Drill series portable compressor developments

ELGi announces developments to its Drill series compressors

New Zealand, May 2023

New Zealand, 2 May 2023: ELGi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, has recently developed several models in its Drill series diesel-powered skid mounted portable compressors, delivering efficiency, reliability, serviceability, and space saving gains.

Inconsistent and extreme operating conditions make drilling a very demanding industry. The Drill series diesel-powered skid mounted portable compressors from ELGi have been designed and built to meet the challenges of this industry and exceed expectations when it comes to delivering superior power, performance, and reliability.

Finding utilisation in a diverse range of drilling applications, the PG 900S to PG 1250S Drill series models, with free air delivery (FAD) from 900 to 1250 cfm, have recently undergone several design developments:

The new weld-free air intake system with 3-stage air filtration ensures clean air enters the compressor with minimal pressure drop. This has enhanced operational reliability and extended the life of the compressor parts.

The three-stage filtration system, which keeps dust out of the compressor and engine has also been introduced, along with mesh protection in the compressor air intake system, increasing operational life, and making the Drill series compressors particularly suited for operations in dusty environments.

The user-friendly control panel now features an LED light for increased ease of use. This intuitive controller integrates all main instrument controls and monitoring systems. The operational condition of the system can be easily determined, and all system warnings are clearly displayed.

A range of further design developments have additionally contributed to enhanced safety features, improved serviceability and a more compact solution that has a much smaller footprint.

The entire range of ELGi Drill portable compressors offer superior efficiency, not least thanks to the inclusion of ELGi’s unique rotary screw airend which is equipped with in-house developed η-V profile rotors. The unique design reduces pressure losses and increases efficiency. In addition, the rotors ensure energy efficient compressed air supply for all demanding applications, with higher flow and better specific fuel consumption. Better maintenance intervals and best-in-class warranty further assure an overall low cost of ownership.

The complete Drill series from ELGi assures faster drilling and better drilling averages from a compact, robust, and rugged package. With free air delivery (FAD) from 600 to 1500 cfm, the powerful Drill series offers a reliable, fuel and energy efficient supply of compressed air, designed to operate in the most demanding of environments.