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SIMPLEX UNITS
Single
module, air or electric. A single booster is provided as a stand-alone
unit or packaged receiver-mounted system. Stand-alone units are often applied
to actuators [e.g. robotic manipulators], which may require boosted air pressure to transfer and hold a payload at static
flow. Packaged units will provide active air storage for points of use that are
more flow dependant, cycle frequently, and require constant supply pressure,+/- 1 psi.
DUPLEX UNITS
Two module,
air or electric (standard), or two module automatic lead-lag, air or electric. Duplex packages enable
booster staging which reduces inlet compressed air consumption by limiting storage restoration to the displacement of a single
booster if the reduction of stored energy is maintained within a preset band. (Base load). If the preset
band is exceeded the second booster will start [trim]. The trim unit starts against a lower stall pressure than the base load
unit thus the combined inlet flow demand is maintained at a lower level than a simplex package of comparable capacity. The
lower mechanical losses and reduced inertial forces that characterize smaller displacement boosters further enhance overall
power conversion efficiencies. In addition, the duplex packages provide redundancy
for critical production applications.
EXTENDED
RANGE UNITS
Two module parallel operation; maximum flow to 70% of stall; series operation up to 3.8 times inlet pressure, air
only. Extended
Range packages employ a pair of boosters operating in an automatic two-step control configuration:
STEP 1- the boosters operate in parallel providing maximum flow capacity to
a receiver pressure that is about 90% of stall pressure [inlet pressure x fixed ratio x 1.90].
STEP 2- the boosters shift into series, which nearly doubles their combined
discharge pressure at a flow rate equal to the inlet requirements of a single 2 to 1
unit. As a result air storage is accomplished at much higher pressures with out imposing the demand penalties of a booster
having a 4 to 1 ratio.
Typical Extended Range applications include connected loads imposing major demand spikes
[e.g. air pulse dust collectors], static flow demands that become randomly flow dynamic [e.g. paper machine roll stabilizers],
cyclical demands that require higher pressures than a 2 to 1 ratio booster can provide, while limited to a supply that can
not support higher ratio boosting [e.g. circuit board routing], cyclical flow dynamic demands that benefit from the attainable
high pressure differentials afforded by the high storage pressures [e.g. automatic, production tire inflation], demands that
require cyclical high pressure at the use point itself as a part of the overall operation (e.g. automatic torque spindles)
Specifications
- Maximum rated working pressure is 200 PSIG. Higher pressure
units are available
- Air usage will be 1.5 - 2.0 x the actual discharge flow
- Nominal flow is based on the approximate range of 80
- 90 PSIG in and 110 - 120 PSIG out
- Actual flow is subject to specific operating pressures
and duty cycle
- All Receiver tanks are ASME Coded and can be provided with
CRN
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IMP modules can be duplexed for higher flow
applications or for staging pressures
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Nominal Flow (SCFM) up to *
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* Nominal
Flow rates of the Airboosters are influenced by a number of variables such as.. Inlet pressure, discharge pressure, duty cycle
and application. Cycle rates will often be the determinant of final selections of the booster pumps, receiver and accessories.
Airbooster - a division of Compressed Air Management Impact
RM Inc.
290 Rodolphe-Besner, Suite 202, Vaudreuil-Dorion,
Quebec, Canada J7V8P2
Toll free in Canada and USA (800) 463-1385
Telephone: (450) 424-1385 Fax: (450) 424-6623
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