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An air compressor is a device that converts power (usually from an electric motor, a diesel engine or a gasoline engine) into kinetic energy by compressing and pressurizing air, which, on a command, can be released in immediate bursts. A compressor is required to power our pneumatic machines for your pie and pastry production.

There are numerous methods of air compression. Typical compressors come in 1- or 2-cylinder versions to suit the requirements of the tools they power. On the homeowner/contractor level, most of the 2-cylinder models operate just like single-cylinder versions, except that there are two strokes per revolution instead of one. Some commercial 2-cylinder compressors are 2-stage compressors–one piston pumps air into a second cylinder that further increases pressure.

Compressor power
One of the factors used to designate compressor power is motor horsepower. However, this isn't the best indicator. You really need to know the amount of air the compressor can deliver at a specific pressure. The rate at which a compressor can deliver a volume of air is noted in cubic feet per minute (cfm). Because the atmospheric pressure plays a role in how fast air moves inside the cylinder, cfm will vary with atmospherical pressure. It also varies with the temperature and humidity of the air. To set an even playing field, makers calculate standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) as cfm at sea level with 68 degrees F air at 36% relative humidity. Scfm ratings are given at a specific pressure–3.0 scfm at 90 psi, for example. If you reduce pressure, scfm goes up, and vice versa. You also may run across a rating called displacement cfm. This figure is the product of cylinder displacement and motor rpm. In comparison with scfm, it provides an index of compressor pump efficiency. The cfm and psi ratings are important because they indicate the tools that a particular compressor can drive. When choosing a compressor, make sure it can supply the amount of air and the pressure that your tools need.

Please note that all pricing displayed below are not ours and serve as an accurate guide only. Our recommended suggestion is that you purchase your air compressor at a dealership in your city or country due to both country import regulations as well as costs. All compressor models shown below are 220V supply, whith 110V supply compressors being available in your country where applicable.

200 litres Belt Drive
3hP 2.2kW 220V
Max pressure 11 Bar
Piston Displacement 12.3cfm
Free Air Delivery 8.9cfm
4.2 litres per second 

270 litres    Belt drive
5.5hP  4kW 380V
Max pressure 11 Bar
Piston Displacement 22.4cfm
Free Air Delivery 14.6cfm
6.9 litres per second
Number of Cylinders: 2
Stages: 2

 500 litres   Belt Drive
7.5hP 5.5kW 380V
Max pressure 11 Bar
Piston Displacement 29.5cfm
Free Air Delivery 23.3cfm
10.7 litres per second
Number of Cylinders: 2
Stages: 2

 500 litres   Belt Drive
10hP 7.5kW 380V
Max pressure 11 Bar
Piston Displacement 35.4cfm
Free air flow delivery 32cfm
12.9 litres per second
Number of Cylinders: 2
Stages: 2

200litre belt drive unit
2.2kw, 3hp, 220V motor
350l/min (12.4 cfm)
145psi, 10bar (Max pressure build up in tank)

 

200litre belt drive unit
4kw, 5.5hp, 380V motor
600l/min (21.2 cfm)
145psi, 10bar (Max pressure build up in tank)

270litre belt drive unit
5.5kw, 7.5hp, 380V motor
830l/min (29.3 cfm)
145psi, 10bar (Max pressure build up in tank)

500litre belt drive unit (Solid cast iron head)
11kw, 15hp, 380V motor
1050l/min (37 cfm)
14bar (Max pressure build up in tank)