High Pressure Air Compressors

Compressed air is essential for a wide range of industrial, energy and infrastructure applications. From offshore seismic exploration and hydropower to PET bottle production, pressure testing and starting air systems, reliable high pressure air compression is critical wherever safety, precision and continuous availability are required.

With more than 80 years of experience in reciprocating high pressure compressor technology, LMF develops tailor-made high pressure air compressor solutions for demanding applications worldwide. Every solution is individually engineered according to the required pressure, capacity, operating conditions and air quality specifications.

Typical applications include

Air Compression Solutions by LMF

Depending on the required pressure, capacity, air quality and operating conditions, LMF provides different reciprocating compressor configurations for high pressure air applications.

V-type Compressors

Recommended solution for oil-free compressed air generation in PET bottle production applications.

  • Capacity:
    up to 2 400 m³/h (FAD)
  • Pressure:
    up to 40 bar
  • Power consumption:
    up to 400 kW
  • Oil-free compression with air quality according to ISO 8573 Class 1

Trunk-type Compressors

Recommended solution for applications requiring a compact footprint and high discharge pressures.

  • Capacity:
    up to 340 Nm³/h
  • Pressure:
    up to 420 bar
  • Power consumption:
    up to 130 kW

ISO 13631 Compressors

Recommended solution for 24/7 high-speed applications requiring continuous operation and stable flow rates.

  • Capacity:
    up to 15 100 Nm³/h
  • Pressure:
    up to 301 bar
  • Power consumption:
    up to 6 MW

API 618 Compressors

Recommended solution for continuous 24/7 operation in demanding heavy-duty process applications.

  • Capacity:
    up to 27 000 Nm³/h
  • Pressure:
    up to 200 bar
  • Power consumption:
    up to 6 MW

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FAQs

LMF develops reciprocating high pressure compressor solutions for a wide range of air applications. Depending on the process requirements, LMF provides V-type, trunk-type, ISO 13631 and API 618 compressor solutions as well as complete tailor-made compressor packages.

Reciprocating compressors are particularly suitable for applications requiring high discharge pressures, reliable operation and flexible adaptation to specific process conditions.

Yes. Every LMF air compressor solution is individually engineered according to the required pressure, capacity, operating conditions, air quality specifications and installation environment. This tailor-made approach ensures reliable and efficient long-term operation for the specific application.

ISO 13631 and API 618 define different requirements for the design and execution of reciprocating compressor packages. The applicable standard and compressor configuration depend on the application, operating conditions, project specifications and customer requirements.

LMF develops compressor solutions according to both standards and supports customers in selecting the appropriate configuration for their project.

Yes. Depending on the application, air quality requirements and operating conditions, LMF provides both lubricated and oil-free reciprocating compressor solutions. The appropriate configuration is selected according to the specific process requirements and required air quality.

Oil-free compressed air is particularly important where air purity is essential or any risk of oil contamination must be avoided. Typical applications include PET bottle production, hydropower and pumped storage plants, water transmission projects and selected industrial processes.