Italyco KVE 15/500 Premium - Rotary screw compressor - Max. pressure 10 bar

The KVE 15/500 Premium screw compressor represents an optimal solution in the industrial compressor landscape, distinguished by superior reliability and performance.

Designed with an advanced rotary screw system, it provides unparalleled operational efficiency and significant noise reduction, with levels below 68 dB(A). This aspect makes it particularly suitable for work environments that aim for a calm and more productive environment.

Ideal for industrial applications requiring a constant, high quality air flow, this KVE compressor emerges as the first choice for those who do not want to compromise on compressed air purity.

Its ability to provide superior air quality is essential in industries where air quality directly impacts the efficiency of production processes and the quality of the end product.

With a cutting-edge design, this compressor emphasises efficiency and reliability, thanks to cutting-edge rotors that optimise air compression.

This feature ensures a continuous supply of high quality compressed air, making the KVE 15/500 Premium model suitable for extended use in industrial settings, where constant performance is crucial.

Equipped with a 500-litre tank and capable of sucking in 1462 litres of air per minute, the compressor boasts a power output of 11 kW and a maximum operating pressure of 10 bar, qualifying it as highly efficient to meet the needs of the industrial sector.

The versatility of the KVE 15/500 Premium screw compressor makes it suitable for a wide range of working environments, including machine shops and various industries, ensuring continuous operation and reducing the need for cooling breaks.

Its intuitive design simplifies maintenance, allowing quick interventions that minimise downtime and increase overall productivity.

The rotary-screw air compressors are particularly suitable for those environments that require a greater air flow rate and longer operating times. Unlike piston models, they do not require a rest period, but only an initial phase during which the air compressor must reach a suitable temperature to be able to deliver the maximum pressure and flow rate.

The new screw unit in the range guarantees high efficiency and reliability. These models feature a single-stage compression unit cooled by fluid injection, designed to achieve a greater accessibility during maintenance operations.

The components subject to wear have been reduced to allow maintenance to be carried out in total autonomy and avoid unnecessary interventions that could damage the machine.

The screw unit and electric motor are fixed on an anti-vibration base that tends to eliminate the transmission of vibrations to the compressor structure, thus considerably reducing noise and mechanical stress on the fixed parts of the machine.

Sound emission level: 68 dB

The cycling refrigeration dryer allows filtering and dry the compressed air produced by the machine: this process will produce better quality compressed air without any kind of residue, but above all, it will avoid the formation of condensation inside the tank and the occurrence of steam damage.

The atmospheric air draw in by an air compressor is a mixture of gas, steam and solid contaminants, and without the use of a treatment system these pollutants could reach the machine and create damage. The air also contains a certain amount of humidity, in greater amounts at higher temperatures. This accumulation can create problems and disturbances to the compressor, and as mentioned above also to the connected equipment.

For example: a compressor with an operating pressure of 7 bar and a capacity of 200 l/s compressing air at 20 °C with a relative humidity of 80 per cent injects 10 litres of water per hour into the compressed air line.

To avoid this, it is necessary to dry and filter the compressed air, especially in machines that produce air over long periods of time. This process will allow the production of better quality compressed air without any kind of residue, but above all it will prevent the formation of condensation inside the tank itself and the occurrence of steam damage.

The process of drying, or cooling, compressed air allows large quantities of water to condense and subsequently separate. The air after this process is reheated, thus preventing condensation inside the tank. In addition, this heat exchange between the incoming and outgoing air also reduces the cooling capacity required by the circuit.

Using a compressor without a dryer can cause various problems to the system or connected equipment, such as:

Corrosion of the equipment and piping system;
Damage to the pneumatic controls, with the possibility of safety shutdowns;
Need for continuous and excessive maintenance.
Possibility of icing when working at low temperatures;
Quality problems due to discolouration regarding paint adhesion;

The compressor has a three-phase electric motor. The induction motor is characterised by its very long service life (it is almost eternal) and low maintenance requirements.

This motor is in fact brushless, the main component subject to wear in electric motors. It is precisely the absence of this component that gives the engine its proverbial durability. It is to be considered the top in reliability, quietness, durability, energy efficiency and maintenance.

The compressor is connected via a geared motor to the pumping unit

• Type: Three-phase electric
• Voltage: 400 V
• Power: 15 Hp
• Frequency: 50 HZ

Air filter detail

The compressor is equipped with an electronic board that manages, optimises and monitors all phases of operation. Thanks to effective run/stop control, fuel consumption is also reduced.

Equipped with an effective control and shutdown system.

Detail of the oil bleeding tap

Detail of the outlet connection.

Other features include:

Outlet valve

500-litre tank

Cooling fan

Control panel.

Lifting point.

On/off switch.

Dust filter