Product Manual

IN258910AV 1/14
Description
GENERAL
The Powerex Oilless Rotary Scroll Air Compressor has
advanced scroll compressor technology through the
development of a completely oilless unit. The Powerex Scroll
Compressor offers a dynamically balanced air end which
insures vibration-free operation. The rotary design permits a
continuous 100% duty cycle. No oil separation, oil fi ltration,
or inlet valves are required on the Powerex Scroll unit.
COMPRESSION CYCLE
The Powerex oilless rotary scroll air compressor is based on
the theory of scroll compression. A scroll is a free standing,
intricate spiral bounded on one side by a solid, fl at plane or
base. A scroll set, the basic compression element of a scroll
compressor, is made up of two identical spirals which form
right and left hand parts. One of these scroll components
is indexed or phased 180° with respect to the other so the
scrolls can mesh. Crescent-shaped gas pockets are formed
and bounded by the spirals and the base plate of both
scrolls. As the moving scroll is orbited around the fi xed scroll,
the pockets formed by the meshed scrolls follow the spiral
toward the center and diminish in size. The moving scroll is
prevented from rotating during this process so the 180° phase
relationship of the scrolls is maintained. The compressor’s
inlet is at the outer boundary of the scrolls. The compressed
gas is discharged through the outlet at the center of the fi xed
scroll so no valves are needed.
TIP SEAL
The tip seal on the scroll compressor is self-lubricated
and allows the unit to operate effi ciently without oil and
expensive fi ltration. On standard pressure units, the tip seal
should be replaced every 10,000 hours of operation. On high
pressure units, the tip seal should be replaced every 5,000
hours of operation.
BEARINGS
The bearings on the scroll compressor are regreaseable to
allow extended compressor life. For standard pressure units,
service should be performed every 10,000 hours of operation.
For high pressure units, service should be performed every
5,000 hours of operation.
DRY TYPE INLET FILTER (P/N ST073925AV)
Order element P/N ST073921AV for both the 3 HP and 5HP
units. Change every 2,500 hours or more often in dirty
locations.
Figure 1 - SBS Scroll Basemount Simplex
Scroll Tankmount/Basemount Air Compressors
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Powerex • 150 Production Drive • Harrison, OH 45030 • USA
1-888-769-7979 • www.powerexinc.com
Specifi cations
Product
STS, STD, SBS Scroll or STSH, STDH,
SBSH High Pressure Scroll Tankmount /
Basemount Air Compressors
Performance
Specifi cations
See Page 2
California Ordinance
462 (L) (2)
Tankmount units meet the
requirements of this ordinance
Compression Cycle Scroll
Control Panel UL508A Listed (panels are optional)
Drive 2 - 3V Belts
Lubrication Grease fi lled bearings
Motor Overload Protection IEC Motor overload relay (optional)
Operating Temperature 34° F - 104° F (1° C thru 40° C) at inlet
Operating Voltages
280-230 Volts, 60 Hz
208-320/460 Volts, 60 Hz
Outlet Air Connections
1/2 inch Basemount
3/4 inch NPT Tankmount
Overpressure Protection
ASME safety valve factory set and
sealed
Standard Pressure Settings
Simplex: 95-115 psi
Duplex: 90-110 psi; 95-115 psi
High Pressure Settings
Simplex: 115-145 psi
Duplex: 110-140 psi; 115-145 psi
Tank Isolation Standard tank mount units
Tank Size
(Tankmount Units)
Simplex Units: 30 and 60 gallon
ASME Rated 200 psig
Duplex Units: 80 and 120 gallon
ASME Rated 200 psig

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