AIRERA 18.5kW Direct-Driven Air-Cooling Oil-Free Industrial Air Compressor: Pure Air, High-Efficiency Drive
This 18.5kW industrial-grade oil-free air compressor perfectly integrates AIRERA’s premium manufacturing standards with cutting-edge technology, specifically designed for industries with stringent air purity requirements such as food processing, and precision electronics. Featuring a high-efficiency direct-drive system, it eliminates the energy loss associated with belt drives, ensuring exceptionally stable and long-lasting power output. The core oil-free compression technology, paired with an advanced air-cooling solution, guarantees 100% clean, oil-free air while significantly simplifying maintenance procedures and reducing operating costs. Its intelligent control system precisely matches industrial load demands, delivering superior energy efficiency and low-noise operation to help enterprises achieve the dual goals of green production and high-capacity output, making it a reliable partner for high-quality production environments.
Advantages of OGFD Air Screw Compressor:
The plates are made of special 304L stainless steel, offering corrosion resistance and high thermal efficiency, which reduces pressure and temperature differentials and ensures the system operates under near-isothermal compression. The system features a compact design, requires less cooling water, minimizes pressure loss, enhances durability, and is easy to clean and maintain.

Used to remove scale from cooling water and effectively prevent the precipitation of impurities, ensuring unobstructed compressor piping. It has a maximum service life of 3 years.

The independently designed unloading valve (Patent No.: ZL200520058468.2) is specifically engineered for vortex characteristics, enabling the screw compressor to achieve a fully sealed operation with 0–100% capacity, ensuring stepless air delivery.

Technical Specifications - 18.5KW Air Cooling Compressor
18.5KW Air Cooling Compressor Parameters
| ITEM |
UNIT |
MODEL OGFD-18.5 |
| Free air delivery |
m³/min |
3.1-2.1 |
| Max. working pressure |
MPa |
0.7-1.5 |
| Compressor type |
|
Water inject oil-free screw compressor |
| Cooling type |
|
Air cooling |
| Driven type |
|
Direct driven |
| Inlet status - Temperature |
℃ |
≤55 |
| Inlet status - Pressure |
MPa |
Atmospheric pressure |
| Inlet status - Relative humidity |
|
≤90% |
| Noise Level |
dB(A) |
≤58±3 |
| Residual oil content |
ppm |
≤0 |
| Drive rotor speed |
rpm |
2980 |
| Compressed air outlet temperature |
℃ |
Ambient temperature+20 |
| Compressed Inlet temp. |
℃ |
2-40 |
| Cooling air flow |
m³/hr |
6500 |
| Control mode |
|
Intelligent controller |
| Safety valve set pressure |
MPa |
0.77 ~ 1.14 |
| Lubricating water volume |
L |
27 |
| Compressed air outlet connection |
|
G1 |
| Dimension - L |
mm |
1400 |
| Dimension - W |
mm |
1000 |
| Dimension - H |
mm |
1200 |
| Net Weight |
kg |
600 |
| Motor - Model |
|
Y2160L-2 |
| Motor - Speed |
rpm |
2980 |
| Motor - Rated Power |
KW |
18.5 |
| Motor - Service factor |
|
1.2 |
| Motor - Protection type |
|
IP55 |
| Motor - Efficiency |
|
IE3 |
| Motor - Startup mode |
|
ʏ-Δ starting |
| Motor - Voltage |
V |
220/440 |
| Motor - Frequency |
Hz |
60 |
| Motor - Rated current |
A |
61.4/30.7 |
| Motor - Weight of motor |
kg |
145 |
AIRERA 18.5kW Screw Air Compressor: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the advantages of a Direct-Driven system over a belt-driven one?
The direct-drive design connects the motor and the air end via a high-precision coupling, achieving a transmission efficiency of up to 99.9%. Unlike belt-driven models, it eliminates energy loss from slippage and wear, reduces the number of consumable parts, and ensures quieter operation with lower vibration, significantly cutting long-term maintenance costs.
How does this equipment perform in terms of energy efficiency?
Beyond the high efficiency of the direct-drive system, this model is equipped with the AIRERA Intelligent Control System. It monitors pressure demand in real-time to prevent energy waste caused by frequent loading and unloading. For even higher efficiency, we offer VSD (Variable Speed Drive) versions that adjust motor speed to match actual air consumption, potentially saving an additional 30% or more in energy costs.
Is the maintenance for an oil-free compressor expensive?
On the contrary, it can be more cost-effective over time. Since the system is completely oil-free, you eliminate the need for expensive oil filters, oil-air separators, and the oil itself. Maintenance is primarily focused on the air intake filters. This not only reduces the cost of spare parts but also removes the legal and environmental expenses associated with disposing of waste oil.