Industrial Air Compressors For Your Specific Application

CFM

1-50
51-150
151-300
301-600
601-1000
Above 1001

Cooled

Air Cooled
Water Cooled

Fixed vs Variable

Fixed Speed
Variable Speed

Operating Pressure PSI (select all that apply)

1-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-250
251-300
301-350

Oil

Oil-Free
Oil-Less
Oil-Lubricated
Water-Injected

Power

Up to 5 HP
6-25 HP
26-75 HP
76-150 HP
151-300 HP
301 HP and Up

Stage

Single-Stage
Two-Stage

Technology

Centrifugal
Reciprocating
Rotary Screw
Rotary Vane
Scroll

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Guide | Compressor Selection

With a wide range of technology options to choose from, sometimes it is difficult to decide which industrial air compressor is best suited for your application. Download our educational white paper to learn more about Gardner Denver’s tiered product offering and the most important considerations when choosing your air compressor.

 

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Industrial Air Compressor Selection: The Importance of a Tiered Product Offering

As the term implies, a tiered product offering is one that offers something like “good, better and best” for a given product.

We see this every day in the goods and services that we purchase as consumers. First, there is the base model car that comes equipped with air conditioning and power windows but not much else. Next, for a few dollars more, you can upgrade and include powered and heated seats, tinted windows and a fancier stereo. Then there is the model that has it all – sunroof, sporty tires, more airbags than seats and all sorts of other goodies that make the Owner’s Manual the size of an encyclopedia.

When it comes to air compressors, a tiered product offering can be looked at in a few different ways. As a result, the following should help you navigate your next compressor purchase more effectively.

 

Tiered Technologies

Here we are using the term “tiered” to refer to a company that has multiple compressor technologies to offer. It is not an issue of good, better, best, but instead selecting the correct technology for your application.

Typical compressor technologies include reciprocating, rotary screw, rotary vane, centrifugal, high-speed centrifugal, scroll and a few others. One technology is not right for every application. As an example, at low HP ranges such as 10 HP and below, several technology choices will work.

Usually one technology will outperform the others depending upon the specifics of the application and needs or wants of the purchaser. If the air requirement is very intermittent, the reciprocating compressor is likely the best choice. As the application specifics change, the technology choice may change as well.

The bottom line: when the technology choices are limited, compressors are pushed into the wrong applications resulting in suboptimal operating performance. Be sure you are considering all the appropriate technology choices for your application.

The bottom line: when the technology choices are limited, compressors are pushed into the wrong applications resulting in suboptimal operating performance. Be sure you are considering all the appropriate technology choices for your application.

Compressor Ratings by Technology & Type

FEATURE
OR ISSUE
 RECIPROCATING  (SMALL) ROTARY SCREW ROTARY VANE
2-STAGE FIXED SPEED, 1-STAGE VARIABLE SPEED, 1-STAGE FIXED SPEED, 2-STAGE VARIABLE SPEED, 2-STAGE FIXED SPEED  VARIABLE  SPEED
Compressor Efficiency - Full Load 3 4 3 5 4 3 2
Compressor Efficiency - Part Load 3 3 4 3 5 2 3
Low Installation Cost 5 4 4 3 3 4 4
Low Noise Level 2 5 5 4 4 5 5
Low Maintenance Cost 5 4 4 3 3 4 4
Small Footprint 5 4 4 3 3 5 5

 
FEATURE
OR ISSUE
 RECIPROCATING   CENTRIFUGAL ROTARY SCREW ROTARY
SCROLL
OIL-LESS HIGH SPEED MOTOR GEAR DRIVEN WATER INJECTED, 1-STAGE DRY, 2-STAGE DRY,SMALL HORSEPOWER
Compressor Efficiency - Full Load 3 5 4 4 3 3
Compressor Efficiency - Part Load 3 3 2 4 3 3
Low Installation Cost 5 4 3 3 4 5
Low Noise Level 2 5 3 4 4 5
Low Maintenance Cost 5 5 3 4 3 4
Small Footprint 5 4 2 4 2 5

Beyond the Compressor: Downstream Products & Aftermarket Support

A healthy compressed air system requires much more than just an air compressor. Gardner Denver offers an extensive line of downstream equipment such as dryers, filters, chillers, piping and much more to complete your system.

Our dedicated distributor network provides OEM parts, service and support to keep your system running for years to come. Using parts that are specifically designed for your equipment and only allowing authorized, certified technicians to provide you service, will not only protect your equipment investment, but also result in more efficient, reliable operation.

Your Compressed Air System Expert and Extensive Distributor Network Provides Peace of Mind

Gardner Denver is a market-leading, global manufacturer of compressed air systems backed by an extensive authorized distribution network conveniently located, ready to serve our customers.

We offer comprehensive compressed air system solutions built with world-class manufacturing. Each of our industrial air compressors is researched, designed, and assembled by a world-class team. Our simple, but bold warranty programs demonstrate our belief in the quality found in Gardner Denver industrial air compressors.

Gardner Denver authorized distributors are factory-trained and certified to support your compressed air system. They offer 24-hour service and technical support to address your needs quickly and easily.

 

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