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Scroll compressors provide a reliable solution for applications where clean, oil-free compressed air is required. Unlike traditional lubricated compressors, scroll compressors operate without oil in the compression chamber, making them suitable for industries where air purity is critical.
Airpower supplies and builds scroll compressor systems designed around your compressed air requirements. Whether you need a single unit, multiple compressors installed in parallel, or a complete air receiver system, our team can help design the right solution.
Airpower supplies scroll compressor systems suitable for a variety of clean air applications.
Available options include:
Our team can help determine the correct number of units, receiver size, and system configuration based on your required airflow and application.
A scroll compressor is an oil-free compressor that uses two spiral-shaped scrolls to compress air. One scroll remains stationary while the other moves in an orbital motion, trapping and compressing air through the scroll chambers.
Because there is no oil used in the compression process, scroll compressors are ideal for applications where avoiding oil contamination is important. While they are slightly less energy efficient than lubricated reciprocating or screw compressors, they provide clean air with minimal maintenance requirements.
Scroll compressors offer several advantages for businesses requiring dependable compressed air:
One of the key benefits of scroll compressors is their simple maintenance requirements.
Each unit uses two air intake filters and a sealing system that requires maintenance approximately every 4,000 operating hours. Other than these scheduled maintenance items, scroll compressors require very little ongoing servicing compared to many conventional compressor designs.
Regular maintenance ensures efficient operation, protects internal components, and helps maximise the working life of the compressor.
Unlike variable speed screw compressors, scroll compressors operate at a constant speed. To match changing air demand, Airpower can install multiple scroll compressor units working together in a parallel system.
The intelligent control system automatically manages the number of compressors running based on the required compressed air volume. It prioritises compressors with the lowest operating hours first, helping balance usage across all units and extending the lifespan of the complete system.
This makes parallel scroll compressor installations an efficient option for businesses with changing compressed air demands.
Scroll compressors are used for applications requiring clean, oil-free compressed air. They are commonly used where air purity, reliability, and low maintenance are important considerations.
Yes. Scroll compressors are oil-free compressors because the compression process does not use oil lubrication inside the compression chamber. This helps prevent oil contamination in the compressed air supply.
Scroll compressors typically require maintenance on the intake filters and seals approximately every 4,000 operating hours. Compared to many other compressor types, they have relatively low maintenance requirements.
Yes. Airpower can install multiple scroll compressors in parallel on a shared air receiver or base-mounted system. A control system manages the number of compressors operating to match the required air demand.
Scroll compressors and screw compressors are designed for different applications. Scroll compressors are ideal where oil-free air and quiet operation are priorities, while screw compressors are often preferred for larger industrial applications requiring maximum efficiency and continuous high-volume airflow.
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