

AC 380 / 440, 3-phase

Supply frequency

Hz

50 / 60

Starting method

-

Soft start by Inverter (No peak current)

Discharge connection

-

25A

32A

50A

65A

Control

-

Dedicated microprocessor control

Noise level

dB(A)

65

68

70

71

73

76

Weight

kg

670

1,160

1,850

2,040

2,680

3,320

Dimensions (L×W×H)

mm

1,380×880×1,348

1,700×1,065×1,500

1,900×1,330×1,750

2,482×1,800×1,960

Technical specifications — 190–315 kW

Item

Unit

190kW

225kW

260kW

315kW

Type

-

Oil-injected, single-stage screw compression

Free air delivery (FAD)

7bar

㎥/min

10.5~35.0

12.1~40.6

13.5~45.8

17.7~55.3

9bar

8.7~30.0

9.8~33.3

11.0~38.2

15.8~50.2

12bar

7.3~26.8

8.1~29.6

9.1~31.9

13.8~45.0

Compressor

Drive

-

Direct coupled & Variable speed drive

Intake air temperature

℃

MAX. 40

Discharge air temperature

MAX. intake air temperature +15

Cooling

-

Air-cooled

Motor

Rated output

kW

190

225

260

315

Supply voltage

V

AC 220 / 380 / 440, 3-phase

Supply frequency

Hz

50 / 60

Starting method

-

Soft start by Inverter (No peak current)

Discharge connection

-

80A

100A

Control

-

Dedicated microprocessor control

Noise level

dB(A)

78

79

81

83

Weight

kg

4,910

6,260

6,590

7,500

Dimensions (L×W×H)

mm

3,382×2,100×2,500

3,382×2,100×2,500 (800×1,080×2,500)

(1) Measured under standard conditions per ISO 1217 Edition 3-1966, Annex C.

(2) Noise level measured per ISO 2151 Edition 1-1972.

(3) Please contact us separately for high-temperature compressors (MAX. 55 ℃).

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We select the optimal model for your operating pressure and flow, installation space and power supply. After installation, GENEQ supports the entire lifecycle of your compressed air equipment, from precision diagnostics and maintenance to genuine parts supply.

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