Atlas Copco – Water-injected oil-free screw compressor – AQ
100% safe, high quality air
Enjoy lower operating and maintenance costs with an ISO-8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) certified compressor. The AQ eliminates the risk of contamination with 100% oil-free air for applications that require the highest levels of purity like
- medical
- pharmaceutical production
- food production
- critical electronics
The water-injected screw compressors, water-cooled or air-cooled, meet your needs for quality air with high-pressure capability and energy efficiency.
Adaptable to your specifications
The Elektronikon® controller can be adapted to your specific needs with extra sensors, digital contacts, fieldbus, Internet and SMS communication functions. Optimize the operation of your complete compressor room by using the ES multiple compressor controller.
Technical Specification
| Capacity FAD l/s | 21.9 l/s – 161.7 l/s |
| Capacity FAD | 1.3 m³/h – 9.7 m³/h |
| Working pressure | 7.4 bar(e) – 13 bar(e) |
| Installed motor power | 15 kW – 55 kW |
Key Features
AQ water-injected oil-free screw compressor
High efficiency
The superior cooling capability of water ensures that heat is removed efficiently at the source to generate more air per kW of power
Energy savings
Variable Speed Drive versions offer energy savings of up to 35% by eliminating load/no load transition losses. Precise pressure control allows a tighter pressure band and a lower average working pressure for reduced energy consumption
Certified 100% oil-free air
AQ compressors provide 100% pure, clean air that meets the ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) standard. CLASS 0 means zero risk of contamination; zero risk of damaged or unsafe products; zero risk of losses from operational downtime; and zero risk of damaging your company’s reputation
Quiet operation
AQ compressors are supplied in a sound-insulated canopy making them ideal for most working environments. No need for a separate compressor room
Advanced control and monitoring
The Elektronikon® controls the main drive motor and regulates system pressure within a predefined and narrow pressure band
Key Industries
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Electronics
- Food & Beverage
- Medical
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Textile
Brand
Great ideas accelerate innovation. At Atlas Copco we have been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits since 1873. By listening to our customers and knowing their needs, we deliver value and innovate with the future in mind. Atlas Copco is based in Stockholm, Sweden with customers in more than 180 countries and about 37 000 employees. Revenues of BSEK 95/ 9 BEUR in 2018.