Rotary Screw Compressors | Industrial manufacturing, construction | Water-cooled (ISO 9001 certified) 30 CFM ▲40 CFM (Base/Advanced) 10 bar (ISO 13272 compliant) | ▲ Continuous operation ▲ High efficiency ▲ Handles oxygen (ASTM F1386) | Higher upfront cost ▲ Requires regular lubricant maintenance (Base: 11kW ▲ Advanced: 250kW motor) |
Reciprocating/Piston Compressors | Workshops, small-scale operations | Air-cooled ▲ Oil-lubricated 7 bar ▲10 bar (Advanced) 10 CFM (ASME PTC 1.3) | Lower cost ▲ Compact design ▲ Low maintenance for non-lubricated variants | Intermittent operation ▲ Noise levels up to 85 dBA (OSHA limit) ▲ Limited to 7 bar (Base) |
Centrifugal Compressors | Oil refineries, power plants | High-speed impellers (ISO 50001 energy-efficient) 100 CFM ▲150 CFM (Advanced) 15 bar (ISO 13272) | ▲ High capacity ▲ Continuous flow ▲ Low operational noise (70 dBA) | High cost ▲ Requires skilled maintenance ▲ Sensitive to pressure fluctuations |
Scroll Compressors | HVAC systems, food processing | Oil-free ▲ Silent operation (43 dBA ▲38 dBA Advanced) 15 CFM (ISO 11011) | ▲ Zero lubricant contamination ▲ Low energy consumption ▲ Compact size | Lower pressure capacity (≤8 bar) ▲ Limited CFM for heavy-duty use |
Diaphragm Compressors | Hazardous environments, medical gas | Non-lubricated ▲ Explosion-proof (ATEX Zone 1) 5 CFM ▲8 CFM (Advanced) 10 bar (ASME BPVC) | ▲ Safe for oxygen/nitrogen ▲ No risk of oil contamination ▲ ATEX certified | Low CFM ▲ High cost ▲ Requires frequent diaphragm replacement |
Portable Compressors | Construction sites, automotive repair | Gas-powered ▲ Lightweight (25 kg ▲15 kg Advanced) 5 CFM (ISO 11011) | Mobility ▲ No electricity dependency ▲ Compact design | Limited runtime ▲ Lower CFM ▲ Noise levels up to 90 dBA (OSHA-compliant) |