Compressors for Microfluidizer® Air Machines (LM10) compressors that cannot run continuously. *We...
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Compressors for Microfluidizer® Air Machines (LM10) 90 Glacier Drive Suite 1000, Westwood, MA 02090 USA 617-969-5452 • 800-370-5452 [email protected] www.microfluidicscorp.com Microfluidics Air Motors Air pressure pushes a large piston which, in turn, pushes a smaller (product) plunger in the intensifier pump. The air pressure over the area of the large piston is greatly intensified when it is transferred to the reduced area of the smaller product plunger. This is how we translate 90 psi of air pressure to 23,000 psi of process pressure. Why Selecting the Right Compressor is Important Similar to your Microfluidizer ® Processor, an air compressor can be a significant investment. It is important to weigh a number of factors to ensure that you are investing in the right piece of equipment for your lab. Things to consider should include the following: • Noise Level – Piston compressors are much louder than rotary compressors. • Moisture Content – As compressed air expands to drive the air motor, it cools and creates condensate over time. Customers planning to run the processor for extended periods of time will need an adequately sized drier to prevent damage of the air motor. • Duty Cycle – Two stage piston compressors will reach 175psi but cannot be run continuously because they need to cool intermittently. A Rotary screw compressor can run continuously at a lower pressure with no need to rest and cool down. • Tank Size – Adequate air storage will help manage the duty cycle of the compressor. Larger tanks hold more air and can consequently process more product than piston-type compressors that cannot run continuously. *We urge you to contact your local air compressor vendor for further assistance selecting the correct air compressor for your needs. LM10 Microfluidizer Mode 15 HP / 60 Gallon Rotary Screw with Integrated Drier (Total Air System) 5 HP / 60 Gallon Rotary Screw with Integrated Drier (Total Air System) 5 HP / 60 Gallon 2 Stage (Piston) 1.7 HP / 30 Gallon (175 psi rated Piston) Compressor Approximate Pricing (USD) $7,000+ $5,500+ $1,200 - $2,000 $400 - $700 Free Stroke Delay - 0 Seconds # of Strokes - 3 Strokes* Insufficient Air Supply Insufficient Air Supply Insufficient Air Supply Regulated Stroke Delay - 10 Seconds # of Strokes - 3 Strokes 2 Liters/Hour of Continuous Processing** 200 Milliliters** Minimum Compressor Specs *3 Strokes in Free mode represents a programming requirement only and will not cause the machine to pause after processing for 3 strokes like in Regulated mode. **Flows represent the amount of material able to be processed before the compressor typically needs downtime due to Insufficient Air Supply OR potential motor over heating This table outlines several different compressors tested with the LM10 and their processing potentials using the two standard modes of operation available on the LM10 Microfluidizer Processor at maximum pressure (23,000 psi) LM10 Microfluidizer® Processor
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Compressors for Microfluidizer® Air Machines (LM10)
90 Glacier Drive Suite 1000, Westwood, MA 02090 USA
617-969-5452 • 800-370-5452 [email protected]
www.microfluidicscorp.com
Microfluidics Air Motors Air pressure pushes a large piston which, in turn, pushes a smaller (product) plunger in the intensifier pump. The air pressure over the area of the large piston is greatly intensified when it is transferred to the reduced area of the smaller product plunger. This is how we translate 90 psi of air pressure to 23,000 psi of process pressure.
Why Selecting the Right Compressor is Important Similar to your Microfluidizer® Processor, an air compressor can be a significant investment. It is important to weigh a number of factors to ensure that you are investing in the right piece of equipment for your lab. Things to consider should include the following: • Noise Level – Piston compressors are much louder
than rotary compressors. • Moisture Content – As compressed air expands to
drive the air motor, it cools and creates condensate over time. Customers planning to run the processor for extended periods of time will need an adequately sized drier to prevent damage of the air motor.
• Duty Cycle – Two stage piston compressors will reach 175psi but cannot be run continuously because they need to cool intermittently. A Rotary screw compressor can run continuously at a lower pressure with no need to rest and cool down.
• Tank Size – Adequate air storage will help manage the duty cycle of the compressor. Larger tanks hold more air and can consequently process more product than piston-type compressors that cannot run continuously.
*We urge you to contact your local air compressor
vendor for further assistance selecting the correct air compressor for your needs.
LM10 Microfluidizer Mode
15 HP / 60 Gallon
Rotary Screw with Integrated Drier
(Total Air System)
5 HP / 60 Gallon
Rotary Screw with Integrated Drier
(Total Air System)
5 HP / 60 Gallon
2 Stage (Piston)
1.7 HP / 30 Gallon
(175 psi rated Piston)
Compressor Approximate Pricing (USD) $7,000+ $5,500+ $1,200 - $2,000 $400 - $700
Free
Stroke Delay - 0 Seconds
# of Strokes - 3 Strokes*
Insufficient Air Supply Insufficient Air Supply Insufficient Air Supply
Regulated
Stroke Delay - 10 Seconds
# of Strokes - 3 Strokes
2 Liters/Hour of
Continuous Processing**200 Milliliters**
Minimum Compressor Specs
*3 Strokes in Free mode represents a programming requirement only and will not cause the machine to pause after processing for 3 strokes like in Regulated mode.
**Flows represent the amount of material able to be processed before the compressor typically needs downtime due to Insufficient Air Supply OR potential motor
over heating
This table outlines several different compressors tested with the LM10 and their processing potentials using the two standard modes of operation available on the LM10 Microfluidizer Processor at maximum pressure (23,000 psi)
LM10 Microfluidizer® Processor
Compressors for Microfluidizer® Air Machines
Why Cheap is Cheap
You get what you pay for!
Total Air Systems include a quiet rotary type
compressor mounted on a tank with an integrated
dryer. This is the most expensive option but
ultimately the best value and best for running your
Microfluidizer® processor as it was intended.
Piston type compressors are a cost effective choice
but are loud and can only run our equipment for
limited periods of time without requiring some time
to cool down. Because they require more air
pressure to adequately run your Microfluidizer
processor, there is a greater risk of condensation
accumulation.
The smallest piston compressors that will work with
our equipment are only capable of running 200 ml
at a time because the pump can not keep up with
the air required for the Microfluidizer Processor
Air Supply & Requirements To operate in Free Mode the air motor requires up to 57 scfm @120 psi (1.6m3/min @ 8.3 bar) in order to achieve full process pressure. In order to operate in Regulated Mode the air motor requires up to 6 scfm @120 psi (1.6m3/min @ 8.3 bar) in order to achieve full process pressure. The dew point shall be -35 to 0ᴼF (-37 to -17ᴼC) ad
air shall be filtered to 40 micron. Connect the
processor to a supply of clean dry air through a
minimum ½” (13mm) line (smaller diameter lines
will starve the air motor and prevent it from
reaching full pressure). All oil-flooded compressors
will pass some oil into the air supply line. Over
time compressor oil will degrade the Viton®
elastomers in the air motor. We recommend
annual PM service to proactively prevent
degradation of elastomers from affecting the
performance of your processor!
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Example of a 15 HP / 60 Gallon Rotary Screw Compressor with Integrated Drier (Total Air System)
Example of a 5 HP / 60 Gallon Rotary Screw Compressor with Integrated Drier (Total Air System)
Example of a 5 HP / 60 Gallon 2 Stage Piston Compressor
