How Much Is the 30m³/185kW Air Compressor? Analysis of Key Parameters for Industrial Selection

I, 30m³ /Typical weight range of 185kW air compressor

30m³/min (That is, the exhaust volume is 30 cubic meters per minute) the industrial air compressor equipped with 185kW motor is usually a twin-screw fixed unit, and the weight of the whole machine is generally4,200 kg to 5,800 kgbetween. The specific value depends on the structural design: the complete set of system with integrated dryer, gas tank and sound enclosure, the weight may be close to 6 tons; And the bare metal configuration containing only the base of the host motor, it can be as low as about 4.2 tons.

II. Key factors affecting the weight of air compressor

• cooling mode: Water-cooled models need to be equipped with pipelines and heat exchangers, which are usually 3-3 heavier than air-cooled models- 8%
• pressure Level: 0.8 MPa conventional models are about 5-less than 1.0 MPa and above high-pressure models- 10%
• integration: whether the built-in refrigerated air dryer, filter, PLC control system, etc. significantly increase the quality by auxiliary attachment
• material and manufacturing process: cast iron head, thickened steel sound enclosure, heavy shock absorber base all increase the weight of the whole machine

3. Why should we pay attention to the weight of air compressor when selecting?

Air compressor weight direct correlationfoundation load-bearing design,plant floor load checkandhoisting and transportation scheme. Especially in renovation projects or high-rise industrial plants, overweight equipment may lead to structural safety risks. It is recommended to clearly mark the total weight of the equipment, the position of the center of gravity and the layout of the lifting point in the technical agreement.

30m³/min • 185kW • Typical machine weight: 4.2-5.8 tons

IV. Suggestions on extended selection parameters

in addition to weight, 30m³ /185kW air compressor selection should also be confirmed synchronously:rated exhaust pressure (MPa),specific power (kW /(m³/min)),noise value (dB(A)),cooling water consumption (if applicable)andIP protection level. Priority should be given to products that meet the first-class energy efficiency of GB 19153-2019 “limited value and energy efficiency grade of volumetric air compressor”, taking into account the long-term operation cost and space adaptability.