COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS

MADE IN GERMANY

SCREW
­COMPRESSORS
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QUALITY
AND INNOVATIONS
MADE IN GERMANY.
Decades of experience and excellent performance
ALMiG is one of the leading compressed air technology system providers and has decades of experience de-
livering premium products in the compressed air sector. Companies all around the world trust in our c­ ustomer
focused solutions, our quality, innovation and flexibility. Our advanced compressor technologies combine ex-
cellence with the quietest possible running performance, optimal energy efficiency and p­ articularly careful
conservation of resources.

Ongoing development and comprehensive industry knowledge

Constant research and development form the essential foundation for the efficiency of every system m
­ anu-
factured by ALMiG. Only these constant enhancements and improvements enable us to react quickly and
flexibly to individual customer wishes. This attitude is complemented by a comprehensive understanding of the
sector: we understand the challenges that our customers are faced with and the requirements that arise as a
consequence. ALMiG offers effective solutions for a wide range of applications – from small craft workshops
to medium-sized companies to big industry.

Complete service and maximum availability

The highest quality technological solutions deserve an equally high level of service. The ALMiG service p­ ro-
visions offer our customers a complete service programme: from providing comprehensive advice to e­ nsuring
availability, improving cost-effectiveness and developing energy-saving potential. As an expert partner,
ALMiG offers its customers advice and support on all issues. Our goal is to contribute to your e­ conomic
success with our service offerings.

ALMiG:
Compressor Systems
Made in Germany

Piston compressors
Screw compressors
Turbo compressors
Scroll compressors
Special installations
Controllers
Compressed air treatment
Services

2
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SCREW
COMPRESSORS
From 3 kW to 500 kW

+ M
 aximum reliability in continuous
operation
Compact, Oil-free
High perfor- quiet and compressed air
+ M
 inimise your operating costs with
Compact and mance with powerful of outstanding
energy-efficient compressors
cost-effective direct drive FLEX series
quality
+ A
 LMiG probably has the most 5,5 – 30 kW
comprehensive range of screw DIRECT series LENTO series
COMBI series
37 – 315 kW p. 30  15 – 130 kW
compressors on the market 5,5 – 22 kW
p. 22  p. 38
p. 14 
+ T he right drive concept for any
­application

Energy
Compressor Best High delivery ­savings
output with ­efficiency Powerful volume that with SCD
endurance in class and versatile packs a punch technology
G-DRIVE and V-DRIVE G-DRIVE T BELT series GEAR series VARIABLE series
30 – 75 kW 90 – 250 kW 4 – 37 kW 30 – 500 kW 16 – 355 kW

p. 6 S. 10 p. 18  p. 26 p. 34
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G- / V-DRIVE
Compressor output with high endurance Maintenance-friendly
design
Air Control
Smart controller that monitors,
The G-DRIVE and V-DRIVE series offer consistently high The operating pressure can be adjusted steplessly from Application
visualises and documents
performance as well as numerous features for particularly 5 to 13 bar. The high-quality frequency inverter is easy to Industry Optional heat
reliable, energy-efficient operation and convenient main- access in the control cubicle – an optimised cooling air Power output r­ ecovery system
tenance. There are various useful extensions available for guide provides optimum ventilation. Inverters and cables 30 kW - 75 kW
the latest generation of ALMiG screw compressors: an are electro-magnetically shielded.
Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
­efficient heat recovery system with a constant tempera- (Annex C-1996)
ture, an integrated refrigeration dryer which is precisely Heat recovery system
G-Drive: 3.92 – 13.54 m3/min
designed for the delivery volume of the system, as well as All our systems are designed so that an integrated heat V-Drive: 1.77 – 13.00 m3/min
the latest controllers to network your entire compressed recovery system can be fitted into them – either directly
Operating pressure
air station. The system extensions do not affect the foot- at the factory or as a subsequent retrofit. With this
print of the compressor at all. 5 – 13 bar; stepless settable
­system, the energy consumed for the generation of
Suitable controllers:
­compressed air can be converted almost entirely to usable Cooling
Optional integrated refrigeration dryer heat; for example, as hot water for feeding into heating Air-cooled (standard)
AIR CONTROL B
In this version, the refrigeration dryer is integrated in the systems or for heating process water or industrial water. Water-cooled (option)
system to save space. The compressor is used to supply The constant temperature of the heat recovery system Drive
the dryer with power, control it and protect it against ensures reliability.
V-Drive: Direct and speed-controlled
freezing if operated at "underload". The parameters of the
G-Drive: Gearbox
refrigeration dryer are exactly tailored to the respective Reduced service costs
Motor
kW class and the dryer cannot be "bypassed". The G-DRIVE and V-DRIVE screw compressors are very Standard
Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55
easy to maintain: all components are easily accessible
Energy-saving speed control from one side and the large sound-insulating doors are
protection, protection class F
AIR CONTROL P
All variants are also optionally available with energy-­ easy to remove. This reduces the maintenance and down-
saving speed control. times to a minimum, and ensures that the service costs
are completely manageable.
This is where the highly efficient direct drive comes into
play: the high-frequency drive motor operates with out-
standing efficiency over the entire speed range.
Optional

AIR CONTROL HE

++ The latest controllers are used to net-

work the entire compressed air station
++ Modular system concept developed for
maximum energy efficiency Highly efficient motor-­
Optional
compressor unit
++ An efficient heat recovery system Energy efficiency class IE 3
with a constant temperature Controllers starting on p. 42
++ An integrated refrigeration dryer which Base frame
is precisely designed for the delivery Torsion-resistant, liquid-tight
volume of the system
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G-DRIVE / V-DRIVE

G-DRIVE 30/37 V-DRIVE 30/37

50 Hz 50 Hz
Volume flow Rated Volume flow Rated
G-DRIVE acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight V-DRIVE acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight
8 bar 10 bar 13 bar 8 bar 10 bar 13 bar
Model m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg Model m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg
30 5.46 4.86 3.92 30 1681 959 1635 860 30 1.84 - 5.16 1.81 - 4.62 1.77 - 3.88 30 1702 959 1635 720

37 6.54 5.72 5.04 37 1681 959 1635 885 37 1.84 - 6.21 1.81 - 5.58 1.77 - 4.74 37 1702 959 1635 740

38 6.76 5.89 4.94 37 1900 1100 1725 1100 38 2.42 - 6.76 2.37 - 5.89 2.30 - 4.94 37 1900 1100 1725 1050

45 7.90 6.98 5.91 45 1900 1100 1725 1250 45 2.43 - 7.90 2.39 - 6.98 2.32 - 5.91 45 1900 1100 1725 1200

56 9.79 8.95 7.75 55 2300 1380 1950 2120 56 3.99 - 10.02 3.91 - 8.95 3.80 - 7.75 55 2300 1380 1950 1941

75 13.54 11.95 10.51 75 2300 1380 1950 2241 75 3.96 - 13.00 3.89 - 11.58 3.77 - 9.62 75 2300 1380 1950 2041
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G-DRIVE T
Highest efficiency in class
Oil lubricated two stage
compression
Heavy duty suction filter Best possible efficiency, integrated
With the two stage G-Drive T series ALMiG sets new Advantages: Application

Industry Best possible filtration and easy gear drive and robust durable design
standards in energy efficiency. By compressing air in two
• Due to the high efficiency of the compressor maximum Industry 4.0
stages they achieve a specific performance which is at maintenance
energy savings can be achieved and the life cycle costs Power output Smart controller that monitors,
the highest level. Therefore, the G-Drive T compressor 90 – 250 kW
of the machine can be reduced visualises and documents
­series offers a higher volume flow with a lower input
­power consumption, in comparison to an equivalent single
• Up to 15% greater energy savings in comparison to a Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
(Annex C-1996)
single stage compressor
stage compressor. Low rotational speeds and lower internal
14,6 – 51,5 m3/min
compression ratios within the compressor stages increase • Durable and reliable
Operating pressure
the efficiency, reliability and lifetime of the compressor • Low differential pressures
elements. State of the art efficiency, coupled with a low 5 – 13 bar
• Reduced heat load
sound level and low service costs, makes the 2-stage Cooling
• Easy maintenance and service
technology very interesting for industrial compressed air Air-cooled
The unique design of the airend integrates the first and
users.
second stage into one compressor element. The rotors of Drive

The G-Drive T offers all these benefits, plus a compact both air ends achieve the optimal speed due to the gear Gear
footprint due to its well-thought-out design. With a look drive. Motor
to Industry 4.0, the controller of the compressor has all
An efficient compression is achieved by using a cooling oil Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55
the required functionalities to communicate with common
mist for interstage cooling. This controlled amount of protection, protection class F
industrial company systems. Or simply use the cloud
oil enables at the same time to avoid condensate in the
­service to monitor the compressor from anywhere.
second stage. A complicated and expensive separate
­interstage cooling is not necessary and reliability
­increases.

++ Efficient screw compressor technology

++ Low rotational speeds together with Energy-efficient IE3 Motor

l­ower internal pressure ratios ensure with long bearing life AIR CONTROL HE
a long durability
Stable base frame
++ Efficiency and ease of maintenance Sealed against leaks, with
made for lower life cycle costs vibration dampeners

Standard

Controllers starting on p. 42

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G-DRIVE T

G-DRIVE T

50 Hz 50 Hz
Volume flow Rated Volume flow Rated
G-DRIVE T acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight G-DRIVE T acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight
8 bar 10 bar 13 bar 8 bar 10 bar 13 bar
Modell m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg Modell m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg
90 18,2 16,3 14,6 90 2900 1860 1945 4000 200 40,5 35,0 31,0 200 3350 2350 2400 7000

110 22,0 19,2 17,8 110 2900 1860 1945 4100 250 51,5 45,3 40,0 250 3350 2350 2400 7000

132 26,1 23,2 21,5 132 2900 1860 1945 4200

160 32,3 28,6 26,5 160 3520 2290 2030 5500

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COMBI
The cost-effective 4-in-1 compact system Maintenance-friendly
Compressor stage
with low speeds

Air Control
Smart controller that monitors, visualises
design
and documents

Our COMBI screw compressors are a highly cost-effective Other benefits of these compact systems include their low Application

4-in-1 solution: The compressed air station combines weight and therefore the ease of transport. All it takes is Trade, small-scale industry
a lifting truck or a fork-lift truck to install the ready-to-
• a compressor, Power output
connect and ready-to-use compressed air station on site. COMBI II: 5.5 – 15 kW
• compressed air receiver (with manual shut-off, and also
with an automatic condensate drain as an option), COMBI III: 15 – 22 kW
The product range
• refrigeration dryer and Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
2 different system sizes:
(Annex C-1996):
• pre- and after-filters
• COMBI 6 – 15: 270 l standard / 500 l optional 8 bar: 0.82 – 3.24 m3/min
Suitable controllers:
in one housing as standard. The series thus fulfils the • COMBI 16 – 22: 500 l standard 10 bar: 0.72 – 2.75 m3/min
high quality requirements for compressed air for pneu- 13 bar: 0.62 – 2.54 m3/min
matic applications specified by DIN ISO 8573-1. AIR CONTROL MINI
All the compressors in the series are available: Operating pressure

Requiring the smallest possible space and emitting very • with/without receiver 5 – 13 bar
low noise levels, the machines of the COMBI series can
• with/without refrigeration dryer Cooling
be installed exactly where the compressed air is needed,
• with/without compressed air filter Air-cooled (standard)
saving your company major investments in expensive
pressure lines. The belt-driven systems of the COMBI • with various controllers to suit your needs Drive
Standard (6 – 22 kW)
series are used in applications ranging from practical V-belt
trades to heavy-duty industry. Motor
AIR CONTROL B
In small-scale workshops, the compressors guarantee a Energy efficiency class IE 3;
reliable supply of compressed air while, in industry, the IP 55 protection,
COMBI products serve as an individual decentralized protection class F
compressed air solution.

Optional (6 – 22 kW)

AIR CONTROL P

++ 4-in-1: compressor, compressed air

Optional (6 – 22 kW)
r­ eceiver, refrigeration dryer,
pre-/after-filter

++ Fulfils quality requirements for AIR CONTROL HE

c­ ompressed air according to
DIN ISO 8573-1 Receiver
++ Small space requirements
Drive motor Treatment
++ Low noise level Energy efficiency class IE 3
++ Easy to transport due to low weight Optional (6 – 22 kW)

Controllers starting on p. 42

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COMBI

COMBI 6 – 15 COMBI 16 – 22

50 Hz Compressor + dryer
Volume flow Rated COMBI Dimensions Weight
COMBI acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight
Model mm inch kg lbs
8 bar 10 bar 13 bar
8 1180 x 770 x 1128 44.1 x 27.0 x 44.4 345 717
Model m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg
11 1180 x 770 x 1128 44.1 x 27.0 x 44.4 350 728
6 0.82 0.72 0.62 5.5 1180 770 1128 305
15 1180 x 770 x 1128 44.1 x 27.0 x 44.4 360 750
8 1.09 1.02 0.85 7.5 1180 770 1128 310
16 1480 x 780 x 1375 58.3 x 70.1 x 54.1 494 1098
11 1.61 1.43 1.22 11 1180 770 1128 315
18 1480 x 780 x 1375 58.3 x 70.1 x 54.1 513 1131
15 1.96 1.86 1.61 15 1180 770 1128 325
22 1480 x 780 x 1375 58.3 x 70.1 x 54.1 559 1232
16 2.35 2.02 1.88 15 1480 780 1375 454

18 2.75 2.44 2.25 18.5 1480 780 1375 473

22 3.24 2.75 2.54 22 1480 780 1375 519 Compressor + receiver (270 litres / 71 gal)
without dryer with dryer
Model mm inch kg lbs kg lbs
60 Hz
6 1180 x 770 x 1680 44.1 x 27.0 x 66.1 420 882 455 959
100 psig 125 psig 150 psig 190 psig
8 1180 x 770 x 1680 44.1 x 27.0 x 66.1 425 893 460 970
Model acfm acfm acfm acfm HP inch inch inch lbs
11 1180 x 770 x 1680 44.1 x 27.0 x 66.1 430 904 465 981
6/8 30 28 25 21 7.5 44.1 27.0 44.4 628
15 1180 x 770 x 1680 44.1 x 27.0 x 66.1 440 926 475 1003
8 / 10 37 37 35 29 10 44.1 27.0 44.4 639

11 / 15 59 55 48 42 15 44.1 27.0 44.4 650 Compressor + receiver (500 litres / 132 gal)
15 / 20 72 68 63 56 20 44.1 27.0 44.4 672 6 1900 x 770 x 1680 74.8 x 27.0 x 66.1 485 1025 520 1102

16 / 21 86 81 72 64 20 58.3 70.1 54.1 1001 8 1900 x 770 x 1680 74.8 x 27.0 x 66.1 490 1036 525 1113

18 / 25 104 98 90 83 25 58.3 70.1 54.1 1043 11 1900 x 770 x 1680 74.8 x 27.0 x 66.1 495 1047 530 1124

22 / 30 124 113 102 97 30 58.3 70.1 54.1 1144 15 1900 x 770 x 1680 74.8 x 27.0 x 66.1 505 1069 540 1146

16 1900 x 780 x 1950 74.8 x 30.7 x 76.8 639 1409 679 1497

18 1900 x 780 x 1950 74.8 x 30.7 x 76.8 658 1451 698 1539

22 1900 x 780 x 1950 74.8 x 30.7 x 76.8 704 1552 744 1640
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BELT
Powerful for versatile applications Maintenance-friendly
design

The unique design concept of the BELT series makes it The product range Application Air Control
cost-effective in every kW class and therefore highly Industry Smart controller that monitors,
3 variants with various outputs and volume flows:
suitable for versatile applications. ­visualises and documents
Power output
• BELT 4 – 37
With its robust and proven components, the series BELT I: 4 – 37 kW
• BELT 4 – 37 "PLUS"*
­ensures a high compressor output and reliability around Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
• BELT 4 – 37 "O"** Efficient cooling
the clock. The tenacious compressors are fitted with a (Annex C-1996):
air guide
low-maintenance V-belt drive, which transfers the 4 to 8 bar: 0.65 – 5.78 m3/min
200 kW of power with virtually no losses. 10 bar: 0.54 – 5.15 m3/min
13 bar: 0.43 – 4.42 m3/min
The BELT series enables very cost-effective and reliable
usage in a volume flow range of up to 5.78  m³/min. The * "PLUS" variant with attached compressed air refrigeration Operating pressure

fixed speed concept of the series also delivers long dryer, can also be retrofitted. 5 – 13 bar Suitable controllers:

service lives and low maintenance costs, making the ** "O" variant with attached compressed air refrigeration
dryer and filter system comprising 1x depth filter and Cooling
screw compressors especially well suited for use as AIR CONTROL B
2x active carbon filter for generating technically oil-free Air-cooled (standard)
base load compressors in continuous operation. compressed air.
Water-cooled (option as of 11 kW)
Drive

V-belt
Motor
Standard
Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55
protection, protection class F
AIR CONTROL P

Optional

AIR CONTROL HE

++ Versatile use thanks to numerous

­possible extension options

++ Proven V-belt drive

Horizontal Optional
++ Low maintenance costs due to long
service lives separating tank
With external fine Controllers starting on p. 42
separator cartridges
Base frame
Torsion-resistant,
Coolant liquid-tight design
filter
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BELT

BELT 4 – 37 BELT 4 – 37 "PLUS"

50 Hz 60 Hz
Volume flow Rated Volume flow Rated
BELT acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight BELT acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight
8 bar 10 bar 13 bar 100 psig 125 psig 150 psig 190 psig
Model m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg Model acfm acfm acfm acfm HP inch inch inch lbs
4 0.65 0.54 0.43 4 1020 700 930 200 4/5 25 23 20 - 5.5 40.2 27.6 36.6 419

5 0.88 0.78 0.65 5.5 1020 700 930 200 5/7 32 30 26 24 7.5 40.2 27.6 36.6 419

7 1.20 1.07 0.87 7.5 1020 700 930 230 7 / 10 43 41 37 30 10 40.2 27.6 36.6 452

11 1.70 1.50 1.32 11 1270 890 1190 250 11 / 15 64 60 53 46 15 40.2 27.6 36.6 485

15 2.24 1.98 1.63 15 1270 890 1190 250 15 / 20 87 78 72 62 20 40.2 27.6 36.6 518

16 2.52 2.17 1.75 15 1270 890 1190 400 16 / 21 97 91 83 62 20 50 35 46.9 959

18 2.97 2.62 2.27 18.5 1270 890 1190 410 18 / 25 113 101 94 78 25 50 35 46.9 992

22 3.54 3.12 2.67 22 1270 890 1190 470 22 / 30 127 120 112 98 30 50 35 46.9 1069

30 4.60 4.12 3.40 30 1270 890 1190 560 30 / 40 174 156 148 122 40 50 35 46.9 1279

37 5.78 5.15 4.42 37 1270 890 1190 590 37 / 50 203 182 176 160 50 50 35 46.9 1312

Systems are air-cooled as standard / water-cooled as an option; heat recovery systems available for all models (as of 11 kW);
intermediate pressures on request
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DIRECT
High performance with direct drive Separation system
Outstanding compressed air
quality from proven multi-stage
Air Control
separation
Smart controller that
ALMiG's DIRECT series is setting standards in the world Advantages when combined with VARIABLE: Application

Industry ­monitors, visualises and

of compressed air systems with direct drives: the motor's
• Same system design documents
output is transferred directly to the compressor stage, i.e. Power output
• Same components
without the loss experienced with a V-belt or gear drive. DIRECT II: 37 – 55 kW Drive system
• Same supply of spare parts Highly efficient, loss-free
This type of drive is around 99.9% efficient and is there- DIRECT III: 75 – 160 kW
fore much more efficient than standard drives.
• Same handling DIRECT IV: 280 – 315 kW direct drive
• Outstanding cost-effectiveness
The unique design concept of the DIRECT series makes it Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
(Annex C-1996):
incredibly cost-effective in every kW class and therefore
6.80 – 48 m3/min
highly versatile. It ensures that your company benefits
from compressed air generation at minimum operating Operating pressure

costs around the clock. 5 – 13 bar

Suitable controllers:
When these compressors with direct drive are combined Cooling

with the VARIABLE and V-Drive series, they form an un- Air (standard)
AIR CONTROL P
beatable energy-saving duo. Water (option as of 37 kW)
DIRECT 315 only water-cooled
Drive

Direct
Motor
Standard
Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55
protection, protection class F
AIR CONTROL HE

Optional

Controllers starting on p. 42

++ Loss-free transmission of the drive
power to the compressor stage –
nearly 100% efficient

++ Highly versatile due to unique design

concept
Cooling unit
++ High performance and reliability at Large cooler for minimum
minimum operating costs ­compressed air outlet Compressor
++ Unbeatable energy efficiency in combi- ­temperatures and optimum High-performance,
nation with VARIABLE and V-Drive ­coolant temperatures excellent ­efficiency
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DIRECT

DIRECT 37 – 55 DIRECT 280 – 315

50 Hz 60 Hz
Operating Volume flow Rated Operating Volume flow Rated
DIRECT overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight DIRECT overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight
Model bar m /min
3
kW mm mm mm kg Model psig acfm HP in in in lbs
37 7.5 6.80 37 1750 1080 1600 1000 18 / 25 100 126 25 60.8 35 46.9 1091

45 10 6.72 45 1750 1080 1600 1100 22 / 30 145 125 30 60.8 35 46.9 1157

75 11 11.58 75 2300 1400 1860 1970 45 / 60 110 288 60 68.9 42.5 63 2359

90 13 11.47 90 2300 1400 1860 2200 55 / 75 145 285 75 68.9 42.5 63 2557

132 8 23.90 132 2700 1686 1888 3500 75 / 100 110 499 100 90.6 55.1 73.2 4299

160 11.5 23.37 160 2700 1686 1888 3900 90 / 125 145 493 125 90.6 55.1 73.2 4519

280 8 48.30 315 3400 1650 2025 4300 160 / 215 125 1009 215 90.6 55.1 79.7 7606

315 10 48 315 3400 1650 2025 4400 315 / 425 110 2049 425 134 65 79.7 9700

Systems are air-cooled as standard / water-cooled as an option, DIRECT 315 (DIRECT 315/425) only available as water-cooled variant;
heat recovery systems available for all models
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GEAR
High delivery volume that packs a punch Drive system
Driven by perfectly
matched gearbox
The screw compressors of the GEAR series are particularly The highly efficient gearbox delivers minimum slip, high Application

suitable for very high compressed air requirements. reliability, is virtually free of losses with an efficiency of Industry
The product range offers delivery volumes of 3.58 to >98% and is gentle on the drive. What's more, highly Power output
71.15 m³/min at max. operating pressures of 8, 10 and ­efficient separation of the cooling medium enables a Cooling unit
GEAR I: 30 – 75 kW
13 bar. ­minimum residual oil content of just 2 – 3 mg/m³. Large cooler for minimum com-
GEAR II: 90 – 200 kW Air Control
pressed air outlet temperatures
The maintenance- and service-friendly drive concept of Due to the enclosed design of the gear set, these GEAR II: 200 – 500 kW Smart controller that monitors,
the GEAR compressors includes a robust drive motor with ­systems are suitable for use under the toughest o­ perating Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
visualises and documents
high power reserves. conditions. (Annex C-1996):

8 bar: 5.01 – 71.15 m3/min

10 bar: 4.32 – 64 m3/min
13 bar: 3.58 – 33.31 m3/min
Operating pressure

5 – 13 bar
Cooling
Suitable controllers:
Air (standard);
water (option);
GEAR 315 – 500 only water-cooled AIR CONTROL B
Drive

Gearbox
Motor

Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55

protection, protection class F Standard (30 – 75 kW)

AIR CONTROL P

Optional (30 – 75 kW)

++ Ideal for very high compressed air Standard (90 – 450 kW)
­requirements

++ Robust drive unit with high power Separation system AIR CONTROL HE
­reserves Outstanding compressed
++ Virtually free of losses with an Fan air quality from proven
­efficiency of >98% Optimum cooling, multi-stage separation
high residual thrust
++ Maintenance- and service-friendly
drive concept Optional
Compressor stage
State-of-the-art stage technology,
with integrated gear set Controllers starting on p. 42
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GEAR

GEAR 30 – 75 GEAR 90 – 200 GEAR 201 – 500

50 Hz 50 Hz
Volume flow Rated Volume flow Rated
GEAR acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight GEAR acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996) motor power Length Width Height Weight
8 bar 10 bar 13 bar 8 bar 10 bar 13 bar
Model m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg Model m3/min m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg
30 5.01 4.32 3.58 30 1850 1080 1600 920 201 36.41 32.44 25.60 200 3400 1650 2025 4200

37 5.81 5.19 4.25 37 1850 1080 1600 980 250 44.15 39.24 33.31 250 3400 1650 2025 4300

45 6.96 6.38 5.35 45 1850 1080 1600 1100 315 53.21 45.71 on request 315 3400 1650 2025 5700

55 9.37 8.16 6.67 55 1950 1080 1600 1250 355 61.66 52.74 on request 355 3600 2100 2200 5750

75 11.69 10.35 8.94 75 1950 1080 1600 1270 400 65.94 58.41 on request 400 3600 2100 2200 5900

90 15.30 13.25 10.34 90 2600 1400 1860 2700 450 - 64.10 on request 450 3600 2100 2200 6200

110 19.10 16.46 13.10 110 2600 1400 1860 2950 500 71.15 64 on request 500 3600 2100 2200 6800

132 22.99 19.94 16.58 132 2800 1400 2025 3830

160 27.38 24.49 19.89 160 2800 1400 2025 3900

200 29.65 29.46 24 200 2800 1400 2025 4150

Systems are air-cooled as standard / water-cooled as an option, GEAR 315 – 500 only water-cooled; GEAR 315 – 500: 13 bar on request;
heat recovery systems available for all models
ALMiG
SCD technology
30 Screw
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FLEX
Air Control
Smart controller that monitors,
­visualises and documents

SCD frequency converter

The integrated power pack; meets

Compact, quiet and powerful EMC guidelines

Maintenance-friendly design
Accessible from one side

The speed-controlled, directly driven compressors of the The speed-controlled version of the direct drive offers Application

FLEX series are used wherever compressed air is to be ­additional benefits. For example, a speed-controlled FLEX Industry
generated by a small, compact and extremely quiet system. can instantly make an entire compressed air station more Power output
cost-effective in the smart ALMiG "master-slave network". FLEX II: 5.5 – 15 kW
With the vertical alignment of the motor-compressor unit
in the FLEX series, ALMiG has developed one of the most FLEX III: 15 – 30 kW
Achieve an energy saving of up to 35%
compact screw compressor systems on the market. The
through: Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
sound level of these small screw compressors is only (Annex C-1996)

around 60 dB(A). If required, they can be used directly at • Speed control 0.53 – 4.05 m3/min
the workstation. • Constant mains pressure, stepless from 5 to 13 bar Operating pressure

The FLEX series also provides you with a significant • Extremely good system efficiency 5 – 13 bar
cost reduction: market analyses show that on average • No start-up changeover power peaks Cooling
Suitable controllers:

­compressors only have a utilisation rate of around • No expensive idle times Air-cooled
50 – 70%. The maximum delivery volume is, however, AIR CONTROL B
Drive
­only needed during peak times. The integrated ALMiG
SCD technology, the benefits of which come to the fore Direct and speed-controlled
in partial load applications, allows you to achieve an energy Motor

saving of up to 35%. The holistic SCD technology drive Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55
concept stands for Speed Controlled and Direct drive. protection, protection class F
Standard

AIR CONTROL P

Optional

AIR CONTROL HE

++ Volume flow can be adapted exactly to

meet compressed air requirements

++ No switching cycles or expensive idle

times Optional
++ Energy-saving soft start without current
peaks
Controllers starting on p. 42
++ Operating pressure can be freely selected Motor-compressor unit
between pmin – pmax in 0.1 bar/1.5 psig Highly efficient, vertically aligned drive system
Unit cooler
increments Efficient cooler for minimum coolant/
++ The reduction in pressure can save money compressed air outlet temperatures
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compressors 33 Screw
compressors

FLEX

FLEX FLEX FLEX "PLUS" FLEX "0"** FLEX "PLUS" FLEX "0"
Standard variant Receiver variant Variant with sub-mounted refrigeration dryer Variant with refrigeration dryer and filter system Variant with receiver Variant with receiver

50 Hz 60 Hz
Operating Volume flow Rated Operating Volume flow Rated
FLEX overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996)* motor power Length Width Height Weight FLEX overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996)* motor power Length Width Height Weight
min. max. min. max.
bar m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg psig acfm acfm HP inch inch inch lbs
6 5 – 13 0.53 0.85 5.5 870 590 990 165 6 / 7 75 -190 17 30 7.5 34.3 23.2 39 364

7 5 – 13 0.53 1.19 7.5 870 590 990 165 7 / 10 75 -190 22 42 10 34.3 23.2 39 364

11 5 – 13 0.53 1.70 11 870 590 990 180 11 / 15 75 -190 17 61 15 34.3 23.2 39 397

15 5 – 13 0.53 2.10 15 870 590 990 190 15 / 20 75 -190 26 76 20 34.3 23.2 39 419

16 5 – 13 1.39 2.79 15 1140 890 1315 285 16 / 21 75 -190 49 100 20 44.9 35 51.8 628

18 5 – 13 1.06 3.16 18.5 1140 890 1315 295 18 / 25 75 -190 37 113 25 44.9 35 51.8 650

22 5 – 13 1.06 3.47 22 1140 890 1315 325 22 / 30 75 -190 37 126 30 44.9 35 51.8 717

30 5 – 13 1,06 4,05 30 1140 890 1315 365 30 / 40 75 -190 37 143 40 44.9 35 51.8 805

* V relates to an operating overpressure of 7 bar at 50 Hz / 100 psig at 60 Hz; heat recovery systems available
** as "O" variant with sub-mounted refrigeration dryer and filter system for ­generating "oil-free" compressed air
ALMiG
SCD technology
34 Screw
compressors 35 Screw
compressors

VARIABLE
Compressors for maximum cost-effectiveness

The speed-controlled screw compressors of the VARIABLE The directly driven, speed-controlled VARIABLE is unbeat- Application

series are the result of decades of experience in the field able when coupled with the DIRECT series, which is also Industry
of energy-efficient solutions. They are designed for use directly driven, as an "energy-saving duo". Power output Maintenance-friendly Air Control
under the toughest operating conditions and for applica- design Smart controller that monitors, visualises
VARIABLE I: 16 – 38 kW
tions with variable compressed air requirements. The sys- Achieve an energy saving of up to 35% and documents
VARIABLE II: 40 – 85 kW
tem is therefore the right solution for high operational through:
VARIABLE III: 100 – 210 kW
readiness and efficient compressed air supply. • Speed control VARIABLE IV: 260 – 355 kW
Market analyses show that on average compressors only • Constant mains pressure, stepless from 5 to 13 bar Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
have a utilisation rate of around 50 – 70%. The maximum • Extremely good system efficiency (Annex C-1996):

delivery volume is, however, only needed during peak 1.07 – 55.55 m3/min
• No start-up changeover power peaks
times. The integrated ALMiG SCD technology, the
• No expensive idle times Operating pressure
­benefits of which come to the fore in partial load applica-
5 – 13 bar (stepless)
tions, allows you to achieve an energy saving of up to
Cooling
35%. The holistic SCD technology drive concept stands
for Speed Controlled and Direct drive. Air-cooled (standard)
Suitable controllers:
Water-cooled (option as of 35 kW,
only water-cooled as of 355 kW)
AIR CONTROL B
Drive

Direct and speed-controlled

Motor

Energy efficiency class IE 3; IP 55

protection, protection class F
Standard (16 – 34 kW)

AIR CONTROL P

Optional (16 – 34 kW)

++ Efficient ALMiG SCD technology Standard (35 – 355 kW)
++ Designed for use under the toughest
operating conditions AIR CONTROL HE
++ Unbeatable energy efficiency in
combination with the DIRECT series

++ Versatile use thanks to numerous Control cabinet

possible extension options Large with integrated
Base frame Horizontal separating tank frequency converter
Torsion-resistant, With external fine Optional
liquid-tight design separator cartridges

Controllers starting on p. 42

 36 Screw
compressors 37 Screw
compressors

VARIABLE

VARIABLE 16 – 34 VARIABLE 35 – 70 VARIABLE 90 – 201

50 Hz 60 Hz
Operating Volume flow Rated Operating Volume flow Rated
VARIABLE overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996)* motor power Length Width Height Weight VARIABLE overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996)* motor power Length Width Height Weight
min. max. min. max.
Model bar m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg psig acfm acfm HP inch inch inch lbs
16 5 – 13 1.17 2.68 16 1270 890 1190 387 16 / 20 75 – 190 41 95 20 50 35 46.9 853

20 5 – 13 1.17 3.22 20 1270 890 1190 387 20 / 25 75 – 190 41 115 25 50 35 46.9 853

24 5 – 13 1.17 3.62 24 1545 890 1190 405 24 / 30 75 – 190 41 130 30 60.8 35 46.1 892

28 5 – 13 1.17 4.14 28 1545 890 1190 405 28 / 40 75 – 190 41 148 40 60.8 35 46.1 892

32 5 – 13 1.96 4.93 32 1545 890 1190 545 32 / 45 75 – 190 69 176 45 60.8 35 46.9 1201

34 5 – 13 1.96 5.65 38 1545 890 1190 555 34 / 50 75 – 190 69 203 50 60.8 35 46.9 1223

35 5 – 13 1.07 6.02 40 2090 1080 1600 940 35 / 51 75 – 190 38 216 50 82.3 42.6 63 2072

37 5 – 13 1.07 6.52 50 2090 1080 1600 980 37 / 55 75 – 190 38 234 55 82.3 42.6 63 2160

55 5 – 13 2.22 9.98 60 2090 1080 1600 1160 55 / 80 75 – 190 78 356 80 82.3 42.6 63 2557

65 5 – 13 2.23 10.73 80 2090 1080 1600 1240 65 / 90 75 – 190 79 385 90 82.3 42.6 63 2734

70 5 – 13 2.81 12.84 85 2090 1080 1600 1270 70 / 95 75 – 190 99 461 95 82.3 42.6 63 2799

90 5 – 13 4.30 16.85 100 2300 1400 1860 2050 90 / 125 75 – 190 152 602 125 90.6 55.1 73.2 4519

115 5 – 13 4.30 18.28 115 2300 1400 1860 2200 115 / 155 75 – 190 152 652 155 90.6 55.1 73.2 4850

130 5 – 13 4.30 20.00 130 2300 1400 1860 2200 130 / 175 75 – 190 152 713 175 90.6 55.1 73.2 4850

150 5 – 13 9.40 27.25 150 2700 1686 1888 3500 150 / 200 75 – 190 332 976 200 106.3 66.4 74.3 7716

210 5 – 13 9.40 30.14 210 2700 1686 1888 3600 210 / 280 75 – 190 332 1078 280 106.3 66.4 74.3 7937

260 5 – 13 15.70 41.80 260 3950 1650 2025 4300 260 / 350 75 – 190 554 1476 350 155.5 65 79.7 9480

315 5 – 13 15.70 53.00 315 3950 1650 2025 4450 315 / 430 75 – 190 554 1901 430 155.5 65 79.7 10580

355 5 – 10 15.70 55.55 355 3950 1650 2025 4900 355 / 480 75 – 145 554 1990 480 155.5 65 79.7 10802

* V relates to an operating overpressure of 7 bar at 50 Hz / 100 psig at 60 Hz; systems are air-cooled as standard / water-cooled as an option as of VARIABLE 35 model (VARIABLE 35 / 51), as of
VARIABLE 315 model (VARIABLE 315 / 430) only water-cooled systems available; heat recovery systems available for all models; variants 16 – 30 are also available as "O" or "Plus" versions
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compressors 39 Screw
compressors

LENTO
Oil-free compressed air of outstanding quality
SCD direct drive
Zero-loss power transfer

Compressor
Single-stage, water-injected; very low Air Control
Our LENTO series generates 100% oil-free compressed Clean and ecological solution: Application
compression temperatures of <60°C, Smart controller that monitors,
air for all applications, where products of the highest 100% oil-free compressed air for
• Clean, environmentally friendly oil-free compressed air close to isothermic, economical ­visualises and documents
quality are produced. Given that only water, the most nat- ­industrial use (pharmaceutical,
• ISO class 0, certified in accordance with ­compression
SCD motor
ural of all raw materials, is used in the compression pro- food, chemical, etc.)
Highly efficient drive motor,
DIN ISO 8573-1:2010
cess, LENTO delivers maximum compressed air quality for Power output IP 55 protection class ISO F;
highly senstive areas e. g. the pharmaceutical, foodstuffs, • Dust particles that are drawn in are washed out by the
LENTO I: 15 – 30 kW compact, powerful, reliable
electrical engineering and medical industries. water
LENTO II: 30 – 55 kW
The speed-controlled direct drive of the LENTO series
• Clean condensate – pure water – can be discharged LENTO III: 45 – 80 kW
directly into the sewer system LENTO IV: 80 – 130 kW
delivers maximum cost-effectiveness by precisely match-
ing the volume flow to the respective compressed air • Very low temperatures during compression thanks to Volume flow acc. to ISO 1217
­requirement. The integrated refrigeration dryer ensures a excellent heat transfer via the water. Reduced (Annex C-1996)
Suitable controllers:
low pressure dew point. Therefore, under certain circum- amounts of energy are therefore used to generate the 1.01 – 18.03 m3/min
stances, the customer doesn't need a separate refrigeration compressed air
Operating pressure
AIR CONTROL P
dryer. This avoids costs for the fresh water supply and
LENTO I & II: 5 – 10 bar
water processing and minimises service and maintenance
LENTO III & IV: 5 – 13 bar
costs compared with other oil-free compression systems.
Cooling

Water-cooled: (standard)
Air-cooled: (option)
Only water-cooled available as of Standard
LENTO 80
Drive AIR CONTROL HE
Direct and speed-controlled
Motor

Energy efficiency class IE 3;

IP 55 protection, protection class F

Optional

Controllers starting on p. 42

++ 100% oil-free compressed air generation

++ Volume flow can be adapted exactly to meet
compressed air requirements

++ No switching cycles or expensive idle times

++ Energy-saving soft start without current
peaks

++ Operating pressure can be freely selected Stainless steel Integrated refrigeration dryer SCD frequency converter
­piping Permanent generation and exchange of the The integrated power pack,
between pmin – pmax in 0.1 bar/1.5 psig
required coolant, optimum biological and ­according to EMC guidelines
­increments
chemical water quality, for dry ­compressed
++ The reduction in pressure can save money air at the compressed air outlet
 40 Screw
compressors 41 Screw
compressors

LENTO

LENTO 15 – 30, air-cooled LENTO 80, water-cooled

50 Hz speed-controlled 60 Hz speed-controlled
Operating Volume flow Rated Operating Volume flow Rated
LENTO overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996)* motor power Length Width Height Weight LENTO overpressure acc. to ISO 1217 (Annex C-1996)* motor power Length Width Height Weight
min. max. min. max.
bar m3/min m3/min kW mm mm mm kg psig acfm acfm HP inch inch inch lbs
15 5 – 10 1.01 2.34 15 1880 850 1660 850 15 / 20 75 – 145 36 83 20 74 33.5 65.4 1875

18 5 – 10 1.01 2.87 18.5 1880 850 1660 860 18 / 25 75 – 145 36 103 25 74 33.5 65.4 1895

22 5 – 10 1.01 3.38 22 1880 850 1660 870 22 / 30 75 – 145 36 121 30 74 33.5 65.4 1920

30 5 – 10 1.01 4.30 30 1880 850 1660 920 30 / 40 75 – 145 36 153 40 74 33.5 65.4 2030

31 5 – 10 2.04 5.08 30 2300 1400 1560 1470 31 / 41 75 – 145 72 182 40 90.6 55.1 61.4 3240

37 5 – 10 2.04 6.14 37 2300 1400 1560 1520 37 / 50 75 – 145 72 220 50 90.6 55.1 61.4 3350

45 5 – 10 2.04 7.13 45 2300 1400 1560 1550 45 / 60 75 – 145 72 255 60 90.6 55.1 61.4 3420

55 5 – 10 2.04 8.19 55 2300 1400 1560 1590 55 / 75 75 – 145 72 292 75 90.6 55.1 61.4 3510

46 5 – 13 2.51 8.58 45 2300 1400 1560 1700 46 / 61 75 – 190 89 306 60 90.6 55.1 61.4 3750

56 5 – 13 2.51 9.97 55 2300 1400 1560 1750 56 / 76 75 – 190 89 355 75 90.6 55.1 61.4 3860

70 5 – 13 2.51 11.56 70 2300 1400 1560 1800 70 / 95 75 – 190 89 412 95 90.6 55.1 61.4 3970

80 5 – 13 2.51 12.28 80 2300 1400 1560 1850 80 / 105 75 – 190 89 440 105 90.6 55.1 61.4 4080

81 5 – 13 4.57 15.50 80 2800 1400 1910 2150 81 / 106 75 – 190 161 554 105 110.2 55.1 75.2 4740

90 5 – 13 4.57 17.23 90 2800 1400 1910 2280 90 / 125 75 – 190 161 615 125 110.2 55.1 75.2 5030

110 5 – 13 4.57 18.03 130 2800 1400 1910 2280 110 / 150 75 – 190 161 637 175 110.2 55.1 75.2 5030

* V relates to an operating overpressure of 7 bar at 50 Hz / 100 psig at 60 Hz; LENTO 15 – 70 (15 / 20 – 70 / 95) water-cooled as standard, air-cooled as an
option; LENTO 75 D (75 / 100 D) and LENTO 80 – 110 (LENTO 80 / 105 – 110 / 150) only available as water-cooled
CONTROLLERS
Smart monitoring,
reliable documentation
 44 Screw
compressors

NETWORKING Your web device

WITH AIR CONTROL

Internet-based remote monitoring

In the future it will be even easier to remotely monitor your compressed air Accessible parameters:
generation thanks to visualisation via the ALMiG web server – regardless
of where you happen to be at the time. The system ensures high reliability
• Energy and compressed air balance, also available to download ALMiG web server
with convenient access to various parameters, prompt messages and
• Overview of the compressor station with the operating statuses
of each individual compressor
­comprehensive facts.
• Loaded / idle mode statistics of compressors Intranet
Up to ten compressors can be monitored in this way – regardless of the
• Data on delivery volumes, volume flows and motor starts Network/Ethernet
compressor type. The system works with both piston and screw or turbo
compressors. The only prerequisite is that the web server is connected • Detailed information about utilisation, network pressure
via an AIR CONTROL HE. State-of-the-art bus technology is used for the and specific performance data
installation. • Data on energy efficiency and maintenance

The most important benefits:

Connection
of systems & components does
• Easy to operate via standard internet browser not depend on the manufacturer
• Can be accessed via company's own network or anywhere in the Module DE 200K/F
world via the Internet
• Dial-in protected by user ID
• Various parameters are depicted either in tables or graphs
• Continuous monitoring of all parameters of relevance to operation RS 485 connection
• Active e-mail notification to up to 5 e-mail addresses in the event of
warnings, maintenance work or faults
• Convenient transfer of all relevant data into Office programs such
as MS Excel
• The parameters are displayed in a visually appealing way
• CSV files for further processing

AIR CONTROL HE AIR CONTROL P AIR CONTROL B

 46 Screw
compressors 47 Screw
compressors

AIR CONTROL
Monitored. Visualised. Documented.

Air Control Mini Air Control B Air Control P Air Control HE

Using the ALMiG AIR CONTROL family of controllers you can control, manage and monitor your entire compressed air supply system in the best
possible way.
AIR CONTROL P AIR CONTROL HE
The smart, integrated compressor controllers offer you optimum operating convenience and outstanding cost-effectiveness. They deliver • Microprocessor controller with colour touch screen
Version: Compressor and global control system
­maximum reliability in the supply of compressed air and plan maintenance ahead of time. and illuminated graphic display menu
• Can be used as a consumption-dependent global control system
The very latest microprocessor and communications technology is used, guaranteeing you seamless integration of all compressor models as • Supported user guidance
for up to 10 compressors
well as the entire range of accessories. And all that as standard via the RS-485 data bus. The optional connectivity to a web server enables • Simple connection to all accessory components
• Excellent optical display and simplest possible operation
monitoring of your compressor station from anywhere in the world. • Can be integrated into the customer's own management using a 7" TFT colour touch screen
systems
• Flexible installation into the compressor or into a separate control
• Timer programming for optimum adaptation to operational cabinet possible
Further functionality and benefits: requirements
• Extremely user-friendly thanks to simple configuration and start-up
• Huge potential savings by reducing idling levels and lowering pressure levels • "System pass" – the compressor's identity card wizard
• Transparency when it comes to the compressors and accessories, at all times • Various language variants available
• Parameter settings can be saved to a data medium
• Reductions in maintenance time and downtimes • Various graphical depictions can be accessed,
• Comprehensive statistics can be accessed using the data-logging
e.g. volume flow produced as daily and weekly profile
functionality
• Basic load cycle switching: another 4 additional compressors
(slaves) can be added as master control device Version: Global control system
• Fault memory
AIR CONTROL MINI AIR CONTROL B • Quick access to information about the operating state
• Programmable automatic restart of the connected compressors
• Icon display for the most important operating states, such as • Microprocessor controller
• Extensive statistics with data logging • Graphical display of power and consumption profiles
­compression temperature, dew point and operating pressure • Illuminated colour LCD display
• System parameters can be saved to a data medium • Split screen: compressor data and information about the network
• Programmable automatic restart • Navigation using number keys to reduce programming effort can be displayed in parallel
• On-site operation – Remote on/off • Icon display for all the important operating states, such
• Leaks can be identified and displayed
• Fault memory (no. of positions) as mains pressure, final oil and compression temperature
• Priorities can be allocated
• Refrigeration dryer activation • Maintenance interval indicator
• Energy-saving – all the compressors operate in one pressure
• Fault memory
tolerance range
• Link to superordinate control systems
• Speed-controlled compressors can be integrated seamlessly into
• Refrigeration dryer activation the system
• Can be connected to higher-level control systems or a web server
HEAT RECOVERY
Optimum energy use
 50 Screw
compressors
Warm air Warm water Heat
for for for industrial
space heating heating purposes process water

HEAT RECOVERY:
Possible temperature level: Possible water temperature Possible water temperature
20 – 25°C above the ambient temperature up to 70°C up to 70°C

REDUCE COSTS
Save energy easily and enjoy financial benefits quickly
Even in the case
Heated cooling Compressor oil
of leaks, safety
air is used gives its heat to
heat exchanger
via a duct for the heating water
The energy consumed for the generation of compressed air is converted al- At the same time, the required investment is small: On average, related ex- prevents oil from
space heating via plates
most entirely to heat. This is a high potential for savings since one com- penses pay for themselves in just a few months. This is an excellent opportu- entering
pressed air station with a power requirement of 75 kW during 4000 operating nity to reclaim a portion of your operating costs! industrial water
hours, for example, will need approximately 300,000 kWh of power every year.
Use this energy in the form of:
Heat recovery: determine your individualised benefits
• Warm air to supplement space heating
How can your company specifically benefit from heat recovery? Perform cus-

94%
• Warm water to support central heating tom calculations for clarity on your investment and payback period. This will
• Warm water for industrial water give you a solid foundation for making decisions and provide detailed informa-
tion on why you should take advantage of this opportunity.

Heat energy at no additional cost to you! High energy cost savings possible

The cost of fuel oil, gas, and other forms of energy continues to rise. As a re-
Saving money and protecting the environment can be easy usable thermal energy per compressor (see table on left)

sult, the use of energy will increasingly influence the competitiveness of many Every litre of fuel oil that you save reduces your CO2 emissions by approxi- 72% from the oil cooler
companies. But the recovery of heat energy can boost overall energy efficiency mately 2.8 kg. Heat recovery systems pay for themselves after one-half to 13% from the aftercooler
and contribute to the company's profitability. one year on average, depending on capacity utilisation and the level of
13% from the electric motor
energy costs.
6% unusable thermal energy
4% in compressed air
2% radiated heat
Examples of potential energy savings

Compressor rated output Usable heat Fuel oil savings/year¹ Fuel oil cost savings/year¹
ALMiG compressor
From 6 kW 2.8 kW 700 l €490.00 with integrated
or retrofitted
37 kW 27 kW 6,720 l €4,704.00 heat recovery

45 kW 32 kW 8,170 l €5,719.00

55 kW 40 kW 9,990 l €6,993.00

75 kW 54 kW 13,620 l €9,534.00

90 kW 65 kW 16,350 l €11,445.00

110 kW 80 kW 19,980 l €13,986.00

Electrical energy
132 kW 95 kW 23,980 l €16,786.00
is converted almost
entirely to heat
160 kW 115 kW 29,060 l €20,342.00 Air Control B Air Control P Air Control HE
Up to 400 kW 288 kW 72,660 l €50,870.00

¹ At 2,000 hours heat recovery/year

² At a fuel oil price of 0.70 €/litre and 2,000 hours heat recovery/year www.almig.com/advisor/heat-distribution
SPEED CONTROL
Needs-based adaptation of delivery volumes
 54 Screw
compressors 55 Screw
compressors

INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Productivity without idle mode: the ALMiG efficiency pro- A constant line pressure allows you to save a huge amount of
gramme energy
In idle mode, a compressor consumes around 25 to 30% of the energy con- Speed-controlled compressors run at a constant operating pressure
sumed at full load. Variable compressors adjust the speed of the compression (p ~ 0.1 bar). Because high pressure always involves consuming greater

YOU CAN RELY ON

element automatically and exactly to the value needed for the volume flow amounts of energy, speed-controlled compressors allow you to make huge
­required. SCD (Speed Control Direct drive) technology also ensures that only the ­energy savings (1 bar higher pressure = 6 – 8% greater energy consumption).
power that corresponds to the speed is used. So compressors can considerably
cut energy costs even when loaded at 70% of capacity.
Pressure tolerance in bar

Speed-controlled screw compressors 11.2

11.0
10.8
Power consumption of the drive motor 10.6
during average utilisation at 70% 10.4
100% 10.2
90% 10.2
80% 9.8
70%
Cost-effective and sustainable: Kind to your wallet and the Speed control: The key component of your compressed air 60% Top/bottom switch point
50%
environment. system. 40%
Conventional load/idle mode control
Flex variable
30%
According to a study, approx. 80 billion kWh of electricity is used in com- By varying the system's motor speed, you automatically and sensitively adapt 20%
Energy Energy
Potential saving
10% loss loss
pressed air systems in the EU each year, more than 10% of the electricity its delivery volume to its variable air consumption. 0%
required in industry. So the cost-effectiveness of a compressed air system isn't
• If you require more compressed air, you need simply increase the motor Conventional loaded/idle mode control
about how much it costs to buy, but how much it costs to run on a day-to-day SCD technology
speed and therefore the compressor speed. The delivery volume increases. ALMiG direct drive: The frictional connection
basis. And this is where speed-controlled screw compressors from ALMiG
• If you require less compressed air, you need simply decrease the motor The compressor block is directly driven by the drive motor – and without any
really come into their own:
speed and therefore the compressor speed. The delivery volume decreases. transmission loss.
• Precise adaptation of delivery volumes Less load shedding in fluctuating networks
• Fewer idle times Fluctuating networks cause the compressor to constantly change from loaded This brings major benefits with it:

• Less load shedding Amount of compressed air required to idle mode (and back again). Each time the compressor changes mode, it • Maximum power transfer
100%
sheds its load for around one minute.
• Constant line pressure 50%
• Constant high efficiency of up to 99.9%
• Direct drive over its entire working life
0%

• Fewer leakages Conventional load/idle mode control Idle mode power consumption • Less noise and less maintenance effort than with
100% (approx. 1 min per load shedding)
V-belt and gear drives
100%
90
50%
Overrun time
90% • Excellent reliability.
0% 80%
80
70
70% Direct drive vs V-belt drive savings:
60%
60 Speed control via SCD technology
50 100%
50%
40%
• V-belt drive (up to 96 – 97%)
40
30 50%
30%
20%
• Direct drive (up to 99.9%) 4,000 h/year, 60 kW motor,
20
10 0% 10% 2.4 kW x 4,000 = 9,600 kWh
0%
0
2,000 operating 4,000 operating 7,500 operating
during load shedding
hours/annum hours/annum hours/annum
after load shedding
Maintenance costs
Fewer leakages thanks to reduced pressure:
Capital repayment
Energy costs Precise adaptation of delivery volumes: No more annoying Speed control provides the answer
switching times. Almost all compressed air lines have leakages. The amount they leak depends
Capacity utilisation of the compressor: Flexible tolerance for on the pressure in the piping, among other things. The average leakage rate of
If you're exploiting your system at 100% capacity, all compressors work at full
greater cost-effectiveness. a compressed air station is around 20 – 30%. By decreasing the pressure by
load. If, however, you require less compressed air, the conventional compressor
From experience, we know that most compressors are only used at between changes to loaded/idle mode, causing the drive motor to switch. In this situation, just 1 bar (e.g. by controlling the speed), these leakages drop by approx. 10%.
50 and 70% of capacity. The maximum delivery volume is in most cases only you have to take into account the pre-set over-run time. This has a negative In addition, speed-controlled compressors with direct drive are very energy-­
used during peak times. impact on your energy bill. efficient (no current peaks) and are also much quieter than comparable models
The Variable and V-Drive series vary their power by gently and continually with a V-belt drive.
Utilisation changing speeds, not by abruptly switching on and off.

Delivery volumes are continually adapted to your present requirements, so the

process is kind to both your components and your wallet:

• No expensive idle mode, which consumes at least 25 – 30% of the energy
consumed at full load.
20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
• No more switching times which place a heavy mechanical load on the
­components.
COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS
MADE IN GERMANY

ALMiG Kompressoren GmbH

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73257 Köngen, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)7024 9614-0
info@almig.de

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