Worthington launches lower energy compressors
In support of the packaging sector ’ s drive to improve efficiency and cut carbon emissions , in line with the government ’ s ‘ Net Zero ’ sustainability agenda , industrial compressor brand Worthington Creyssensac has launched an upgraded range of oil-injected air compressors , which deliver a significantly lower environmental footprint .
Featuring a completely redesigned air end element , Worthington ’ s innovative Rollair 300-850 small screw compressor models facilitate a market-leading increase of 15 % in Free Air Delivery ( FAD ) output , as well as a reduction in energy consumption of up to 12 %.
In addition , the combination of an anti-condensation oil heater , tropical thermostat and a larger 500-litre air receiver enables the units to operate on very low duty cycles , where the demand for air is intermittent , without the issue of condensation forming within the oil .
Where there is a need for large volumes of air on continuous demand , such as a packaging production process , Worthington ’ s Rollair belt-driven , screw compressors can be configured as either floor mounted , tank mounted or tank mounted with refrigerant air dryer . The latter version delivers a 55 % reduction in Global Warming Potential ( GWP ) over previous generation screw and dryer packages , which is a result of the change from R134a HFC refrigerant gas to R513a HFO gas within the refrigerant dryer . Compressor power ranges from 3 to 10 horsepower in either 8 or 10 bar versions and distributors also have the option of a pressure conversion kit for flexibility in stock holding and to ultimately ensure the end user gets exactly the right pressure unit for their application .
Offering a fully-integrated configuration with combined air receiver , tank , filtration and refrigerant dryer , provides customers with a compact , virtually silent unit , so it can be located closer to the point of use , requiring less pipework . Internal componentry has been redesigned , to allow for easier maintenance and removable service panels enable quick access .
Commenting on the launch of its upgraded compressors , Mark Keen , Business Line Manager at MultiAir UK & Ireland , which supplies the Worthington Creyssensac brand to a network of distributors , said :
“ Within the production and service industries , compressed air is often referred to as the fourth utility , so Worthington remains committed to improving efficiency and performance , as well as pursuing ways of reducing energy consumption . Our latest Rollair range of small screw compressors are the perfect starter compressor with ‘ plug and play ’ single person installation . Improving the work environment for operators by minimising noise has also been a key factor , so these upgraded machines are virtually silent and provide a compelling overall business solution with low cost of ownership in a challenging economic climate .”
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