Oil-free reciprocating air compressors operate without using lubricating oil in the compression chamber. Conventional piston air compressors utilise oil to lubricate and cool moving parts within the compression mechanism. However, special materials and coatings, such as Teflon or other synthetic compounds, are employed in oil-free piston air compressors to reduce friction and heat during the compression process.
The absence of oil in the compression chamber ensures the compressed air remains free from oil contaminants. This design is particularly advantageous for healthcare, electronics, and food processing industries, where even trace amounts of oil in the air could compromise product quality or impact sensitive applications. The technology behind oil-free piston air compressors eliminates the risk of oil contamination and minimises maintenance requirements associated with oil changes and disposal.
ELGi’s range of oil-free reciprocating air compressors offers 100 percent oil-free compressed air solutions designed to provide zero contamination risks, improved energy efficiency, and long-term reliability to meet the precise needs of various industries.
ELGi’s oil-free air compressors provide consistent oil-free air that meets the ISO8573-1 class 0 oil standards. The part where the air comes in direct contact with the metal surface inside the compressor is coated with food-grade material, ensuring consistent oil-free air without metal debris. Our pipes have special e-coating, which ensures consistently clean and oil-free air and optimised rotor clearances, ensuring consistent air delivery.
ELGi’s oil-free air technology helps optimise the productivity of your operations by eliminating the energy wasted during pressure drops. Besides reducing operating costs, our compressors are designed for easy maintenance by providing clear access to air components.
ELGi is among the few air compressor companies to design and manufacture oil-free airends. With our in-house oil-free technology, the compressors are engineered to deliver maximum uptime and reliability. ELGi’s unique eta-V rotor design reduces pressure losses and increases stage efficiencies, leading to an optimised compressed air system.
ELGi’s airend rotors and housing are coated with a PTFE-based food-grade PP coating to resist corrosion and endure high temperatures up to 250 °C. This results in optimum long-term performance with no loss in efficiency.
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