Discover the groundbreaking GA FLX dual-speed compressor by Atlas Copco, saving up to 20% in energy costs compared to fixed-speed models, and find the ideal compressor for superior performance and lower operating costs. Read this guide to learn more.
Almost 30 years ago, Atlas Copco pioneered the variable speed drive (VSD). Until then, all screw compressors were fixed-speed models, which means that they only had one speed: full power. In most cases, that’s not terribly efficient because applications usually do not require that much air all the time. But the fixed-speed compressors do require that much energy to run.
VSD compressors changed all of that. Their variable speed drive technology allowed the motor to adjust its speed to the compressed air demand at any given moment. That means that even the first generation of VSD compressors produced significant energy and cost savings.
And, when it comes to compressing air, it’s all about saving energy. After all, the money you spend on energy makes up 80% of a compressor’s total cost of ownership.
The latest generation of VSD compressors, the GA VSDS, is able to reduce that energy consumption by up to 60% compared to fixed-speed units.
Atlas Copco’s innovation meant that, for the past four decades, compressed air users had two types of compressors to choose from.
In the vast majority of cases, VSD models prove to be a superior choice. Still, some users are more reluctant than others to switch to this technology.
Now, Atlas Copco has done it again. With the invention of the GA FLX dual-speed compressor, the industry leader has given compressed air users another option.
However, it seems more likely that they will eventually surpass fixed-speed compressors because they are simply superior.
To understand why, let’s first look at what a dual-speed compressor is.
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