Screw air compressor consists of 2 rotors, rotating in the opposite direction, compressing air between the lobes to a higher pressure. Since the rotors are rotating and not reciprocating, there is minimal vibration, wear, and downtime compared to a reciprocating compressor. In a reciprocating compressor, there is a high friction loss between the piston rings and cylinder compared to a
screw compressor where their rotors are non-contact. The air produced is continuous and prevents the inlet and outlet valves opening and closing continuously, thereby reducing noise to significantly lower levels. Screw compressors are especially good in medium-scale and large-scale industries where there is a continuous requirement of air. These compressors do not prefer idle time and long periods of idle time, which sometimes causes issues.
Rotary Screw compressor requires a higher capital investment, but provides better efficiency and faster ROI. There are 2 types of screw air compressor fixed speed and variable speed compressors, each having its own advantages. BAC’s screw compressors currently range from 7.5 hp to 60 hp, and also provide custom combinations for getting the best out of your investment.