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What is a rotary screw air compressor?

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A rotary screw air compressor is one of the most widely used technologies in industry and is the workhorse behind many processes and applications. Rotary screw technology is superior for reliability and 24/7 continuous run availability with no duty cycle. Rotary screw air compressors use 2 screws/rotors, 1 male and 1 female, to compress air through a continuous motion. Helical lobes attached to the shafts of the screws trap and compress the air then discharge it from the airend. The air is then passed to a separator and coalescent filters that remove most of the oil from the air, usually down to 2-5 ppm.


Why purchase a rotary screw air compressor?

1) Rotary Screw air compressors deliver a continuous flow of air.
2) Rotary Screw air compressors can operate in extreme temperatures.
3) Rotary Screw air compressors run tools efficiently that require high air flow.
4) Rotary Screw air compressors have fewer parts to service, lowering maintenance costs.
5) Rotary Screw air compressors are QUIET, yet provide massive air flow.
6) Rotary Screw air compressors are generally energy efficient and generate less heat than piston machines.
7) Rotary Screw air compressors use less oil than other flooded machines with minimum oil carry over.
8) Rotary Screw air compressors will give you years of service with no capacity reduction.