Hydrovane Air Compressors

Hydrovane

A market leader, renowned for providing compressed air solutions that cater to a wide range of applications and markets worldwide. Additionally, in October 2008, Gardner Denver, Inc., a leading global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered compressors, blowers, pumps, and other fluid transfer equipment, acquired Hydrovane. This strategic acquisition has further strengthened Hydrovane’s position in the industry, allowing it to continue delivering top-notch compressed air solutions to meet diverse customer needs across the globe.

This global presence enables the company to draw on its extensive world-wide application experience while providing a genuinely local service to customers. Furthermore, Hydrovane’s adoption of the BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standard, as well as its own even more stringent internal processes, ensures all products manufactured by Hydrovane are of the highest standard.

Rotary Vane Compressors

Select the perfect Hydrovane rotary vane compressor for your business needs. Notably, Hydrovane’s series guarantees reliability, versatility, power, and cost-effectiveness. Moreover, these compressors operate quietly and can be installed adjacent to your equipment. With a track record of over 750,000 compressors sold worldwide, we have the confidence and expertise to meet your specific requirements.

The Rotary Vane Principle

The operation of a rotary vane air compressor flows smoothly through a well-defined process. To commence, it initiates at the intake valve, drawing air into the system. As it progresses, inside the compressor, the air becomes confined between the rotor and stator wall, setting the stage for compression. Throughout this compression phase, the volume diminishes, and a continuous injection of lubricant plays a pivotal role, ensuring cooling, sealing, and lubrication are maintained.

High-pressure air progresses into the primary oil separator. Subsequently, it undergoes the initial separation of oil and air. The final separator element meticulously eradicates any remaining traces of lubricant, ensuring the delivery of pristine, high-quality air.

The system air continues its progression. Subsequently, it undergoes further treatment. Moreover, it then passes through an aftercooler, efficiently removing a significant portion of the condensate, thereby improving air quality. What sets this system apart is its self-sufficiency. Lubricant circulation is achieved through differential air pressure, eliminating the necessity for a separate lubricant pump. Additionally, this lubricant circulates through an air-blast lubricant cooler and filter, ensuring that the lubricant remains in optimal condition before being reintroduced into the compressor.

Finally, an in-built modulation system regulates the airflow, allowing for precise control of the compressor’s operation. This ensures efficiency and performance in various applications.

Rotary Vane Compressors

Hydrovane Precision Engineering

Firstly, Hydrovane rotary vane compressors represent meticulous engineering, tailored to meet the most demanding specifications. Moreover, these compressors, renowned for their compactness, simplicity, and robustness, offer convenient installation options in undercover locations. Additionally, our product range encompasses various configurations. These include airend-only models, compressor-plus-motor units, tank-mounted options in simplex or duplex setups. Furthermore, hypac configurations that include the airend, motor, tank, and dryer are available. Notably, these units not only boast ease of installation but also demand minimal maintenance while operating remarkably quietly.

Rotary Vane Compressor Advantages

Our air compressors, ranging from 2 to 10 HP, are designed for exceptional performance to meet various technology needs. Moreover, they excel in quiet operations, boasting noise levels as low as 65 dBA. Additionally, maintenance is effortless, thanks to minimal consumable parts, easily accessible air filters, a generous oil capacity, and ample filtration, all contributing to extended service intervals. Furthermore, we back these compressed air units with an industry-leading warranty: a standard 2-year protection and the option for an extended Platinum 10-year warranty. Beyond reliability, our compressors prioritize cost savings and energy efficiency, making them a valuable addition to your operations.

Positive Displacement System

Represent a positive displacement system that draws air into a chamber. Here, a reciprocating piston compresses the air. They function based on the principle of reciprocation, which entails back-and-forth movement or transfer. Through this action, the compressor effectively compresses the air with the reciprocating piston, allowing it to supply gases at high pressures. These pressures prove suitable for a wide array of industries and applications.

These compressors offer several noteworthy benefits. Firstly, they excel at generating higher-pressure gases, making them versatile for various applications. Notably, reciprocating compressors come in both oil-free and oil-lubricated/flooded models, enhancing their adaptability. Additionally, when compared to other compressor types, reciprocating or piston systems often require less energy, ensuring energy efficiency. Their remarkable durability makes them a reliable, long-lasting solution, which translates into low maintenance costs. Moreover, the convenience of locating reciprocating air compressors close to your point-of-use reduces additional piping expenses and minimises pressure drops, optimising efficiency further.

Versatility to Suit All Applications

Rotary vane air compressors offer versatility, making them suitable for various applications across multiple industries. These industries encompass automotive, body shops, woodworking, dentistry, laundry, packaging, and machine tools. Remarkably, these units stand out for their quiet operation and ease of maintenance, making them an ideal fit for these industries. Moreover, Rotary vane air compressors are the optimal choice for applications requiring a 100% duty cycle, seamlessly combining reliability and performance, ensuring the compressor’s sustained operation.

The right solution for your business

Hydrovane offers versatile solutions that address a wide spectrum of compressed air applications and processes spanning multiple industries. Moreover, these comprehensive solutions are designed to accomplish several key objectives, including reducing energy consumption, enhancing reliability and uptime, eliminating pollution, and delivering substantial cost savings to our customers.

Their air compressors find extensive use in some of the most prevalent industries and applications, including:

Snow Industries

Compressed air plays a crucial role in atomizing water through a system of orifices and propelling it into the air using a robust fan. This finely atomised water descends like snow, playing a vital role in ensuring that ski slopes worldwide remain operational and ready for business throughout the season.

Entertainment and Leisure Applications

Moreover, Hydrovane offers versatile solutions that address a wide range of applications, delivering notable benefits. These solutions are dedicated to reducing energy consumption, enhancing reliability, and generating significant cost savings.

You can find our compressors deployed in various settings, including water fountains, leisure pools, theme parks, and simulators, contributing to their efficient operation and performance.

General Manufacturing

Industrial manufacturing is heavily dependent on the consistent supply of compressed air, a role effectively fulfilled by Hydrovane compressors. Moreover, compressed air plays an equally vital role in these industries, underpinning a plethora of critical applications. Whether it’s pick-and-place operations, pneumatic conveying, drying and forming processes, robotics, or powering a diverse array of air tools, compressors are integral to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of these typical manufacturing applications. Additionally, their reliability and versatility make Hydrovane compressors the preferred choice for a wide range of industrial settings.

These include:

Air Operated Tools
Spray Finishing Equipment
Air Operated Lifting Equipment
Shot Blasting
Cooling & Heating
Robotics
Air Bearings for Product Handling
Vacuum Generation
Roller Adjustment

Military

Compressed air stands as a fundamental power source. Particularly, in the operation of specialised pneumatic control equipment where absolute reliability is of the utmost importance.

Simple reliable design

The rotor features a series of machined slots along its length, housing sliding vanes that glide atop an oil film. Positioned within a cylindrical stator, the rotor undergoes rotation. During this rotation, centrifugal force causes the vanes to extend from their slots, creating distinct compression cells. As the rotor continues to turn, these cells decrease in volume, consequently, elevating the air pressure. This elegant design ensures the efficient compression of air within the system

To manage the heat generated by compression, pressurised oil injection is employed. Notably, the only part in continual motion is the rotor. This operates at an exceptionally low speed of 1450rpm, offering unparalleled reliability. This technology’s primary advantage lies in its longevity. Vane compressors exhibit extended lifespans and a track record of exceptional reliability.

Hydrovane Series rotary sliding vane compressors

Hydrovane is a British manufacturer specializing in the production of high-quality rotary vane air compressors. Notably, their products are supplied to a wide range of industrial applications across the globe, ensuring reliable and efficient compressed air solutions.

Air Engineering Group is a leading supplier and installer of the complete range of Hydrovane fixed and variable-speed air compressors, covering the South of England. We offer a comprehensive range of services to meet your compressor and system needs. Whether you need an on-site survey for a potential compressor replacement or a new system, our team of experts provides advice on installation and system requirements. We provide competitive quotes for supply, installation, and ongoing service support. Our services include pipework and electrical installation, as well as full commissioning. Furthermore, AEG offer full-service support, and for units with a capacity of 15Kw and above, we include standard I-Conn remote monitoring to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Our commitment extends to offering customers not only technical guidance but also practical expertise in choosing the right Hydrovane Air Compressor for their specific application. The AEG team comprises skilled Sales and Service engineers with extensive experience and full authorisation from Hydrovane to provide expert advice and specifications for the ideal Air Compressor or complete Air System tailored to your requirements.

AEG offer a complete air compressor maintenance service for any make or model of compressor. To find out more more visit our Service and Maintenance Page.

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