PETpla.net Insider 09 / 2017

TRADE SHOW PREVIEW PET planet Insider Vol. 18 No. 09/17 www.petpla.net 74 Solutions from the Gardner Denver group of companies for the beverage industry Oil-free compressors centre stage CompAir’s oil-free Ultima and scroll compressors Available as part of the com- pany’s compare PureAir brand, the oil-free compressor Ultima offers up to 12% improved energy efficiency compared with a conventional two- stage machine, with a roughly 37% smaller footprint. The new compressor is available in models from 75kW to 160kW and is designed for applica- tions that demand high levels of air quality and purity. The 160kW model will be available on the stand for visi- tors to see. In addition, Ultima supports iConn, a new cloud-based, air manage- ment platform that enables operators to manage, optimise and improve compressed air-based services. With Industry 4.0 driving manufacturers to share and analyse asset data, iConn has been developed to deliver advanced analytics, enabling opera- tors to stay in control of their com- pressed air system. Gardner Denver will also be exhib- iting the new S-series of oil-free scroll compressors from CompAir. With compressed air purity absolutely cru- cial for the beverage and food sector, the range is certified to ISO 8573-1 Class 0 and silicone free, ensuring high standards of air quality. VH21 oil-free compressor In PET bottle blowing, optimum efficiency and performance is key, as any issues with the transfer of power from the compressor motor can result in significant energy loss. In fact, it is estimated that belt drive system inef- ficiencies can result in an additional 12% on energy bills. Gardner Denver will be exhibiting Belliss & Morcom’s VH21 oil-free com- pressor, which incorporates a unique shaftless motor to deliver assured drive efficiency, and requires no drive system maintenance. Visitors to Gard- ner Denver’s stand will be able to find out more about the VH21 model and Belliss & Morcom’s other highly effi- cient oil-free compressors for the PET bottle blowing market. Energy screw compressor With the food and beverage sector dependent on wastewater treatment plants to provide clean water for pro- cesses such as bottle washing, the industry requires a proven and assured compressor solution to meet these stringent demands. The oil-free Robox energy screw compressors from Robuschi are a new development whose use in sewage treatment are intended to offer signifi- cant advantages, especially in eco- nomic terms. Up to 1,000mbar pres- sure and flow rates up to 4,100m³/h are achieved with an economical use of energy. The efficient demand-con- trolled power is achieved by the drive with the speed-controlled permanent magnet motor. The communicable compressors are delivered ready for operation with an integrated control cabinet and frequency converter. Having recently won the prestigious Environmental and Energy Efficiency Hall A4 - Booth 107 The Robox “Triple Impact energy” screw compressor from Robuschi has recently won the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Award at the 2017 Motion Control Industry Awards. CompAir’s S-series oil-free scroll compressor