Ingersoll Rand launched new portable compressors

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Feb 6, 2006

Ingersoll Rand has launched the new 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors, which replace the previous 7/26 and 7/31 models.

Ingersoll Rand has launched the new 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors, which replace the previous 7/26 and 7/31 models.

The new compressor models are based on a redesigned common platform offering several important features and options not previously available for these models.

Other developments include an increased run time due to the use of a new 50 litre fuel tank.

Demonstrating Ingersoll Rand's commitment to protecting the environment, one of the most important new options is a 'bunded base'.

Other options, such as the generator, aftercooler, overspeed valve, spark arrestor and twin toolbox that were only available previously on the 7/31, are now available on both of the new compressor models.

In addition, customers can choose an optional control panel providing much more comprehensive information with additional fault signals.

A new lower cost version of the 7/31E without brakes (<750 kg) is also available.

Designed to meet the 2006 noise regulations, the new 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors both utilise a 'serviceless' direct-driven 85 mm airend (the 7/26 formerly used a belt-driven airend).

The new compressors offer improved serviceability thanks to a new lower canopy and single hinged upper canopy design.

For environmental safety, the new bunded base option provides a fully contained base to ensure that all operating fluids (fuel, oil and water) stay within the compressor.

The 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors provide free air deliveries of 2.5 and 3.0 m3/min at output pressures of 7 bar, respectively.

They are aimed at a very wide range of applications in plant hire, construction and general industry.

This covers a number of standard pressure applications including powering breakers and tools in road repair, demolition and refurbishment.

The generator versions of the 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors meet a specific requirement in utility work for compressors that provide both electrical power for lights, tools and fusion welding and compressed air for powering breakers and other pneumatic equipment.

Portable compressors are among the 57 types of outdoor equipment for which noise limits and labelling requirements have been set by European Directive 2000/14/EC.

With a view to progressively reducing the noise limits, the Directive has been introduced in two phases.

The first stage became mandatory on 3 January 2002 and the second came into force on 3 January 2006.

In compliance with this second stage, the sound power level in both the new 7/26E and 7/31E portable compressors is now 98 dB(A).