ELGi AB -– Oil-Free Screw Air Compressor -

WHY CHOOSE ELGi AB SERIES?

Class “0” per ISO:8573(P-2):2007

ELGi AB series Oil-Free Air Compressor Series provides consistent oil-free compressed air, meeting ISO8573-1 Class ‘0’ standards. The AB Series is equipped with stainless steel rotors and has water moving in a closed-loop circuit which acts as a lubricating medium. Due to the absence of oil, the compressed air is free from any contaminant like oil or vapours.

No microbiological content complying with ISO8573-7

These compressors discharge compressed air with no microbiological contaminant, complying with ISO 8573-7 standards.

Pure water quality complying with IS:10500-2012

To maintain water quality, ELGi machines have a closed loop water circuit, eliminating the need for an RO system. This reduces power consumption and maintenance costs for our customers and ensures pure water quality, complying with IS:10500-2012.

Corrosion-resistant SS rotors

ELGi machines use FDA-approved stainless steel with a proprietary coating, eliminating any chances of corrosion.

Compact, air-cooled package

The cooling system with fans and a larger cooling surface area enhances hot air cooling. The fan motor uses significantly low power. The integrated fan-motor assembly maintains a low temperature, increasing the motor’s life.

Lower maintenance cost

The efficient rotors with best-in-class performance, single-stage operation, low operation speed and application-oriented design of oil-free screw air compressors, lower overall maintenance.

Airend

The air end of the AB Series is engineered with FDA-approved stainless steel rotors and a proprietary coating, offering excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Its innovative design supports oil-free compression and ensures long operational life with minimal maintenance, even in demanding industrial conditions. ELGi offers an industry-leading air compressor warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and peace of mind.

Pharma

Maintaining a sterile environment during pharmaceutical manufacturing is crucial. Two-stage water-cooled compressors are required to ensure pharmaceutical production meets high quality standards. These compressors provide oil-free compressed air, reducing the danger of contamination in processes like drug formulation, packaging, and other key pharmaceutical applications.

Food and Beverages

Electric oil-free screw air compressors are used in the food and beverage industries, where product safety and hygiene are critical. Oil-free two-stage air compressors produce clean, uncontaminated compressed air that meets food-grade standards throughout procedures such as packaging, bottling, and food handling.

Textiles

Electric oil-free rotary screw air compressors are critical in the textile sector for maintaining a clean, oil-free air supply. In this sector, two-stage water-cooled compressors help to maintain compressed air quality, preventing pollution that could impact delicate textile manufacturing processes like spinning and weaving.

Electronics

In the electronics industry, where precision and purity are critical, two-stage oil-free air compressors are essential. These compressors provide a consistent supply of contaminant-free compressed air, protecting electronic components throughout industrial processes such as PCB assembly and semiconductor manufacture.

Industrial Gases

Industries that use air separation, such as the manufacturing of industrial gases, rely on two-stage water-cooled compressors to achieve strict purity requirements. These compressors provide a consistent and stable source of oil-free compressed air, which improves the performance of operations such as cryogenic distillation in air separation plants.

Power & Energy

In power plants, especially those using gas turbines or combined cycle systems, high-quality compressed air is essential for control systems, ash handling, and instrumentation. ELGi’s oil-free compressors ensure reliable, contamination-free compressed air to maintain plant efficiency and uptime.

Process Industries

In chemical and petrochemical plants, compressors must withstand demanding conditions while ensuring product purity and operational safety. ELGi’s oil-free technology eliminates the risk of process contamination and supports critical applications like reactor purging and instrument air supply.

Semiconductor

Semiconductor manufacturing requires ultra-pure, particle-free environments. ELGi’s oil-free air compressors help maintain the cleanroom standards necessary for lithography, wafer cleaning, and chip assembly, ensuring precision and reliability.

Cement

In cement manufacturing, compressed air is essential for blending, conveying, and packaging processes. ELGi’s robust, oil-free compressors withstand dusty and high-load environments while ensuring clean air for equipment operation and pneumatic controls.

Iron

Steel plants require high volumes of compressed air for blast furnaces, material handling, and cooling systems. Two-stage compressors offer durability and efficiency, delivering uninterrupted performance in harsh industrial conditions.

Automobile Manufacturing

Precision painting, robotic operations, and pneumatic tool usage in auto manufacturing demand clean, dry air. ELGi’s oil-free compressors reduce rework, protect sensitive systems, and enhance the quality of end products.

Dairy Industry

Oil-free air is essential in dairy operations—from milk processing and packaging to cleaning systems. ELGi’s compressors ensure contamination-free compressed air to maintain product purity and comply with stringent hygiene norms.

Distilleries

In distilleries, compressed air is used in fermentation control, bottle filling, and CIP (clean-in-place) processes. ELGi’s oil-free solutions safeguard product quality by preventing any risk of oil contamination, ensuring purity from grain to glass.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is a Class Zero air compressor different from regular compressors?

A Class ‘0’ air compressor is designed with specialised filtration and compression technologies to eliminate the possibility of oil and contaminants entering the compressed air stream. Regular compressors might have oil-lubricated components that could introduce oil into the compressed air output.

How do I ensure the quality of compressed air in pharmaceutical industry?

Ensure the quality of compressed air by using dedicated air compressors like ELGi’s AB series oil-free air compressors designed for pharmaceutical applications, installing appropriate filtration systems, conducting regular air quality testing, and adhering to industry standards and guidelines.

What are the air quality requirements for compressed air in food industry?

Compressed air used in the food industry should meet specific air quality standards to ensure product safety and prevent contamination. Standards such as ISO 8573-1 Class 2 are often recommended to maintain contaminant free compressed air. So, selecting an air compressor for food industry can be quite challenging. Contact our team to know more.

How do oil-free compressors achieve lubrication?

Oil-free air compressors utilise advanced technologies like special coating on the rotors or water injection which act as a lubricating and cooling medium. These methods provide effective cooling and sealing without the need for lubricating oil.

Can oil-free, silent air compressors handle heavy-duty applications?

Yes, ELGi’s silent oil-free air compressors are engineered to handle a wide range of applications, including heavy-duty tasks. They are engineered to deliver various capacities to suit different requirements. These low noise air compressors are as efficient as any other screw compressor.

Are oil-free compressors more expensive?

Oil-free compressors can have a higher initial cost compared to oil-lubricated compressors. However, their benefits, including cleaner compressed air and reduced maintenance costs, often justify the investment in industries where air quality is critical. They are also environmentally friendly. Our team can help you select the right solution based on your application. Contact us

SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION

Significance of Fixed-Speed & Variable-Speed Rotary Screw Compressors

Choosing between a fixed-speed and variable-speed air compressor is crucial for any industrial enterprise.

Key Benefits of Investing in AB Series Oil-Free Screw Air Compressor for Industrial Applications

In today’s day and age, precision is not an advantage but a prerequisite in the manufacturing industry.

Oil-Free Air in Medicine Manufacture

The country’s pharmaceutical industry is expected to reach $55 billion by 2020.

Making Screw Air Compressors Oil-free

How ELGi and other manufacturers eliminated oil to cater to sensitive industries.

The need for quality compressed air in healthcare textiles

Compressed air is weaving the future of medical textiles.

Consider an oil-free recipe to success!

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