Compressed Air Best Practices - October 2008 - (Page 36) | 10/08 Compressed Air Industry AUTOMOTIVE TRANSIT | INVESTING IN EFFICIENCY: MATTEI COMPRESSORS Please discuss the durability of rotary vane technology. Known as 100,000-hour machines, Mattei rotary vane compressors are often chosen for OEM applications because of their durability and their compact size. The Optima Variable Speed Series, with 11 kW to 132 kW models, has a speed range of 700 to 1,800 rpm. Durability is greatly enhanced by low-speed machines and “bearingless” air ends. Proper maintenance and service is important to the rotary vane as it is with any compressor, but with proper maintenance, you are much less likely to see unscheduled downtime with Mattei Rotary Vanes than with rotary screws. We will demonstrate our confidence in these new products when Mattei’s new Worldwide Warranty Program is announced at our bi-annual Distributor Convention in Milan, October 16th through 19th, 2008. I am thrilled to be leading a delegation of 23 individuals representing the U.S. market this year. Can you provide us with an overview of Mattei’s product line-up? Sure. Aside from some niche products for OEM’s and other technologies in R&D, we offer four distinct product lines for sale. They are the: 1. ERC Series (2–100 hp): These are open-frame, fixed speed, rotary vane compressors that are amazingly quiet, feature simple controls and offer economy and extraordinary reliability and performance. General Manager Jay Hedges examines new 100 series automotive compressor to be launched in Europe this fall and in the United States in 2009. 2. AC Series (5–60 hp): This is the next level of sophistication featuring quiet cabinets, electronic controller, soft Wye-Delta motor starter and optional integrated refrigerated air dryer. 3. OPTIMA Series (11–132 kW): Cabinet enclosed featuring VSD controllers to optimize energy savings for facilities with varying levels of plant air demand. Optional integrated air dryer and condensate management system. MAXIMA Series (40–150 hp): Quiet (≤70 dBa) cabinet enclosed, runs at an incredibly slow 1,200 rpm to offer maximum energy efficiency (as low as 14.48 kW/100 scfm) for systems with high levels of demand. Optional integrated air dryer, condensate management and heat recovery system. 4. 36 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.airbestpractices.com
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