5-15 HP Two Stage Oil Free Piston Compressors

ELGi's 5-15 HP two-stage oil-free piston compressors offer oil-free performance, crucial for applications requiring contaminant-free compressed air. Their two-stage compression process enhances efficiency, making them well-suited for demanding industrial tasks. Engineered for durability, these piston compressors boast robust construction, ensuring longevity and reliability in challenging environments. The cooling system is optimised for efficiency, preventing overheating and ensuring continuous, reliable operation. Precision engineering and user-friendly design facilitate easy operation, maintenance, and monitoring and find versatile applications across industries like manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. These two-stage reciprocating air compressors are energy-efficient in design and contribute to cost savings while ensuring consistent performance.

WHY ELGi's OIL-FREE PISTON COMPRESSORS?

Innovative Suction System

ELGi's oil-free piston compressors utilise a unique suction through the crankcase design, preventing undesired vacuum generation. This inventive approach enhances overall efficiency and reliability.

Durable Cast Iron Block

The piston air compressor's block is crafted from robust cast iron, ensuring longevity and sustained performance, even in challenging industrial environments.

Optimised Heat Dissipation

Deep-finned cylinders are integrated for efficient heat dissipation, preventing overheating and maintaining optimal operating temperatures, thus contributing to extended compressor life.

Specialised Cylinder Wall Coating

Specially coated cylinder walls offer superior wear and corrosion resistance, ensuring the durability of critical components and enhancing overall compressor reliability.

PTFE-Coated Pistons and Rings

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) coating on pistons and piston rings reduces friction, improves sealing, and ensures smooth operation, contributing to enhanced compressor efficiency and extended maintenance intervals.

Automatic Air Unloading

Including a delivery unloader allows automatic unloading of compressed air in delivery pipelines, providing better operational control and efficiency in air output management.

Efficient Cooling System

A flanged aluminum aftercooler is integrated for efficient cooling, contributing to optimal operating temperatures, preventing overheating, and ensuring consistent compressor performance.

OXYGEN/NITROGEN GENERATION PLANTS

ELGi's two-stage, oil-free reciprocating air compressor plays a crucial role in oxygen/nitrogen generation plants, ensuring the production of pure gases. Its vital contribution is essential for medical and industrial applications where delivering uncontaminated compressed air is imperative.

LABORATORIES

ELGi's oil-free piston compressors are instrumental in laboratories, providing precision with oil-free air for accurate experiments. These piston-type compressors actively contribute to a controlled environment, meeting the stringent requirements of laboratory settings with contaminant-free air, energy efficiency, and optimal performance.

RESEARCH FACILITIES

The oil-free reciprocating compressor maintains pure air quality in research facilities, crucial for reliable scientific investigations. Its contribution ensures the accuracy and integrity of research outcomes.

PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Oil-free piston air compressors for the pharmaceutical industry prevent product contamination. With unique features like contaminant-free air delivery, robust construction, and reliable performance, these compressors align seamlessly with the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical sector.

FOOD PROCESSING

ELGi's two-stage, oil-free reciprocating air compressors for the food industry play a crucial role in maintaining air purity, ensuring food safety, and upholding hygiene standards throughout various processes. With features like contaminant-free air delivery, robust construction, and reliable performance, ELGi's compressors actively contribute to preventing contamination and preserving the integrity of food products. The oil-free design enhances its suitability for the food industry, emphasising ELGi's commitment to providing a reliable, hygienic, and contaminant-free compressed air solution for food processing applications.

PACKAGING

ELGi's oil-free piston air compressors for packing machines actively safeguard the integrity and quality of packaged goods. With features like contaminant-free air delivery, robust construction, and reliable performance, ELGi's compressors play an active role in ensuring that the compressed air used in packaging remains free from oil contaminants.

ELECTRONICS PRODUCTION

In electronics manufacturing, oil-free reciprocating compressors actively deliver oil-free air, preserving the precision and quality of sensitive electronic components. Their active role is crucial for preventing adverse effects on electronic products.

OZONE GENERATION

ELGi's oil-free piston compressors are pivotal in optimising ozone generation processes. The oil-free design ensures contaminant-free air, maintaining the purity of the ozone produced. In industries involved in ozone production, ELGi's compressors actively enhance performance, ensuring optimal efficiency and sustainability in ozone generation processes.

PRINTING EQUIPMENT

ELGi's oil-free reciprocating compressors play a pivotal role in maintaining the quality of printed materials and preventing damage to printing equipment. They contribute actively to the smooth functioning of the printing process by ensuring a continuous and contaminant-free air supply.

FERMENTERS

ELGi's compressors, with features like a unique suction through crankcase design, PTFE-coated pistons, and reliable performance, align seamlessly with the stringent requirements of biotechnological applications. The oil-free design further enhances their suitability for maintaining the integrity and purity of biotechnological processes involving fermenters.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SINGLE-STAGE AND TWO-STAGE PISTON COMPRESSORS

The primary distinction between single-stage and two-stage air compressors lies in the compression process. A single-stage air compressor employs a single compression stage, making it suitable for tasks with moderate pressure demands, often found in smaller-scale applications. On the other hand, a two-stage air compressor utilises two sequential compression stages, allowing it to generate higher pressures and achieve greater efficiency. The two-stage variant is preferred in industrial settings where continuous and elevated air pressure is essential. Additionally, single-stage compressors are more compact and portable, fitting well in smaller workspaces, while two-stage piston compressors may be larger and are employed in larger industrial environments. These differences enable users to choose the most fitting compressor for their application needs, balancing pressure requirements and workspace considerations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of piston air compressors are available for sale?

ELGi offers a range of piston air compressors, including oil-lubricated and oil-free options. To know more, connect with us.

What applications are suitable for a 5 HP air compressor?

A 5 HP oil-free air compressor is versatile and suitable for small workshops, pneumatic tools, paint spraying, and other light to moderate industrial tasks.

What is the recommended duty cycle for an ELGi 15 HP air compressor?

The ideal duty cycle recommended for piston compressors by ELGi is a 70:30 duty cycle.

Where can I find the ELGi 5 HP Air Compressor price?

For information on 5 HP air compressor prices in Africa, kindly contact us.

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