PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2021

MARKET SURVEY 28 PETplanet Insider Vol. 22 No. 07+08/21 www.petpla.net 07+08/2021 MARKET survey  Resins & additives  Preform machinery  Preform production & inspection systems  Preform & SBM mould manufacturer  SBM 2-stage  Compressors  Caps & closures & inspection systems  Filling equipment & inspection systems  Recycling machinery  Palletising & shrink film machinery Compressors Compressors – not often in the spotlight perhaps, yet a vitally important component 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 Com- pressors - Ateliers François S.A., Gardner Denver Ltd - Bellis & Morcom, 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 for 20 bar to 40 bar units, OPC for 7 bar to 10 bar units 2. Number of models in range 30+ models 25 High pressure units: 30 models, low pressure units: 22 units. 3. Output in m³/hour 250 - 6,000 336 - 2,772 300m³/h to 3,300m³/h for high pressure, 7.2m³/min to 58m³/min for low pressure (ISO1217:2009) 4. Compressor type Oil-free reciprocating piston compressor "all-in-one" skid Low pressure air Low pressure oil-free piston compressor Screw type L shape, 2-stage piston reciprocating oil-free air compressor (7 bar & 10 bar) High pressure blowing air (up to 40 bar) High pressure oil-free piston compressor (atmospheric up to 40bar) Piston type L shape, 3-stage piston reciprocating piston oil-free air compressor (20 bar up to 40 bar) Integrated system Atmospheric compressor including VSD with largest regulation range from 18% to 100% of the capacity All-in-One, 3-stage reciprocating piston oil free air compressor 5. Lubricated or oil-free 100% oil-free compressor class 0 Low pressure compressor 100% oil-free compressor class 0 Lubricated OPC range for oil free air 7 bar and 10 bar units. Booster compressor Not needed, it’s an atmospheric HP compressor. Lubricated 0-40 bar oil free reciprocating compressor Integrated system Atmospheric 100% oil-free compressor class 0 All-in-one system high and low pressure 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 2 stages, 2 cylinders for low pressure, 3 stages, 3 cylinders for high pressure 8. Are special foundations required ? No, virtually no vibrations No No 9. Cooling system Water cooled (closed cooling tower or aerocooler) Air (water option) Radiator cooler or evaporative closed cooling tower 10. Belt or direct drive Direct drive Transmission belt Low pressure compressor Direct drive Direct Low pressure 7bar 10 bar, transmission belt Booster compressor Not needed, atmoshperic HP direct drive Belt 0-40 bar compressor, transmission belt Integrated system Direct drive All-in-one system, transmission belt