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Atlas Copco PF3109-C-HW

Product Name: Atlas Copco PF3109-C-HW Oil-Free Piston Compressor

Product Overview:
The PF3109-C-HW is a portable, oil-free piston air compressor from the PF series designed for demanding industrial applications requiring Class 0 (ISO 8573-1) air quality. The “C” denotes the compressor element type, “HW” indicates high-pressure water-cooled configuration.

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Technical Specifications:

  • Free Air Delivery (FAD): 9.0 m³/min (318 CFM)
  • Working Pressure: 10 bar (145 psi) / 13 bar (188 psi) / 16 bar (232 psi) — adjustable
  • Motor Power: 75 kW (100 HP)
  • Engine: Diesel-driven (optional electric motor available)
  • Cooling System: Water-cooled
  • Sound Level: 96 dB(A)
  • Weight: Approximately 2,800 kg
  • Dimensions (L×W×H): ~3,200 × 1,400 × 1,800 mm

Material Composition:

  • Cylinder liners: Cast iron with chrome plating
  • Piston rings: PTFE-coated carbon composite
  • Frame: Powder-coated heavy-duty steel
  • Air end housing: Aluminum alloy (ADC12)

Structural Features:

  • Four-stage compression piston design
  • Inter-stage water-cooled aftercoolers
  • Belt-driven or direct-drive configuration options
  • Integrated fuel tank (diesel models)

Working Principle:
Four-stage piston compression with inter-stage cooling. Air enters the first stage cylinder, is compressed, cooled via water-cooled aftercooler, then progresses through subsequent stages to achieve final discharge pressure. Oil-free operation is maintained through PTFE-coated piston rings and non-lubricated cylinder surfaces.

Key Advantages:

  • ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certification — zero oil content
  • Water-cooled system enables continuous duty operation
  • High FAD-to-weight ratio
  • Low maintenance intervals (500 hours)

Applicable Industries:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, electronics, painting/coating, medical air supply, laboratory environments.

Installation Requirements:

  • Level, firm ground surface
  • Adequate ventilation (minimum 2 m clearance on all sides)
  • Water supply connection for cooling (minimum 15 L/min flow rate)
  • Electrical connection: 400V/50Hz/3-phase (electric motor version)

Usage Notes:

  • Use only with Atlas Copco genuine filters
  • Drain condensate daily during operation
  • Never operate without coolant in water-cooled models

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