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Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/27/2016 8:04 AM

Hi! has anyone used ELGI make oil free screw air compressors & if so,pl. share your experience/ feedback on the performance, maintenance issues & service back up.

Also, the feel for the cost of spares V/s other makes you may have experienced.

Am considering them to procure in India...pl. share your valuable inputs!

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Re: Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/27/2016 2:53 PM

Never used them but they seem reputable from their website.

Have you tried looking for online reviews or air compressor forums?

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Re: Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/27/2016 4:16 PM

We don't have any, but these do appear to be an advanced design, flexible cooling options, although water cooled is probably going to last longer (if the water quality is correct).

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Re: Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/28/2016 11:29 AM

I don't know the size of your system,but if it is large enough,energy can be reclaimed by capturing the heat from the cooling water,which is normally about 160F.

A multi pass tube and shell or plate exchanger could provide hot water for use in other in plant processes.

Of course,a DIW (dispersed oil in water)monitor would be required if using it in critical processes,like dying,etc.

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Re: Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/29/2016 10:11 PM

"...if using it in critical processes,like dying...''

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Dying is certainly a critical process, but what harm is a little oil in water going to do to someone who is already dead?

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Re: Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/29/2016 10:32 PM

Well,since you asked,the oil can interfere with the embalming process, creating putrid odors and attracting flies and gnats.

They can interfere with the casket seal when trapped on the gasket.

If being cremated,it can cause the oil to splatter,like water hitting a hot frying pan,and also create excessive smoke.

And the list goes on and on....

It would have been much simpler for me to check my spelling instead of relying on spell checker.

Dyeing is also a critical process.

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Re: Oil Free Screw Air Compressors

09/28/2016 12:39 PM

Thanks for ur comments. There are quite a few nos of these machines installed across the globe as per the ELGI sales team and hence this discn.

Look forward to some who may have used these and provide some info.

Plan to have some assessment done.

Thanks again!

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