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Atlas Copco VSD Air Compressors - Better Than Free!

The Atlas Copco GA VSD. This variable speed drive (VSD) air compressor offers a constant supply of compressed air, regardless of fluctuating demands..

By varying the speed of the drive motor, the VSD can supply the exact air capacity required. Furthermore, as the air demand decreases, the VSD will lower the air delivery and electrical power consumption. This is the key feature of the GA VSD - reducing energy consumption to a minimum, while meeting the customer's exact needs.

Use the handy Power Pay Calculator to estimate your annual energy costs for compressed air.


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Sample Plant Profile:

Total Plant Compressor Hp Online:
100 Hp
Plant Annual Operating Hours:
8,760 Hours (3 shifts)
Plant Power Cost:
.075 kW(H)
Total Annual Compressor Power Cost:
$53,276
Average Estimated VSD Power Savings:
$15,983*
Atlas Copco 100 Hp VSD Price:
$35,000
Direct Simple Payback:
2.2 years

Example Utilizing Atlas Copco VSD Financing:

VSD Compressor Financing Package:
Zero Down / Zero % Interest / 36 Months
Atlas Copco 100 Hp VSD Monthly Price:
$973**
VSD Monthly Power Saving:
$1332
Net Positive Monthly Cash Flow:
$359 = FREE COMPRESSOR!!!
VSD COMPRESSOR SAVES MORE POWER THAN IT COSTS PER MONTH!!!

Typical 24 hrs/day operation with
low night shift and high day shift
consumption. Steady weekend
consumption (leakages).
(64% of installations)
5 days/week operation, erratic
demand fluctuations.
(28% of installations)
5 days/week operation,
constant air demand.
(8% of installations)
 

On average the extra cost VSD compared to standard regulation will have a pay back of about 1 year thanks to realized energy savings. The complete cost of a VSD compressor is payed back within 3 years.

* 30% is Average Conservative Estimated VSD Power Savings.
Individual Compressed Air Systems Power Savings Will Vary Depending on Flow Profile.
Profile can be verified with Air Survey.
** Taxes, Freight & Filling Fee Billed Separately

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