Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor 1.26 m³/min High Capacity Silent Air System
Why the 1.26 m³/min Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor Defines the High-Capacity Silent Clean Air Standard
When pharmaceutical suites, food and beverage processing lines, electronics fabrication floors, dental hospitals, analytical laboratories, and packaging workshops demand genuine ISO 8573-1 Class 0 oil-free air at high sub-kW flow with industrial-grade reliability and whisper-quiet operation, the engineering world converges on a single architecture: the stationary oil-free scroll air compressor delivering 1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) at 8 bar (116 psi). By ganging multiple precision-machined scroll air-ends — each with a fixed spiral element meshing with an orbiting spiral element — these machines compress air without a drop of oil entering any compression chamber. Driven by an 11 kW (15 HP) IE3/IE4 premium-efficiency motor stack under PLC supervision, they deliver 1.26 m³/min of 100% oil-free air at 8 bar while operating at noise levels as low as 59 dB(A).
The 1.26 m³/min capacity tier represents the definitive high-capacity entry point for oil-free scroll technology. It is powerful enough to serve 8–12 dental chairs, a pharmaceutical production cell, a food packaging line with 20+ pneumatic actuators, an electronics bench cluster, or a multi-instrument laboratory bank — yet engineered as a stationary, foundation-free industrial platform suitable for continuous 24/7 duty in noise-sensitive environments. The combination of multi-head scroll technology (typically three 3.7 kW air-ends), air-cooled thermal management, and microprocessor-based PLC motor control makes this the workhorse of high-capacity clean air production where acoustic comfort is non-negotiable.
Available across working pressures of 8 bar (116 psi) and 10 bar (145 psi), configured as a stationary oil-free rotary scroll unit with multi-head ganged architecture, the 1.26 m³/min compressor achieves 40,000+ hours of reliable operation with minimal maintenance — making it the definitive solution for facilities where air purity, acoustic management, energy efficiency, and uptime are simultaneously non-negotiable.
Verified Technical Specifications: 1.26 m³/min Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Model Capacity |
1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) at 8 bar |
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Installed Motor Power |
11 kW (15 HP) |
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Number of Air-Ends |
3 ganged scroll heads (3.7 kW each) |
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Working Pressure |
8 bar standard (7.5 bar min, 10.5 bar max) |
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Free Air Delivery (FAD) at 8 bar |
1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) |
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Free Air Delivery (FAD) at 10 bar |
1.10 m³/min (39 CFM) |
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Noise Level |
59 dB(A) (as low as 58 dB(A) with acoustic enclosure) |
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Configuration |
Stationary, industrial-grade, foundation-free |
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Drive Method |
Direct drive or belt drive (model dependent) |
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Motor Type |
IE3 as standard; IE4 PM optional |
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Motor Protection |
IP54/IP55, F-class insulation |
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Start Method |
Multi-head sequential start under PLC control |
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Lubrication Style |
100% Oil-Free (zero oil in compression chamber) |
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Air Quality |
ISO 8573-1 Class 0 — total oil content <0.01 mg/m³ |
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Cooling Method |
Air cooled — dedicated aluminum cooler and fan per air-end |
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Controller |
Advanced PLC with color touchscreen |
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Control Functions |
Multi-head sequencing, fault diagnosis, service reminders, demand-matching |
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Discharge Temperature |
≤ Ambient + 8°C to +15°C |
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Voltage |
380V/50Hz/3-phase (customizable to 220V/110V, 415V/440V/460V, 50/60Hz) |
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Outlet Diameter |
G1" (BSP) |
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Dimensions (L×W×H) |
1000 × 720 × 1340 mm |
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Weight |
395 kg (without tank) |
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Ambient Temperature |
-5°C to 45°C |
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Air Tank Options |
200L, 300L, 500L (epoxy-coated or stainless steel) |
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Service Life |
40,000+ hours (airend); 8,000 hours maintenance-free |
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Warranty |
1–2 years complete unit; 2 years on airend |
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Certifications |
CE, ISO 9001, TÜV Class 0, SGS, ISO 8573-1 Class 0 |
4-in-1 Integrated Configuration (Industrial Silent Option):
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Component 1: 1.26 m³/min oil-free scroll compressor (3 air-ends) — 100% oil-free by structural design
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Component 2: Built-in refrigerated air dryer — pressure dew point +3°C to +10°C
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Component 3: 3-stage precision filtration — particulate + activated carbon (5-stage for medical/pharma: gas-water separation, dust removal, oil removal, high-precision, bacterial/sterilization)
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Component 4: 300L or 500L air receiver tank (industrial epoxy-coated or medical-grade stainless steel)

The Multi-Head Scroll Architecture: Achieving 1.26 m³/min with 100% Oil-Free Air by Structural Design
The 1.26 m³/min capacity is achieved through a sophisticated ganged air-end architecture. Each individual scroll head operates on the fundamental orbital compression principle:
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Two spiral elements per head: One fixed scroll (stator) housed in the stationary casing and one orbiting scroll (rotor) mesh together with micron-level precision
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Orbital motion: The orbiting scroll moves in a controlled eccentric path driven by the motor shaft — it does NOT rotate on its own axis, but orbits around the center
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Progressive compression: Air is drawn into the outer pockets of the scroll set; the continuous orbital motion of the orbiting scroll progressively sweeps these pockets inward toward the center, decreasing in volume with each revolution — compressing the trapped air
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Continuous smooth discharge: Multiple compression pockets (typically 3–4 crescent-shaped pockets at different radial positions) are active simultaneously, producing pulsation-free output
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No metal-to-metal contact: A PTFE or polymer-composite tip seal achieves tip sealing — no lubrication is required in the compression chamber
For the 1.26 m³/min configuration, three 3.7 kW scroll air-ends are ganged together under a single PLC controller. Each air-end contributes approximately 0.42 m³/min at 8 bar. The PC board controls the running of the number of scroll heads based on actual air requirement — activating only the heads needed to match demand. This multi-head architecture delivers two decisive advantages:
Capacity Scalability: The ganged configuration achieves 1.26 m³/min while keeping each individual air-end in its optimal efficiency band (3.7 kW, 0.42 m³/min). This avoids the efficiency penalties of scaling a single scroll head to high capacity.
Redundancy and Reliability: Even if one air-end fails, the remaining two air-ends automatically continue operation through jump control — ensuring uninterrupted air supply for critical applications. Unmanned night operation becomes effortless.
Because no oil enters any compression chamber at any stage, the compressed air is 100% oil-free by structural design — achieving ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certification (total oil content <0.01 mg/m³) without relying on downstream oil-removal filtration. This is the highest air purity standard available and is mandatory for pharmaceutical GMP, food & beverage FDA/FSMA/SQF, medical NFPA 99, electronics, and laboratory applications.

The Silent Air System: Engineered for 59 dB(A) and Below
The 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll compressor achieves 59 dB(A) — and even lower with acoustic enclosure optimization — through a multi-layered noise reduction strategy:
1. Inherently Silent Orbital Mechanism:
The orbiting scroll's continuous orbital motion (not rotary) produces minimal torque fluctuation and near-zero vibration. Pencils placed standing on top of the compressor remain upright during operation. This eliminates the reciprocating impulse forces, inlet valve snapping, and piston-reversal impacts that make piston compressors loud.
2. Low-Speed Operation:
Each scroll air-end operates at low rotational speed (approximately 3,300 rpm startup speed), reducing mechanical stress and minimizing high-frequency noise generation.
3. Sound-Insulated Enclosure:
Heavy-duty acoustic canopy with high-density foam, rubber mounts, and sound-absorbing materials thoroughly seals and dissipates noise. The enclosure is typically lined with 50mm thick soundproof cotton, reducing noise by 10–15 dB compared to screw compressors.
4. Vibration Isolation:
Vibration isolators — rubber pads or spring mounts — absorb and dissipate vibrations generated during operation, preventing transmission to the surrounding structure. Dynamic balance optimization achieves vibration values as low as 0.05 mm/s.
5. Multi-Layer Composite Sound-Absorbing Intake:
The air intake uses a multi-layer composite sound-absorbing filter that buffers and reduces noise during the intake process while filtering impurities. The optimized exhaust duct shape reduces turbulence and impact, lowering exhaust noise by 5–8 dB.
6. Per-Head Cooling Fans:
Each scroll air-end has its own low-noise, high-pressure centrifugal fan. The fan design operates at lower speeds with less turbulence, further reducing noise. Intelligent temperature control adjusts fan speed in real-time to avoid noise increase from overheating.
7. Precision Machined Scrolls:
5-axis CNC machining achieves scroll disc accuracy of ±0.003mm, ensuring perfect meshing between orbiting and fixed scrolls. This precision reduces metal impact noise by 8–10 dB and eliminates the friction-induced noise of imperfectly meshed components.
Verified noise benchmarks:
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Standard industrial variant: 59–65 dB(A) — suitable for compressor rooms and factory floors
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Acoustic-enclosure optimized variant: 58 dB(A) — suitable for point-of-use installation near workstations
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Premium silent variant: Below 50 dB(A) achievable for specialized low-noise requirements
This acoustic performance enables installation directly inside laboratories, dental operatories, medical technical closets, and clean rooms without dedicated machine rooms or complex acoustic baffling — saving 30% in floor space versus traditional screw compressor installations requiring separate machine rooms.

PLC Multi-Head Control: The Intelligent Industrial Brain
The advanced PLC controller forms the nerve center of the 1.26 m³/min industrial system:
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PLC Control Function |
Industrial Capability |
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Real-time monitoring |
System pressure, discharge temperature, cumulative running hours, current draw per air-end |
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Multi-head sequencing |
PC board controls the running of the number of scroll heads (1, 2, or 3) based on air requirement |
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Jump control redundancy |
If one air-end fails, another automatically replaces it — unmanned night operation enabled |
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Pressure regulation |
Precision control maintains ±0.1 bar stability |
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Soft start per head |
Sequential starting eliminates current inrush; extends motor life |
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Energy optimization |
Auto-switching between air-ends per actual demand — 25–40% energy savings versus fixed-speed equivalents |
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Fault diagnosis |
Active fault codes with descriptive text; automatic shutdown for over-temperature, over-pressure, motor overload |
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Service reminders |
Air filter replacement alerts every 2,500 hours; tip seal replacement at 8,000–12,000 hours |
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Communication |
Optional Modbus RS485 / BACnet for BMS integration in industrial and hospital facilities |
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Motor protection |
Over-temperature, over-pressure, and motor overload protection with automatic shutdown |
The PLC's multi-head sequencing is the key to energy efficiency: under partial load, only the necessary number of scroll heads activate. For a 1.26 m³/min system serving variable demand, this delivers 25–40% energy savings versus running a single large fixed-speed compressor. The Siemens PLC control system combined with pressure feedback sensors controls pressure fluctuation within ±0.1 bar — compared to ±0.3 bar with traditional piston compressors.
High-Capacity Application Matching Guide
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Application |
Optimal Configuration |
Key Requirement Met |
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Pharmaceutical production cell |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + desiccant dryer |
100% Class 0, 8 bar stable, GMP compliant |
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Food & beverage packaging line |
1.26 m³/min + 200L tank + 4-in-1 |
Clean air for 20+ pneumatic actuators, capping, labeling |
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Dental hospital (8–12 chairs) |
1.26 m³/min + 500L tank + 5-stage filtration |
100% Class 0, 59 dB(A), point-of-use capable |
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Electronics assembly / SMT line |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + desiccant dryer |
Particle-free, dry air, ±0.1 bar pressure stability |
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Lithium battery assembly workshop |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + desiccant dryer |
Zero pollution, IP67 electrical, stainless steel piping |
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Laboratory / analyzer air station |
1.26 m³/min + 200L tank + 3-stage filtration |
Clean dry air for multiple biochemical analyzers |
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Cleanroom (ISO Class 1000+) |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + 4-in-1 |
Noise <60 dB(A), vibration <0.1 mm/s, direct deployment |
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Medical device manufacturing |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + 5-stage filtration |
ISO 13485 compliant, Class 0 |
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Hospital central medical air |
2 × 1.26 m³/min + 500L tank + 5-stage filtration |
NFPA 99 compliant, redundant, BMS alarm forwarding |
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Textile mill pneumatic systems |
1.26 m³/min + 500L tank + 4-in-1 |
Continuous duty, stable pressure for looms |
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Packaging & bottling line |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + refrigerated dryer |
Clean dry air for filling, capping, labeling |
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Pet food & feed processing |
1.26 m³/min + 500L tank + 4-in-1 |
Contamination-free air for pneumatic conveying |
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Brewery & beverage carbonation |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + desiccant dryer |
Clean dry air, dew point -40°C for CO2 mixing |
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Printing & ink manufacturing |
1.26 m³/min + 200L tank + refrigerated dryer |
Oil-free air prevents ink contamination |
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Biotech & fermentation |
1.26 m³/min + 500L tank + 5-stage filtration |
Contamination-free aeration, GMP compliant |
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Semiconductor & PCB fabrication |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + desiccant dryer |
Ultra-clean dry air, particle-free, ±0.1 bar stability |
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Cosmetics & personal care |
1.26 m³/min + 200L tank + 3-stage filtration |
Product purity, no oil aerosol contamination |
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University research laboratory |
1.26 m³/min + 200L tank + refrigerated dryer |
Multi-instrument supply, low acoustic impact |
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Automotive paint shop auxiliary |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + desiccant dryer |
Clean dry air for paint atomization |
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Optical lens manufacturing |
1.26 m³/min + 300L tank + 4-in-1 |
Noise <55 dB(A), vibration <0.1 mm/s, cleanroom compatible |
Capacity Planning Reference:
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1.26 m³/min at 8 bar — serves 8–12 dental chairs, a pharmaceutical production cell, a food packaging line with 20+ pneumatic actuators, or a laboratory with 10+ analytical instruments
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Duty cycle: Engineered for 100% continuous duty at 8 bar, safe for 24/7 industrial operation
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Three-head ganged architecture: Provides built-in redundancy — any single head can fail without system shutdown
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Scalability: For flows above 1.26 m³/min, consider twin 1.26 m³/min units in master-slave configuration delivering 2.52 m³/min
Energy Efficiency: Multi-Head Sequencing Delivers 30%+ Savings
The 1.26 m³/min industrial oil-free scroll compressor leverages intelligent PLC-controlled multi-head sequencing to maximize energy efficiency:
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Efficiency Feature |
Industrial Benefit |
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IE3 motor standard |
Premium efficiency baseline; IE4 PM optional for 10% additional gain |
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Multi-head sequencing |
PC board activates only the number of scroll heads needed — 25–40% energy savings versus fixed-speed equivalents |
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Jump control redundancy |
If one air-end fails, another automatically replaces it — unmanned operation enabled |
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Volumetric efficiency |
95%+ — all intake air is compressed and moved through the exhaust; no de-ration from wear |
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Scroll profile optimization |
Advanced design achieves up to 30% energy savings compared to piston compressors of equivalent capacity |
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Pressure stability |
±0.1 bar precision control via PLC and pressure feedback sensor |
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Integrated smart design |
Occupies 30% less space than traditional screw compressor schemes |
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Air filter service interval |
Every 2,500 operating hours — minimal service intervention |
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Service life |
40,000+ hours airend; 4× lifetime compared with piston compressors |
For a 1.26 m³/min unit running 6,000 hours/year at $0.12/kWh, the PLC-controlled multi-head sequencing and scroll profile optimization deliver substantial electricity cost reduction versus an equivalent fixed-speed piston or screw compressor. A documented case study from an electronic factory shows that an oil-free scroll machine with 10 m³/min flow saves 120,000 kWh of electricity per year, with a payback period of 1.5 years. The 40,000+ hour airend service life (4× piston lifetime) further reduces lifecycle cost.
Stationary Installation and Site Requirements
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Requirement |
1.26 m³/min Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Unit |
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Installation |
Foundation-free, stationary, vibration-dampening rubber feet |
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Power supply |
380V/3-phase/50Hz (customizable to 220V/110V, 415V/440V/460V, 50/60Hz) |
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Footprint (L×W×H) |
1000 × 720 × 1340 mm (395 kg, without tank) |
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Weight |
395 kg (without tank); 430–440 kg (with integrated configuration) |
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Noise level |
59 dB(A) (as low as 58 dB(A) with acoustic enclosure) |
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Motor protection |
IP54/IP55, F-class insulation, IE3/IE4 |
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Cooling method |
Air cooled — dedicated aluminum cooler and centrifugal fan per air-end |
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Ambient temperature |
-5°C to 45°C |
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Outlet diameter |
G1" (BSP) |
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Air tank options |
200L, 300L, 500L (epoxy-coated or stainless steel) |
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Discharge temperature |
≤ Ambient + 8°C to +15°C |
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Commissioning time |
4–8 hours (plug-and-go for 4-in-1 integrated configuration) |
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Lead time |
15–20 working days (standard voltage); 20–25 working days (custom specification) |
The stationary configuration with vibration-dampening rubber feet requires no poured concrete foundation. The 1.26 m³/min unit's compact footprint (1000 × 720 × 1340 mm) and 59 dB(A) noise level enable installation directly on the factory floor, in a dedicated compressor room, or — with acoustic enclosure — directly inside laboratories, dental operatories, and clean rooms. This point-of-use capability reduces compressed air piping length, eliminates transmission energy losses, and saves 30% in floor space versus traditional screw compressor installations requiring separate machine rooms.
Maintenance: The "Hardly Any Maintenance" Promise
Oil-free scroll compressors have the simplest maintenance profile of any industrial compressor technology:
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Service Item |
Interval |
Purpose |
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Daily |
Visual inspection of intake vents, pressure gauges, control panel fault codes |
Early detection of clogging, phase reversal, or high temperature |
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Weekly |
Clean air intake filter (washable mesh), drain condensate |
Prevents 70% of scroll element contamination, stops moisture reaching downstream |
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Monthly |
Inspect electrical connections, fan and motor operation, vibration levels |
Ensure stable operation, detect imbalance |
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Every 2,500 hours |
Replace air filter element |
Maintain clean intake air, prevent efficiency loss |
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Every 4,000 hours |
Bearing temperature check, shaft alignment inspection, vibration analysis |
Preventive maintenance, early wear detection |
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Every 8,000–12,000 hours |
Replace scroll tip seals |
Restore 100% volumetric efficiency |
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Annual |
Comprehensive system inspection, performance testing, calibration of instruments |
Verify operation within specified parameters |
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Full airend service |
40,000+ hours |
Bearing and scroll inspection |
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Complete unit warranty |
1–2 years |
Manufacturer coverage |
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Airend warranty |
2 years |
Extended airend coverage |
Annual maintenance cost: With only the air filter as the primary consumable, the 1.26 m³/min scroll compressor achieves 8,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. The simple structure has 1/9 the parts of a piston compressor — only three orbiting scrolls (one moving part per head) means minimal wear and minimal replacement needs. There are no oil changes, no oil separator replacements, no belt replacements (for direct-drive variants), and no oil-laden condensate disposal under hazardous waste regulations. The 4× lifetime compared to piston compressors translates to dramatically lower total cost of ownership.
Comparison to piston compressors: A piston compressor has many moving parts — pistons rise and fall, causing excessive vibration and noise, short service lifetime, and frequent maintenance. The scroll compressor's three orbiting scrolls with no metal-to-metal contact deliver four times the lifetime with hardly any maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll air compressor?
It is a stationary rotary scroll compressor system that uses three ganged precision-machined scroll air-ends (each 3.7 kW / 5 HP) to deliver 1.26 m³/min of 100% oil-free air at 8 bar. Each air-end uses two spiral elements (fixed + orbiting scrolls) that compress air without any oil in the compression chamber. Powered by a combined 11 kW (15 HP) IE3/IE4 motor stack under PLC control, the unit operates at 59 dB(A). The air-cooled thermal system uses a dedicated aluminum cooler and centrifugal fan per air-end. The absence of oil throughout the entire system achieves genuine ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certification (total oil content <0.01 mg/m³) by structural design — not by downstream filtration.
Why is the 1.26 m³/min capacity achieved with three 3.7 kW air-ends rather than one large air-end?
The multi-head ganged architecture delivers three decisive advantages: (1) Capacity optimization — each 3.7 kW scroll head operates in its optimal efficiency band (0.42 m³/min at 8 bar), avoiding the efficiency penalties of scaling a single scroll head to high capacity; (2) Redundancy — even if one air-end fails, the remaining two continue operation through jump control, ensuring uninterrupted air supply; (3) Energy efficiency — the PLC activates only the number of heads needed to match demand, delivering 25–40% energy savings versus fixed-speed equivalents. The PC board controls the running of the number of scroll heads based on air requirement.
What is the typical FAD at 8 bar for a 1.26 m³/min unit?
The 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll compressor delivers 1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) at 8 bar (116 psi). At 10 bar (145 psi), FAD reduces to 1.10 m³/min (39 CFM). This capacity comfortably serves 8–12 dental chairs, a pharmaceutical production cell, a food packaging line with 20+ pneumatic actuators, or a multi-instrument laboratory. The FAD figures comply with ISO 1217:2009 Annex C (absolute intake pressure 1 bar(a), cooling and air intake temperature 20°C).
Why is oil-free operation mandatory for industrial applications?
Many industries — pharmaceutical (GMP), food & beverage (FDA, FSMA, SQF), medical (NFPA 99, ISO 7396-1), electronics (semiconductor cleanliness), and laboratory — require total oil content <0.01 mg/m³, the exact threshold of ISO 8573-1 Class 0. Oil-lubricated compressors cannot guarantee this standard even with multi-stage filtration, as filters can fail, saturate, or be bypassed — eliminating the contamination prevention control completely. Oil-free scroll compressors provide this assurance by structural design — no oil in the compression chamber at any stage. Even a microscopic droplet of oil can result in thousands of dollars in ruined inventory in a semiconductor plant or pharmaceutical lab.
How does the system achieve 59 dB(A) noise level — is this truly "silent"?
Yes. The 59 dB(A) noise level — comparable to a normal conversation or a library environment — is achieved through seven layered mechanisms: (1) Inherently silent orbital scroll motion with no reciprocating impulse forces; (2) Low-speed operation (3,300 rpm startup); (3) Sound-insulated enclosure with 50mm soundproof cotton; (4) Vibration isolation mounts (achieving vibration values as low as 0.05 mm/s); (5) Multi-layer composite sound-absorbing intake filter; (6) Per-head low-noise centrifugal cooling fans with intelligent temperature-controlled speed; (7) Precision CNC-machined scrolls (±0.003mm accuracy) that reduce metal impact noise by 8–10 dB. This acoustic performance enables installation directly inside laboratories, dental operatories, medical technical closets, and clean rooms without dedicated machine rooms.
What does "100% oil-free" mean, and what certification applies?
The scroll compression principle operates with no metal-to-metal contact and no oil lubrication in the compression chamber — a PTFE or polymer-composite tip seal achieves tip sealing without lubrication. This achieves ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certification (total oil concentration <0.01 mg/m³) by structural design, not by downstream filtration. Quality industrial units carry TÜV Class 0 certification, CE marking, ISO 9001, and SGS certification. The Germany TÜV Class 0 certification is the gold standard for oil-free air purity. Importantly, Class 0 is a whole-machine certification — third-party testing samples directly from the compressor's discharge port with no downstream filters connected.
Do I need a separate air dryer for the 1.26 m³/min system?
A separate refrigerated or desiccant dryer is recommended to achieve low dew point. The optional 4-in-1 integrated configuration includes a built-in refrigerated air dryer (pressure dew point +3°C to +10°C), 3-stage or 5-stage precision filtration (including bacterial/sterilization filter for medical/pharma applications), and a 300L/500L receiver tank as standard. This pre-assembled design eliminates complex piping, delivering a true plug-and-go industrial solution. For pharmaceutical GMP, laboratory analyzers, and central medical air, desiccant dryers achieving dew points below -40°C should be considered.
What maintenance is required for a 1.26 m³/min industrial oil-free scroll compressor?
Maintenance is remarkably simple: daily visual inspection of intake vents and pressure gauges; weekly cleaning of the washable air intake filter and condensate draining; replacement of the air filter element every 2,500 operating hours; bearing temperature and vibration inspection at 4,000 hours; tip seal replacement at 8,000–12,000 hours; annual comprehensive system inspection and calibration. There are no oil changes, no oil separator replacements, no belt replacements (for direct-drive variants), and no gearbox lubrication. The unit achieves 8,000 hours of maintenance-free operation. The complete unit carries a 1–2 year warranty, with a 2-year warranty on the airend.
What is the expected service life of the airend?
The scroll compressor's minimal moving parts (only three orbiting scrolls move) and absence of metal-to-metal contact translate to exceptional longevity. The 1.26 m³/min system achieves 40,000+ hours of reliable operation — 4 times the lifetime of a piston compressor. The industrial PLC control with multi-head sequencing ensures that routine service never requires a full system shutdown. The airend carries a 2-year warranty. Premium bearings and high-grade components further extend operational life.
Can these units handle full industrial production requirements?
Absolutely. The 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll compressor is purpose-engineered for demanding factory environments. It can serve pharmaceutical production cells, food packaging lines, dental hospitals, electronics assembly benches, lithium battery workshops, textile mill pneumatic systems, and laboratory instrument banks. The 100% oil-free air eliminates any risk of oil contamination in products, packaging, or processes. The stationary industrial design with air-cooled thermal management and PLC motor control ensures 24/7 reliable operation. The intelligent multi-head sequencing delivers 25–40% energy savings, and the 40,000+ hour airend service life delivers 4× the lifetime of piston compressors. The 59 dB(A) noise level enables point-of-use installation directly inside clean rooms and laboratories.
What voltage and electrical configuration is standard?
The 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll compressor operates on 380V/3-phase/50Hz as standard, with customization available for 220V, 110V, 415V, 440V, 460V, and 50/60Hz worldwide configurations. The unit uses multi-head sequential soft-start under PLC control, eliminating current inrush on the electrical network. The IE3 motors feature IP54/IP55 protection and F-class insulation. The PLC controller manages all electrical protection functions including motor overload, over-temperature, and over-pressure automatic shutdown. Optional Modbus RS485 or BACnet communication enables integration with plant BMS or SCADA systems.
How much energy can I save with a 1.26 m³/min industrial oil-free scroll compressor?
Compared to an equivalent oil-free piston compressor, the scroll technology delivers 30% energy savings through advanced scroll profile design and 95%+ volumetric efficiency. The PLC-controlled multi-head sequencing adds 25–40% additional savings during partial-load operation by activating only the necessary scroll heads. A documented case study from an electronic factory shows that an oil-free scroll machine with 10 m³/min flow saves 120,000 kWh of electricity per year, with a payback period of 1.5 years. For a 1.26 m³/min unit running 6,000 hours/year at $0.12/kWh, this translates to substantial electricity cost reduction versus an equivalent piston compressor. The 40,000+ hour airend service life (4× piston lifetime) further reduces lifecycle cost.
How long does delivery take for a 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll compressor?
Standard lead time is 15–20 working days for standard voltage configurations. Custom voltage, pressure, tank size, material specifications (e.g., stainless steel pipework, desiccant dryer, BMS integration) require 20–25 working days. Emergency expedited delivery may be available depending on manufacturer capacity. Units are supplied with exported wooden package as standard.
Bottom Line for Industrial Procurement Teams
The 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll air compressor with high-capacity silent air system represents the definitive high-sub-kW solution for industrial facilities demanding genuine Class 0 oil-free air with uncompromising reliability, energy efficiency, and acoustic management. By combining the multi-head ganged scroll architecture (three 3.7 kW orbiting/fixed spiral element sets with no metal-to-metal contact), an 11 kW (15 HP) IE3/IE4 premium-efficiency motor stack, a stationary foundation-free industrial configuration, air-cooled thermal management with dedicated per-head coolers, and an advanced PLC controller with multi-head sequencing, this technology simultaneously solves six critical industrial challenges:
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Achieves 1.26 m³/min at 8 bar with genuine Class 0 air by design — ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certified, total oil content <0.01 mg/m³, zero oil in the entire air path; mandatory for pharmaceutical GMP, food & beverage FDA/FSMA/SQF, medical NFPA 99, electronics, and laboratory applications; TÜV Class 0, CE, ISO 9001, SGS compliant
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Delivers industrial-grade reliability with built-in redundancy — three ganged air-ends, jump control ensures continuous operation even if one head fails, 40,000+ hours airend service life, 4× lifetime vs. piston compressors, 8,000 hours maintenance-free operation
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Air-cooled thermal management — dedicated aluminum cooler and centrifugal fan per air-end, reliable operation in ambient temperatures up to 45°C, discharge temperature ≤ ambient + 8°C to +15°C, no water infrastructure required
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Intelligent PLC multi-head control — real-time monitoring, fault diagnosis, multi-head sequencing, 25–40% energy savings, ±0.1 bar pressure stability, Modbus RS485 / BACnet BMS integration option
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High-capacity silent operation at 59 dB(A) — seven-layer noise reduction strategy, acoustic enclosure capable of <55 dB(A), vibration values as low as 0.05 mm/s, enabling point-of-use installation directly inside clean rooms, laboratories, and dental operatories without dedicated machine rooms
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Drastically reduces maintenance and energy — only three orbiting scrolls as moving parts, 1/9 the parts of a piston compressor, air filter replacement every 2,500 hours, tip seal replacement at 8,000–12,000 hours, 30% energy savings vs. piston, 25–40% additional savings through PLC multi-head demand-matching
When evaluating your next industrial compressed air investment, prioritize:
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TÜV Class 0 certification — genuine ISO 8573-1 Class 0, total oil content <0.01 mg/m³, third-party tested at compressor discharge with no downstream filters
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FAD at 8 bar: 1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) — verify the specific model's capacity against your production line's pneumatic demand, chair count, or instrument load
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Three-head ganged architecture — 3 × 3.7 kW scroll air-ends delivering 1.26 m³/min at 8 bar with built-in redundancy and jump control
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Noise level ≤59 dB(A) — acoustic enclosure, low-speed orbital scroll operation, vibration-dampening rubber feet, sound-absorbing intake filter
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Stationary industrial design — foundation-free, 1000 × 720 × 1340 mm footprint, 395 kg
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Air-cooled thermal system — dedicated aluminum cooler and centrifugal fan per air-end, 45°C ambient capability
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PLC controller with multi-head sequencing — real-time monitoring, fault diagnosis, demand-matching, BMS communication
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IE3 motor standard (IE4 optional) — IP54/IP55 protection, F-class insulation, 380V/3-phase/50Hz (customizable worldwide)
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4-in-1 integrated option — built-in dryer, 3-stage/5-stage filtration, and receiver tank as standard; 30% space savings versus traditional screw installations
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Application fit — 1.26 m³/min at 8 bar serves 8–12 dental chairs, a pharmaceutical cell, a food packaging line with 20+ pneumatic actuators, or a multi-instrument laboratory; for flows above 1.26 m³/min continuous duty, consider twin-unit master-slave configuration delivering 2.52 m³/min; for flows below 1.26 m³/min, a 7.5 kW (10 HP) single/twin-head unit may suffice
A properly specified 1.26 m³/min stationary oil-free scroll air compressor will deliver 40,000+ hours of reliable service, genuine Class 0 oil-free air at <0.01 mg/m³ total oil, noise levels of 59 dB(A) (point-of-use capable), 30% energy savings versus piston compressors, 25–40% additional savings through PLC multi-head sequencing, 4× piston lifetime, and 8,000 hours of maintenance-free operation — forming the dependable, compliant, energy-efficient, and intelligently controlled backbone of your high-capacity clean compressed air operation.
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Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor 1.26 m³/min High Capacity Silent Air System
Why the 1.26 m³/min Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor Defines the High-Capacity Silent Clean Air Standard
When pharmaceutical suites, food and beverage processing lines, electronics fabrication floors, dental hospitals, analytical laboratories, and packaging workshops demand genuine ISO 8573-1 Class 0 oil-free air at high sub-kW flow with industrial-grade reliability and whisper-quiet operation, the engineering world converges on a single architecture: the stationary oil-free scroll air compressor delivering 1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) at 8 bar (116 psi). By ganging multiple precision-machined scroll air-ends — each with a fixed spiral element meshing with an orbiting spiral element — these machines compress air without a drop of oil entering any compression chamber. Driven by an 11 kW (15 HP) IE3/IE4 premium-efficiency motor stack under PLC supervision, they deliver 1.26 m³/min of 100% oil-free air at 8 bar while operating at noise levels as low as 59 dB(A).
The 1.26 m³/min capacity tier represents the definitive high-capacity entry point for oil-free scroll technology. It is powerful enough to serve 8–12 dental chairs, a pharmaceutical production cell, a food packaging line with 20+ pneumatic actuators, an electronics bench cluster, or a multi-instrument laboratory bank — yet engineered as a stationary, foundation-free industrial platform suitable for continuous 24/7 duty in noise-sensitive environments. The combination of multi-head scroll technology (typically three 3.7 kW air-ends), air-cooled thermal management, and microprocessor-based PLC motor control makes this the workhorse of high-capacity clean air production where acoustic comfort is non-negotiable.
Available across working pressures of 8 bar (116 psi) and 10 bar (145 psi), configured as a stationary oil-free rotary scroll unit with multi-head ganged architecture, the 1.26 m³/min compressor achieves 40,000+ hours of reliable operation with minimal maintenance — making it the definitive solution for facilities where air purity, acoustic management, energy efficiency, and uptime are simultaneously non-negotiable.
Verified Technical Specifications: 1.26 m³/min Stationary Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor
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Specification |
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Model Capacity |
1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) at 8 bar |
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Installed Motor Power |
11 kW (15 HP) |
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Number of Air-Ends |
3 ganged scroll heads (3.7 kW each) |
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Working Pressure |
8 bar standard (7.5 bar min, 10.5 bar max) |
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Free Air Delivery (FAD) at 8 bar |
1.26 m³/min (44 CFM) |
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Free Air Delivery (FAD) at 10 bar |
1.10 m³/min (39 CFM) |
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Noise Level |
59 dB(A) (as low as 58 dB(A) with acoustic enclosure) |
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Configuration |
Stationary, industrial-grade, foundation-free |
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Drive Method |
Direct drive or belt drive (model dependent) |
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Motor Type |
IE3 as standard; IE4 PM optional |
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Motor Protection |
IP54/IP55, F-class insulation |
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Start Method |
Multi-head sequential start under PLC control |
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Lubrication Style |
100% Oil-Free (zero oil in compression chamber) |
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Air Quality |
ISO 8573-1 Class 0 — total oil content <0.01 mg/m³ |
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Cooling Method |
Air cooled — dedicated aluminum cooler and fan per air-end |
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Controller |
Advanced PLC with color touchscreen |
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Control Functions |
Multi-head sequencing, fault diagnosis, service reminders, demand-matching |
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Discharge Temperature |
≤ Ambient + 8°C to +15°C |
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Voltage |
380V/50Hz/3-phase (customizable to 220V/110V, 415V/440V/460V, 50/60Hz) |
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Outlet Diameter |
G1" (BSP) |
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Dimensions (L×W×H) |
1000 × 720 × 1340 mm |
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Weight |
395 kg (without tank) |
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Ambient Temperature |
-5°C to 45°C |
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Air Tank Options |
200L, 300L, 500L (epoxy-coated or stainless steel) |
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Service Life |
40,000+ hours (airend); 8,000 hours maintenance-free |
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Warranty |
1–2 years complete unit; 2 years on airend |
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Certifications |
CE, ISO 9001, TÜV Class 0, SGS, ISO 8573-1 Class 0 |
4-in-1 Integrated Configuration (Industrial Silent Option):
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Component 1: 1.26 m³/min oil-free scroll compressor (3 air-ends) — 100% oil-free by structural design
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Component 2: Built-in refrigerated air dryer — pressure dew point +3°C to +10°C
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Component 3: 3-stage precision filtration — particulate + activated carbon (5-stage for medical/pharma: gas-water separation, dust removal, oil removal, high-precision, bacterial/sterilization)
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Component 4: 300L or 500L air receiver tank (industrial epoxy-coated or medical-grade stainless steel)
The Multi-Head Scroll Architecture: Achieving 1.26 m³/min with 100% Oil-Free Air by Structural Design
The 1.26 m³/min capacity is achieved through a sophisticated ganged air-end architecture. Each individual scroll head operates on the fundamental orbital compression principle:
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Two spiral elements per head: One






