Ingersoll Rand compressors with Class 0 certification

The Class 0 certifications of Ingersoll Rand’s compressors have been upgraded to comply with the ISO 8573-1 Class 0 2010 standard.

The certifications were granted to the entire range of Ingersoll Rand air-cooled and water-cooled oil-free rotary screw compressors (37 to 350 kW) and water-cooled, oil-free centrifugal compressors (160 to 5000 kW) by TÜV Rheinland.

Air purity is essential to many critical processes in industries such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage, electronics, and textile. Class 0 - created in 2001 in response to industry demands - is the most stringent air quality class and certifies that a compressor discharges air free of added oil aerosols, liquids and particulates.

Oil-free compressors provide purer air, save users time and money while improving their productivity, and reduce maintenance costs by minimising the need for lubricating oil, inline filters and oil/air separator components.

By providing pure air, free from additional contaminants, oil-free compressors minimise downtime associated with cleaning filters and other air system components. Reduced levels of contaminants also help air system components last longer and ensure higher overall product quality.