PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2018

MARKET SURVEY 28 PETplanet Insider Vol. 19 No. 07+08/18 www.petpla.net 07+08/2018 MARKET survey Compressors Compressors - not often in the spotlight perhaps, yet a vitally important com- ponent of PET production, and with significant potential in energy-saving. Our annual market survey takes a closer look at these unsung heroes of the PET industry, featuring five compressor manufacturers and their product range: ABC Compressors, AF Compressors - Ateliers François, Kaeser Kompres- soren SE, Siad Macchine Impianti and Gardner Denver Ltd. Although the publishers have made every effort to ensure that the information in this survey is up to date, no claims are made regarding completeness or accuracy. Company name ABC Compressors AF Compressors - Ateliers François S.A. Kaeser Kompressoren SE Postal address Telephone number Web site address Contact name Function Direct telephone number E-Mail Pol. Ind. Azitain 6, 20600 Eibar, Spain +34 943 820 400 www.abc-compressors.com Mr Gonzalo Gabarain Sales & Marketing Manager +34 647 413 760 ggabarain@abc-compressors.com Rue Côte d'Or 274 4000 Liège, Belgium +32 4 229 70 10 www.afcompressors.com Mr Pascal Heyden Marketing Manager +352 26 95 66 28 pascal.heyden@afcompressors.com Carl-Kaeser-Str. 26 96450 Coburg, Germany +49 9561 640 0 www.kaeser.com Mr Wolfgang Hartmann Marketing Manager +49 9561 640 252 wolfgang.hartmann@kaeser.de 1. Machine designation / model number Horizon & Horizon LP AF Range (PET compressors 20-40bar) ; OPC Range (LP compressor 6-15bar) Sigma PETAir 2. Number of models in range 30+ models 30 for PET compressors; 22 for low pressure compressors 25 3. Output in m³/hour 425-6,000 From 150 to 3,300m³/h for PET compressors From 432 to 3,480m³/h for LP compressors 336 - 2,772 m³/h 4. Compressor type Oil-free reciprocating piston compressor "all- in-one" skid Low pressure air Low pressure piston compressor Yes Screw type High pressure blowing air (up to 40 bar) High pressure piston compressor (up to 40bar) Yes Piston type Integrated system Yes (including VSD with huge regulation range from 20% to 100% of the capacity) Yes 5. Lubricated or oil-free Oil-free (lubricated on demand) Oil-free Low pressure compressor Oil-free (lubricated on demand) Piston compressor Lubricated Booster compressor No Lubricated Integrated system Yes (including VSD with huge regulation range from 20% to 100% of the capacity) Yes 6. Machine layout Horizontal opposed cylinders, forces balanced and virtually no vibrations L shape, 3 stages, 3 cylinders for PET compressors L shape, 2 stages, 2 cylinders for LP compressors "V" (2 cylinder), "W" (3 cylinder) 7. Number of compressor stages 3-4 3 for PET compressors; 2 for low pressure compressors 1+1 8. Are special foundations required ? No No No 9. Cooling system Water Yes Air (water option) 10. Belt or direct drive Direct drive Belt for PET compressor Low pressure compressor Belt for LP compressor Direct Booster compressor No booster Belt Integrated system Yes (including VSD with huge regulation range from 20% to 100% of the capacity) Belt