Air compressor selection
Air compressor selection
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We are evaluating bids for a small, low pressure air compressor application (120 cfm @ 30 psig). Two different types have been quoted: claw pump and rotary screw. Determining factors may be O&M (operations and maintenance) and reliability.
Q1: Does anyone have opinions about the two types of machine (good or bad reliability, high or low maintenance, etc.)?
Q2: Any strong feelings about either Curtis or Quincy screw machines?
Thank you for any feedback you can offer!
SoCalBiker
Q1: Does anyone have opinions about the two types of machine (good or bad reliability, high or low maintenance, etc.)?
Q2: Any strong feelings about either Curtis or Quincy screw machines?
Thank you for any feedback you can offer!
SoCalBiker





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Dan
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another supplier is Kaeser (ht
we just installed a Kaeser rotary unit and I'm really impressed with the machine. Simple, quiet, compact, and well engineered. Very good quality!
hope this helps.
-pmover
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"Wildfires are dangerous, hard to control, and economically catastrophic."
Ben Loosli
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If you need clean air at the point of use that may be an important consideration for you.
A screw compressor will need oil separators, coalescing filters etc. to provide the same clean air. Extra components are extra maintenance.
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Thank you one and all!
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rmw
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