PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2020

MARKET SURVEY 32 PETplanet Insider Vol. 21 No. 07+08/20 www.petpla.net 07+08/2020 MARKET survey  Resins & additives  Preform machinery  Preform production & inspection  Preform & SBM mould manufacturer  SBM 2 stage  Compressors  Caps & closures & inspection  Filling equipment & inspection  Recycling  Palletising & shrink film machinery Compressors Compressors – not often in the spotlight perhaps, yet a vitally important compo- nent of PET production, and with significant potential of energy saving. Our annual market survey takes a closer look at these unsung heroes of the PET industry, featuring six compressor manufacturers and their product range: ABC Compressors, Kaeser Kompressoren SE, Siad Macchine Impianti, AF Compressors - Ateliers François S.A., Hertz Kompressoren GmbH and Nanjing Shangair Machinery Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. Although the publishers have made every effort to ensure that the information in this survey are up to date, no claims are made regarding completeness or accuracy. Company name ABC Compressors Kaeser Kompressoren SE AF Compressors, Ateliers François S.A. 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 Carl-Kaeser-Str. 26, 96450 Coburg, Germany +49 9561 640 0 www.kaeser.com Mr Henry Beyer Produkt Manager Kolbenkompressoren +49 9561 640 5017 henry.beyer@kaeser.de Ateliers François, Rue Côte d'Or 274, Liège B-4000, Belgium +32 4 229 70 10 www.afcompressors.com Mr Pascal Heyden Marketing Manager +352 26 95 66 28 pascal.heyden@afcompressors.com 1. Machine designation / model number Horizon | Horizon LP Sigma PETAir CE & L (high pressure) OPC (low pressure) 2. Number of models in range 30+ models 25 30 high pressure, 24 low pressure 3. Output in m³/hour 250 - 6,000 336 - 2,772 150 - 3,300 (high pressure); 432 - 3,480 (low pressure) 4. Compressor type Oil-free reciprocating piston compressor "all-in-one" skid Low pressure air Low pressure oil-free piston compressor Screw type 7 - 10bar High pressure blowing air (up to 40 bar) High pressure oil-free piston compressor (atmospheric up to 40bar) Piston type 20 - 40bar Integrated system Atmospheric compressor including VSD with largest regulation range from 20% to 100% of the capacity All in one system, high & low pressure simultaneously 5. Lubricated or oil-free 100% oil-free compressor class 0 Low pressure compressor 100% oil-free compressor class 0 Lubricated Oil-free 6 - 15bar Booster compressor Not needed Lubricated Oil-free 0 - 40bar Integrated system Atmospheric 100% oil-free compressor class 0 6. Machine layout Horizontal opposed cylinders, forces balanced and virtually no vibrations "V" (2 cylinder), "W" (3 cylinder) L shape 7. Number of compressor stages 2 for LP and 3-4 for HP 1+1 3 (20 - 40bar) or 2 (6 - 15bar) 8. Are special foundations required ? No, virtually no vibrations No No 9. Cooling system Water cooled (closed cooling tower or aerocooler) Air (water option) Evaporative or radiator system 10. Belt or direct drive Direct drive V-belt transmission Low pressure compressor Direct drive Direct V-belt transmission Booster compressor Not needed Belt 0 - 40bar, V-belt transmission Integrated system Direct drive