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Atlas Copco Industrial Aluminium Piston Compressors

Atlas Copco Industrial Aluminium Piston Compressors
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Atlas Copco Industrial Aluminium Piston Compressors

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Overview
Atlas Copco offers a range of industrial aluminium piston compressors, both oil-lubricated and oil-free, designed for various industrial applications. These compressors are engineered for reliability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance, ensuring superior operational capacity and productivity.
Product Features
  • Durability and Performance: The L series compressors are known for their exceptional reliability and minimal maintenance requirements, featuring automotive design and high-quality materials for long life and performance.
  • Versatility: Piston compressors operate efficiently under harsh conditions with simple maintenance due to easily accessible parts.
  • High Reliability: Designed to minimize downtime with quick servicing and dependable air flow.
  • Compact Design: Allows for compact installations due to their aluminium design and direct drive.
Technical Specifications
  • LE Oil-Lubricated: Single-stage, maximum pressure of 10 bar (145 psi), capacities from 3.4 to 31.7 l/s at 50 Hz.
  • LT Oil-Lubricated: Two-stage, maximum pressure of 15, 20, or 30 bar, with varying capacities.
  • LF Oil-Free: Single-stage, maximum pressure of 10 bar, capacities from 3.1 to 15.5 l/s at 50 Hz.
Design and Maintenance
  • Construction: Made with high silicium aluminium alloy for exceptional lubrication and minimized oil carry-over.
  • Cooling System: Features a high-capacity cooling fan and aftercooler/intercooler for optimal operation.
  • Noise Reduction: Equipped with Venturi silencing intake and sound muffler for quiet operation.
Applications
The L range compressors are suitable for a wide range of applications, including marine, railway, and industrial environments. They offer flexibility and durability, making them ideal for OEM integration and various industrial uses.
Global Support
Atlas Copco provides global service and support, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of compressed air systems worldwide. Their extensive aftermarket organization guarantees optimal availability and low operating costs.
Additional Overview
The document also covers technical specifications and operational guidelines for Atlas Copco trolleys and compressors, including motor types, recommended maintenance, and customization options.
Specifications
Trolleys are available with both electrical (1.5-15 kW / 2-20 hp) and petrol motors (2.2-7.5 kW / 3-10 hp). The document specifies the recommended starter and start/stop regulation for optimal performance.
Maintenance
Atlas Copco offers service kits and oil for specific maintenance of reciprocating compressors. Adhering to predefined service intervals is crucial for ensuring trouble-free operation and extending the equipment's lifetime.
Options and Features
Various options are available, including silencing hoods, heavy-duty inlet filters, electronic timer drains, and desiccant dryers. Some options, like the silencing hood, cannot be combined with others, such as the heavy-duty inlet filter.
Technical Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for different compressor types (LF, LE, LT) across various pressure levels (10, 15, 20, 30 bar). It includes data on maximum working pressure, free air delivery (FAD) at different RPMs, installed power, and noise levels.
Performance Standards
Unit performance is measured according to ISO 1217 standards, and noise levels are measured according to ISO 2151 standards. Reference conditions include an absolute inlet pressure of 1 bar and intake air temperature of 20ºC.
Safety and Compliance
The document emphasizes that compressed air should not be used as breathing air without proper purification, in compliance with local legislation and standards.
Conclusion
Atlas Copco is committed to providing innovative and reliable air solutions tailored to business needs, enhancing efficiency and profitability.
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Atlas Copco Industrial Aluminium Piston Compressors

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Total capability, total responsibility Right at the heart of your business, Atlas Copco delivers quality compressed air for superior operational capacity. From compressed air generation to point of use, you can choose from our wide range of products to create a complete compressed air system tailored to your specific needs. All Atlas Copco products are engineered to integrate seamlessly, ensuring the highest level of reliability and energy efficiency. As a result, Atlas Copco can take full responsibility for your compressed air infrastructure with a guarantee of best-in-class quality. With a...

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Reliable, high quality performance Looking for a durable, high performance compressed air solution for your specific industrial application? Designed with the highest attention to detail, Atlas Copco’s L series air compressors stand for exceptional reliability and minimum maintenance. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology, the L series delivers the lowest operating temperatures in the industry while offering superb quality air. THE OPTIMUM PISTON COMPRESSOR • Automotive design and high quality materials for performance and extra long life. As one of the earliest compressor designs, piston...

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Standard scope of supply Atlas Copco’s L series is the top product in the wide range of Atlas Copco piston compressors. The L range contains the best pistons available in the market because of its unique combination of long life, reliability and performance in a compact light-weight package. TOP PERFORMANCE Automotive style cylinders: made of high silicium aluminium alloy with low tolerance finishing resulting in exceptional lubrication, extremely low clearance and minimized oil carry-over. Direct drive: No transmission losses. EASY MAINTENANCE Inlet/outlet disc valves: unique and simple to service,...

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QUIET OPERATION Venturi silencing intake: guaranteed low noise levels. Sound muffler: used on units with an unloader valve. Low noise levels are maintained at all times. V-design of compressor block: the dynamically balanced crankshaft and heavy-weight cast iron cooling fan reduce vibration. CLEAN OPERATION Crankcase breather on LE & LT LF: the ultimate oil free piston solution WORkINg PRINCIPLE The piston compressor moves a piston forward in a cylinder via a connecting rod and crankshaft. 1-stage compression (LE & LF): Filtered air is entered through the inlet valve into both cylinders. The...

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Versatile air for a wealth of applications Whether you choose a standard package or one designed specifically for your OEM needs, Atlas Copco’s L range offers a compact and reliable solution for a wealth of applications. From snow guns over marine starting air to railway applications, L compressors offer you exceptional flexibility, the widest product scope and extreme durability. COMPACT & SPACE-SAVINg The compressor block which is directly coupled to the motor is manufactured using light-weight automotive-type materials which provide excellent cooling characteristics: ideal for integration...

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Designed to withstand continuous use in heavy-duty industrial environments, Atlas Copco’s L range includes everything you need to provide a reliable source of high quality compressed air to your system. Delivering long life and low maintenance, running costs and downtime are kept at an absolute minimum. EXCEPTIONAL RELIABILITY Thanks to its unique, robust design and combination of automotive materials, the L compressor offers improved performance and extended product life. Maintenance is straightforward as well as all components and service points are easily accessible. Operational costs are...

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Meeting individual needs At Atlas Copco we provide the industry’s broadest portfolio of offerings to help you achieve the most efficient compressed air system. Whether you work in a larger industrial installation or smaller environment, with a complete range of L compressors to choose from, you can meet your specific needs and optimize your production process at the same time. LE OIL-LUBRICATEd Single-stage oil-lubricated reciprocating compressor designed for operation at maximum pressure of 10 bar (145 psi) and capacities from 3.4 up to 31.7 l/s at 50 Hz, 8.3 to 79.8 cfm at 60 Hz. LT OIL-LUBRICATEd...

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 L BASE-MOUNTEd In a base-mounted variant, the L Powerpack is mounted on a frame with pre-wired regulation installed to run the unit in start/stop. Additionally, a flexible hose and pressure gauge is mounted to connect the base-mounted unit to the air consumer or air net. Base-mounted units are always supplied with industrial check valve or unloader valve, not with the simple check valve. Units with Y/D are supplied with the electrical cubicle. The electrical cubicle contains a transformer for the 230/1 control voltage if unit voltage <> 230/1, 230/3 or 400/3/50. For 400/3/50 it is assumed that...

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Silencing hood (cannot be combined with Heavy Duty inlet Filter) Low oil level switch make contact (NO) / break contact (NC) BaseComplete mounted unit Full Feature Heavy duty inlet fi lter Atlas Copco CD desiccant dryer Pneumatic drain Electronic timer drain Interstage drain Heating element + thermistors in motor windings Wheel set (on 90 and 250 liter receiver) 250-475 liter receiver upgrade 250 liter vertical receiver (LE 2-5)  Heavy duty inlet filter  Electronic timer drain Atlas Copco service kits and oil are available for specific maintenance on reciprocating compressors. Pre-defined service...

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Technical specifications Maximum working pressure* FAd at normal working pressure and 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) FAd at normal working pressure and 1,800 rpm (60 Hz) Basemounted, silenced COMPRESSOR TYPE Installed recommended power * Unit performance measured according to ISO 1217, Ed. 3, Annex C-1996. ** Mean noise level measured at a distance of 1 m according to ISO 2151/ Pneurop/Cagi PN8NTC2 test code; tolerance 3 dB(A). Reference conditions: • Absolute inlet pressure 1 bar (14.5 psi). • Intake air and coolant temperature 20ºC, 68ºF . FAD is measured at the following working pressures: • 10 bar versions...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.