Atlas Copco has introduced a new cool tool that doubles as a green tool—the B-Air 185-12, a battery-driven portable screw air compressor.
The B-Air 185-12 is the first of its kind within the global industrial marketplace, and represents a major milestone in Atlas Copco's roadmap towards a sustainable future.
"We are committed to accelerating the transition away from carbon-dependency and towards renewable energy sources," said Maarten Vermeiren, the Product Marketing Manager of Sustainability and Digitalization at Atlas Copco, Portable Air Division.
Vermeiren continued: "By introducing the first battery portable screw compressor, we want to play our part in enabling a sustainable transformation and help build a better tomorrow—for society and the planet alike."
With power delivered from its onboard power pack, in operation a fully-charged unit will not require fuel or a local power source to plug into, having the capability to perform a full typical work shift. In turn, it provides both portability and productivity for those working on sites where regular access to electricity is not practical.
With fewer moving—and therefore wearing—parts compared to a diesel powered unit, the electric B-Air 185-12 only needs to be serviced every 2,000 hours, as opposed to 500 hours for a typical ICE powered unit.
The machine's Variable Speed Drive (VSD) and permanent magnet motor drives down the total cost of ownership, automatically adjusting the motor speed to match air demand in real-time with Atlas Copco saying that it increases energy efficiency by up to 70 percent.
The B-Air 185-12 has been proven to perform—via company testing—optimally in the most extreme of climatic conditions from 113F to a glacial -13F; and 14,764 ft. above sea level.
The air compressor is also green with its fumes emission and noise—it produces no local emissions and offers low noise levels.
The B-Air 185-12 is scheduled to go into production in September of 2023. For more information, visit www.atlascopcogroup.com.
