Reciprocating Compressors

AIRBOX / AIRBOX CENTER

OIL.FREE
Displacement 0.25 to 0.90 m³/min, Pressure 7 to 12.5 bar

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 What do users expect from a
reciprocating compressor?
Without doubt, the answer is maximum efficiency and reliability.
AIRBOX / AIRBOX
This sounds simple, but these advantages are influenced by
many different factors.
Flexible and efficient
Energy costs, for example, taken over the lifetime of a compres-
sor, add up to many times the original investment costs. This is
why efficiency is vital in the production of compressed air.

The air system must also deliver the compressed air in the correct
volume, at the required quality, and provide exceptional reliability.
This is essential to ensure maximum availability of compressed
air powered production systems. Last but not least, a truly effi‑
cient compressor is simple to maintain. This is achieved by using
high-quality components and through a logical system design,
which allows excellent accessibility to all maintenance points.
KAESER reciprocating compressors fulfil all of these needs and
provide the basis for highly efficient compressed air production.

Functional diagram
(AIRBOX CENTER 400 with optional add-on KAESER Filter)

Image: AIRBOX CENTER 1500

(1) Intake filter

(2) Compressor block
The innovative AIRBOX and AIRBOX CENTER
(3) Maintenance-free direct drive The AIRBOX and all-in-one AIRBOX CENTER –
(4) Energy-saving IE3 drive motor which features an integrated compressed air receiv-
(5) Fan er, refrigeration dryer and optional filter equipment
(6) Air receiver (internally-coated) – are delivered with a control cabinet and ready for
(7) Electronic ECO-DRAIN condensate drain immediate operation. Energy-saving compressed air
(8) Compressed air refrigeration dryer production is further assured with the use of high-
(9) Filtration (optional) efficiency IE3 motors.

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CENTER SIGMA CONTROL 2 MCSIO: Optimum efficiency
The internal SIGMA CONTROL 2 MCSIO controller
ensures efficient control and monitoring of compres-
sor operation. The large display and RFID reader
provide easy communication and maximum security.
Variable interfaces enable seamless networking ca-
pability, whilst the SD card slot makes updates quick
and easy.

Made in Germany
Using only premium-grade materials, KAESER manu-
factures all of its reciprocating compressor blocks in-
house. All components are manufactured, inspected
and assembled with meticulous care and precision
to ensure outstanding performance and unrivalled
energy efficiency.

100% duty cycles

Thanks to innovative compressor block and drive
motor cooling design, AIRBOX and AIRBOX CENTER
systems can be operated up to an ambient tempera-
ture of +30 °C and a maximum pressure of 10 bar
with 100% duty cycles.

KAESER ingenuity for maximum flexibility

Whether simply a compressor, or a complete compressed All models are EMC-certified for domestic electrical sup-
air supply system with integrated compressed air treat- plies, which simplifies installation and reduces provision-
ment, the modular design of the AIRBOX and AIRBOX ing costs. For companies with growing compressed air
CENTER provides the flexibility to ensure that your exact demand, multiple systems can be controlled via a com-
compressed air needs are met. The AIRBOX can therefore pressed air management system.
be equipped with a second compressed air aftercooler
and the AIRBOX CENTER is available with an optional
KAESER Filter system.

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 AIRBOX /AIRBOX CENTER – The perfect choice

AIRBOX – The compressor

The AIRBOX epitomises the concept of 'compr‑
essed air to go'. Each model features a turnkey
compressor with an advanced electronic SIGMA
CONTROL BASIC or SIGMA CONTROL 2 control-
ler and a star-delta starter integrated within a single
enclosure. The soundproofed enclosure enables
these versatile units to be installed directly within
the working environment without the need for add‑
itional sound protection measures.

AIRBOX CENTER – The all-in-one compact solution

Featuring an integrated compressed air dryer and receiver, the
AIRBOX CENTER is an all-in-one compressed air supply system.
After compression, the air passes into an internally-coated air
receiver, where it gives up much of its condensate and then enters
the integrated, energy-saving refrigeration dryer, which dries the
compressed air to a pressure dew point of +5 °C. Ensuring even
greater reliability, a separate enclosure shields the dryer from
compressor exhaust heat. Moreover, the dryer shutdown feature
- activated via the compressor controller - is linked to compressor
operation and significantly reduces energy consumption when the
compressor is at rest.

AIRBOX CENTER – With KAESER FILTER

With an air intake filter, oil-free compression and an
integrated refrigeration dryer, the AIRBOX CENTER is
ready to deliver exceptional-quality compressed air as
soon as it is delivered. For applications requiring maximum
compressed air quality, all AIRBOX CENTER models can
be additionally fitted with optional add-on filters.

Cool runners
With powerful independent cooling fans for both the drive motor and compressor
block and precisely-tailored cooling air ducting, Kaeser's unique cooling system
allows - unusually for reciprocating compressors - 100% duty cycles and depend-
able operation in ambient temperatures up to approximately +30°C. The control
cabinet also features its own ventilation and is connected to the overall cooling air
flow to prevent overheating.

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 Maintenance-friendly
The less maintenance required, the more
cost-effective the system. This is where
the AIRBOX and AIRBOX CENTER re-
ally shine: they are oil-free and feature a
maintenance and loss-free 1:1 direct drive
system. The air and intake filters are eas-
ily accessible once the generously-sized
enclosure panels are removed.

Impressive soundproofing
With 40 mm thick soundproofing, multi-de-
flected cooling air flow, acoustically sepa-
rate compressor block, application-specific
intake air ducting and highly effective air
intake sound damping, the AIRBOX and
AIRBOX CENTER continue the KAESER
tradition of super-quiet performance.

Energy-saving motor
Premium-quality IE3 motors ensure out-
standing performance and efficiency: they
reduce energy losses by an average of 40%
compared to conventional motors. They also
operate at significantly lower temperatures
compared to conventional motors, yield-
Image: AIRBOX CENTER 1500
ing significant energy savings, as well as
enhanced reliability and service life.

SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0

The SIGMA CONTROL 2 internal compressor controller and the SIGMA AIR
MANAGER 4.0 master controller provide more than just optimised compressed
air system efficiency. Thanks to their high level of data integration and multiple
interface options, they can easily be integrated into advanced production, build-
ing management and energy management systems, as well as Industrie 4.0
environments.

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 Equipment
Complete system SIGMA CONTROL 2
Ready for operation, fully automatic, super-silenced, vibra- "Traffic light" LED indicators show operational status at
tion damped, all panels powder coated. a glance, plain text display, 30 selectable languages,
soft-touch keys with icons, fully automated monitoring
and control. Selection of Dual, Quadro, Vario, Dynamic
Sound insulation and Continuous control as standard. Ethernet interface;
additional optional communications interfaces for: Profi-
Lined with washable foam, anti-vibration mounts, double bus DP, Modbus, Profinet and Devicenet; SD card slot
vibration damped. for data-logging and updates; RFID reader, web server.
Furthermore, the system can be integrated into the Sigma
Network or operated via Ethernet in Master/Slave commu-
Compressor block nication with another system in the network; clear authori-
sation via RFID reader, operating data memory, integrated
Oil-free, 2-cylinder, single or two-stage. web server.

Electric motor SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0

Quality, German-made, high-efficiency (IE3) electric motor The further-refined, adaptive 3-Dadvanced Control predictively
to IP 54, Iso F, for additional reserve. calculates and compares the various operating options
and selects the most efficient one to suit the specific
needs of the application. The SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0
Drive constantly adjusts flow rates and compressor energy con-
sumption in response to current compressed air demand.
Maintenance and loss-free 1:1 direct drive.
This powerful feature is made possible by the integrated
industrial PC with multi-core processor, in combination with
Cooling the adaptive 3-Dadvanced Control. Furthermore, the SIGMA
NETWORK bus converters (SBC) provide a host of poss‑
Air-cooled, two fans, compressed air aftercooler. ibilities to enable the system to be individually tailored to
meet exact user requirements. The SBC can be equipped
with digital and analogue input and output modules, as
Electrical components well as with SIGMA NETWORK ports, to enable seamless
display of pressure, flow rate, pressure dew point, power
IP 54 control cabinet containing automatic star-delta or alarm message information.
starter, motor overload protection, control transformer,
EMC-certified for domestic electrical supply systems.

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Technical specifications
AIRBOX
Max. Displacement Max. Drive motor Sound Compressed Dimensions Mass Controller
Model pressure at duty cycle **) rated power pressure air connection WxDxH
8 bar *) level ***)

bar m³/min % kW dB(A) mm kg

AIRBOX 1500 7 0.90 ****) 100 7.5 67 385

SIGMA CONTROL
G¾ 1430 x 820 x 1320
2
AIRBOX 1000-2 12.5 0.77 75 7.5 67 385

Example: AIRBOX 1500

AIRBOX CENTER
Max. Displacement Max. Drive motor Sound Pressure Air receiver Compressed Dimensions Mass Controller
pressure at duty rated pressure dew volume air WxDxH
Model 8 bar *) cycle **) power level ***) point connection

bar m³/min % kW dB(A) °C l mm kg

AIRBOX CENTER 1500 7 0.90 ****) 100 7.5 67 550

SIGMA
+5 270 G¾ 1730 x 820 x 1640 CONTROL
2
AIRBOX CENTER 1000-2 12.5 0.77 75 7.5 67 550

Example: AIRBOX CENTER 1000-2

*) Displacement measured as per ISO 1217

**) Duty cycle: The proportion of time under load over the total duration of a work cycle
***) Sound pressure level as per ISO 2151 and basic norm ISO 9614-2, operation at maximum working pressure; tolerance: ± 3 dB(A)
****) Displacement at 7 bar

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The world is our home
As one of the world’s largest compressed air system
providers and compressor manufacturers, KAESER
KOMPRESSOREN is represented throughout the world
by a comprehensive network of branches, subsidiary
companies and authorised partners in over 120 countries.

With innovative products and services, KAESER

KOMPRESSOREN’s experienced consultants and
engineers help customers to enhance their competitive
edge by working in close partnership to develop
progressive system concepts that continuously push the
boundaries of performance and compressed air efficiency.

Moreover, the decades of knowledge and expertise from

this industry-leading system provider are made available to
each and every customer via the KAESER group’s global
computer network.

These advantages, coupled with KAESER’s worldwide

service organisation, ensure that every product operates
at the peak of its performance at all times and provides
maximum availability.

P-337ED Specifications subject to change without notice. .10/20

KAESER KOMPRESSOREN SE
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