Comparison Ronix RC-5012 50 L

230 V

dryer

vs Ronix RC-5010 50 L

230 V

The criterion for separating compressors according to this parameter is whether oil is necessary for the normal operation of the device.

— Oily. Compressors that use oil during operation have a high motor resource (due to the fact that friction in their mechanism is reduced due to the presence of lubrication) and a lower noise level than oil-free ones. On the other hand, they are much more difficult to maintain and more expensive to operate. the oil supply has to be replenished periodically; and during operation, such a unit should be located on a flat horizontal surface. In addition, the outgoing air contains tiny drops of oil. Therefore, oil-based devices are poorly suited for certain types of work — for example, in the food industry, where such impurities are unacceptable, the use of special fine filters will be required.

— Oil free. The main advantage of oil-free models can be called the purity of the exhaust air — it does not contain oil droplets and in most cases does not require additional purification. This makes these compressors perfect for medical, food and paint applications. In addition, they are simpler in design (respectively, in repair), do not require the hassle of providing lubrication, and can work in almost any position. On the other hand, high friction of parts significantly increases wear, which accordingly affects the resource.

The power of the engine installed in the compressor. It is not the main parameter in evaluating the efficiency of the device — here the performance and nominal pressure play a decisive role (see above), and the engine is selected in such a way that its power is sufficient to ensure the claimed characteristics. However, this indicator still has practical significance: in compressors with an electric motor (and there are now most of them; see “Engine type”), the engine power determines the total energy consumption of the device, as well as the requirements for the network where it is planned to connect it (for more details, see “Voltage networks"). In addition, the power of the engine (regardless of its type) must be known in order to calculate the optimal performance value using some special formulas.

For internal combustion engines, power is traditionally expressed in horsepower (hp); you can convert it to watts in this way: 1 hp. = 735 W.

The power of an internal combustion engine installed in a compressor of the appropriate design (see "Type" above), expressed in horsepower.

For the power value in general, see the relevant paragraph below. Here we note that in modern technology, the universal unit of power used for all types of engines is watts. However, horsepower has traditionally been and continues to be used to characterize internal combustion engines, and some users are more comfortable judging power by this designation. Therefore, for models with internal combustion engines, the equivalent power in hp is often also indicated.

Convert watts to hp and vice versa is quite simple: 1 hp. approximately equal to 735 watts.

The number of cylinders provided for in the design of the compressor; by definition only indicated for reciprocating models (see "Compressor type"). This characteristic is primarily associated with performance indicators (see above). For example, values above 400 L / min among single-cylinder units are rather rare exceptions; therefore, if you need a high performance reciprocating compressor, you should look into multi-cylinder models. The second application for multiple cylinders is a multi-stage operation scheme (see "Number of stages").

The number of stages is the number of individual compressions that the air undergoes on its way from the compressor inlet to the receiver. There are such types of compressors, each with its own characteristics:

— Single stage. By definition, this includes all screw type devices (see "Compressor type"). Piston models with one stage are distinguished by simplicity, reliability and low cost, however, their nominal pressure (see above) is low — usually, it does not exceed 8 bar.

— Multistage. Most models of this type have two stages, but there are more — mainly among high-performance industrial-grade units. Most often, several cylinders are used for operation (see “Number of cylinders”): for example, in a two-stage version, air is first compressed in one cylinder, from it it enters the interstage cooler, and then into the second cylinder, where it is “compressed” to the desired pressure. The two-stage operation scheme allows to achieve high pressure and provides, in comparison with a single-stage, higher compressor performance at the same engine power. Another of its advantages is the relatively low temperature in the cylinders, which has a positive effect on the resource. However, these compressors cost accordingly.

— Frequency converter. This function is used to automatically control the power of the motor in the compressor (see "Motor type"), more precisely, to adjust the speed to the current air consumption and maintain a constant pressure.

In electrical units, in addition to reducing wear and tear and eliminating current surges in the network, such systems provide the most stable air pressure at the outlet, and energy is spent more rationally. At the same time, frequency converters are expensive and take up quite a lot of space; and the advantages mentioned are relevant for heavy professional-grade equipment. Therefore, this function is found mainly among industrial compressors with an operating voltage of 400 V and based on internal combustion engines.

— Dehumidifier. The purpose of such devices is already clear from the name: they are designed to dry the air at the compressor inlet, that is, to remove excess moisture from it. The need for such a procedure is primarily due to the fact that high humidity adversely affects the state of the compressor: it leads to condensate settling, and it, in turn, contributes to corrosion and the formation of various emulsions, due to which the channels become dirty and the wear of the entire unit increases .

— Tandem. Devices created according to the "tandem" scheme are actually two compressors on one receiver, connected...in parallel. This allows you to turn on both compressors at once, or only one of them — in this way you can adjust the power and performance even in those models where special regulators such as a frequency converter (see the relevant paragraph) are not provided at all.

Among the disadvantages are heavy weight, bulkiness and high cost. In addition, the tandem operation scheme is mainly suitable for powerful performant units — otherwise the individual compressors would have to be made too small, and this does not make sense.

— Wheels for transportation. The presence of special transport wheels in the design of the compressor. Modern compressors can be of considerable weight, which would require the participation of several people when carried; wheels, on the other hand, allow you to move even rather weighty devices without problems by the forces of one, in extreme cases — two people.