Lubricated Rotary Screw Compressors (160 - 250 kW)

Oil Lubricated Rotary Screw Compressors featuring FourCore Technology

The new high-power range from L160FC to L290FC includes both fixed speed and regulated speed (RS) lubricated screw compressors. These units feature innovative technology designed to deliver next-level performance and efficiency for customers across a wide range of industries.

These new models complement the already established range of 160 to 250 kW machines, which have been reliably powering diverse industrial applications worldwide for many years.

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One of the Smallest Footprints in the Market of 2-Stage Oil-Lubricated Units

The core benefit of the new ESM/VS 160FC to ESM/VS 290FC range is that it delivers significantly higher efficiency than single-stage compressors while maintaining the same compact footprint, thanks to precision German engineering. Customers from various industries benefit from this space-saving design, which combines outstanding performance with maximum efficiency.

Classic Range – Advanced Design

The ESM / VS 160-290 series is specifically engineered to meet the high demands of continuous 24/7 operation and ensure absolute uptime in mission-critical industrial environments.

Innovative Design Delivers Major Benefits:

• Exceptional energy efficiency
• Low-noise operation
• Advanced control system
• Modern cooling system
• Easy and efficient maintenance
• GD 10-Year Extended Warranty Protect 10 – our total commitment to quality and worry-free ownership

FourCore Technology – The Power of Four!

Our application engineering team has developed a premium-efficiency, two-stage model for both fixed and regulated speed compressors using new compact double-stage airend technology. What sets this design apart is the airend, which features one motor and four rotors in a single, semi-integrated casting. Unlike traditional two-stage compressors, this results in a compact footprint while delivering significant energy savings. In fact, thanks to this innovative design, the overall size matches that of a single-stage machine.

The innovative FourCore technology delivers best-in-class efficiency—up to 10% higher than the single-stage Frame 6—while offering all the advantages of two-stage compression without the typical drawbacks.

A Perfectly Matched Design of Motor, Direct Drive & Airend

The efficient combination of motor, drive, and airend is specifically designed to reduce specific power, helping you save on energy costs. Gardner Denver employs TEFC IP55 motors with high efficiency as standard.

Premium Efficiency Airend

The Gardner Denver airend is designed for reliable operation and easy maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime. Its high-output compression element, operating at low rotational speeds, significantly reduces energy consumption. An innovative design with a fail-safe shaft seal, integrated oil filter, and oil regulation valve minimizes the need for external hoses, enhancing overall quality and reliability.

Easy Installation

The ESM Series is designed with serviceability in mind. Large double doors allow easy access to all service points, and all maintenance tasks can be performed from the front of the compressor.

VS Series – Our Compressor Solution for Varying Air Demand

Exceptional flexibility is built into the VS Series. With a regulation range of up to 80%, it offers one of the fastest and widest responses to changes in air demand available on the market.

Benefits During Varying Air Demand:

• Reduced wear on inlet and discharge valve components
• No shock loads on airend bearings
• Minimized pulsating pressure loads across all pressurized components (oil receiver, hoses, etc.)

Optimized Cooling System – High-Efficiency Radial Fan

The radial fan design ensures quiet and efficient operation. Its low peripheral speed results in reduced noise levels and up to 50% lower energy consumption compared to traditional axial fans. A key advantage is the high residual thrust (stable airflow curve), which allows for exhaust ducting with a pressure drop of up to 130 Pa. Oversized aftercoolers in the ESM / VS 160–290 series ensure optimal cooling and discharge temperatures.

The Best Investment Protection You Can Get

10 Years Warranty!

The Gardner Denver Protect 10 Warranty and Service Programmes offer outstanding protection of up to 44,000 hours / 10 years¹. This is one of the most generous warranties available in the industry, providing you with complete peace of mind.

Compact Design – Easy Installation

The compact footprint minimizes the space required for installation, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial environments.

Easy Servicing

The design of these packages ensures that all service points are easily accessible. Hinged and removable enclosure side doors allow complete access for maintenance tasks. Additionally, the reduced number of moving parts lowers ongoing maintenance costs.

Genuine Gardner Denver Spare Parts

For complete peace of mind, only use Genuine Gardner Denver parts and lubricants. These ensure the highest standards of reliability and efficiency for your compressed air system.

• Long service life, even under the harshest conditions
• Minimal performance losses, contributing to energy savings
• High reliability, maximizing plant uptime
• Manufactured under strict Quality Assurance Systems

Your Benefits

• Protect 10 Warranty is completely free of charge for the compressor owner²
• Guaranteed service quality from an authorised Gardner Denver service provider
• Protect 10 Service Agreement enables accurate maintenance, budgeting, and ownership cost control
• Use of genuine parts and lubricants maximizes compressor lifespan and efficiency

1) Warranty limited to 6 years/44,000 hours for the entire package and 10 years/44,000 hours for the airend, whichever comes first.
2) Subject to terms and conditions.