15 HP Industrial Rotary Screw Compressors

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Kaeser's 15 HP Screw Compressor Models

Standard 15 HP Air Compressor

SM 15 - 15 hp screw compressor

Kaeser's standard 15 hp screw compressor models in the SM and SK series offer impressive performance and quiet operation. They feature a robust design with super-silenced, vibration-dampening, and powder-coated panels, suitable for ambient temperatures up to +115 °F. The unit is equipped with an IE3 premium efficiency motor (IP 54) and an innovative dual-flow fan with separate airflow channels for efficient cooling of the motor, fluid/compressed air cooler, and control cabinet. Key fluid and airflow features include a 'Honeycomb' air intake filter, pneumatic inlet and venting valves, a triple-separation system in the cooling fluid separator tank, and comprehensive pressure and fluid management components.

15 HP Air Compressors with Integrated Dryers

SK 15T - 15 hp screw compressor with dryer

The SM 15T and SK 15T are rotary screw compressors with integrated refrigerated dryers sized for the full flow of the compressor. The dryer is located in a separate cabinet so it is not exposed to preheated air or contaminants from the compressor package.

Energy-Saving Control:

The integrated refrigerated dryer in "T” units provides high efficiency performance thanks to its energy saving control. The dryer is active only when compressed air actually needs to be dried. This approach achieves the required compressed air quality with maximum efficiency.

Eco-Drain:

The integrated refrigerated dryer also features a zero loss Eco-Drain. The advanced level-controlled condensate drain eliminates the compressed air losses associated with solenoid valve control. This saves energy and considerably enhances the reliability of the compressed air supply.

Climate-Friendly Design:

In addition to energy-saving controls, our integrated dryers feature the new R-513A refrigerant with 56% lower global warming potential than common dryer refrigerants. Combined with our advanced heat exchanger design, we need only half the refrigerant — resulting in the most climate-friendly dryer possible.

 
 

15HP Rotary Screw Compressor with Variable Speed Drive

SFC 11 - 15 hp screw compressor with variable speed drive

The SFC 11 15-hp rotary screw compressors is the perfect solution for smaller compressed air systems with varying air demand to achieve significant energy savings while maintaining stable pressure. KAESER SFC units are up to 18% more efficient than the competition. The SFC 11T model has an integrated dryer. Learn more about Kaeser's SFC series of compressors with variable speed drive.

power consumption vs flow rate

A variable speed screw compressor should be the most frequently loaded unit in a properly designed system. Each is optimized to deliver significantly more air with lower kW than comparable compressors.

 
 

Complete 15HP Compressed Air Systems

kaeser aircenter 15 hp compressed air system

To simplify your compressed air system, KAESER offers the AIRCENTER. This unit combines essential compressed air system components in one easy-to-install package. AIRCENTERS come completely assembled and include a refrigerated dryer with automatic condensate drain, receiver tank, and an optional filtration package. These super quiet and energy efficient units are compact and perfect for installations where space is limited. Learn about AIRCENTER compressed air packages here. The SK 15 AIRCENTER is also available with variable frequency drive: the AIRCENTER SFC 11.

 
 

AIRCENTER DUPLEX

kaeser aircenter duplex 15 hp compressor system with a tank and dryer

The 15-hp AIRCENTER DUPLEX comes in four configurations. Each includes two 7.5-hp rotary screw compressors mounted on a horizontal receiver tank, plus a refrigerated dryer:

  • AIRCENTER DUPLEX SX 7.5 with KRYOSEC dryer
  • AIRCENTER DUPLEX SM 7.5 with KRYOSEC dryer
  • AIRCENTER DUPLEX SX 7.5 with SECOTEC dryer
  • AIRCENTER DUPLEX SM 7.5 with SECOTEC dryer
 
 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


15 hp Screw Compressors: SM Series
kaeser compressors 15 hp rotary screw air compressors
Model Flow (cfm) Dimensions W x D x H (in) Weight (lb) Noise level (dB(A))
125 psig 160 psig 217 psig
SM 15 55.2 46.6 37.4 25 x 30 x 43 529 68
SM 15T 25 x 43 x 43 695
SM 15 AIRCENTER 25 x 48 x 68 970
  • Super silenced with vibration-dampening
  • All panels powder-coated
  • For ambient temperatures up to +115 °F
  • IE 3 premium efficiency motor
  • IP 54
  • Dual flow fan and separate air flow channels for cooling of the motor, the fluid/compressed air cooler and the control cabinet
  • Fluid and air flow: 'Honeycomb' air intake filter, pneumatic inlet and venting valves, cooling fluid separator tank with triple separation system
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Minimum pressure check valve
  • Thermostatic valve and fluid filter in coolant circuit
  • Fluid / compressed air combination cooler
15 hp Screw Compressors: SFC Series
kaeser sfc series 15 hp variable speed drive rotary screw compressor models
Model Flow (cfm) Dimensions W x D x H (in) Weight (lb) Noise level (dB(A))
125 psig 160 psig 217 psig
SFC 11 21-71* 22-62* 20-50* 30 x 35 x 50 725 68
SFC 11T 30 x 49 x 50 891
AIRCENTER SFC 11 30 x 53 x 74 1312

* Min and max flow range

15 hp Screw Compressors: SK Series
kaeser sk series 15 hp rotary screw air compressor models
Model Flow (cfm) Dimensions W x D x H (in) Weight (lb) Noise level (dB(A))
125 psig 160 psig 217 psig
SK 15 69.7 58.6 47.6 30 x 35 x 50 688 67
SK 15T 30 x 49 x 50 853
SK 15 AIRCENTER 30 x 53 x 74 1276
  • Super silenced with vibration-dampening
  • All panels powder-coated
  • For ambient temperatures up to +115 °F
  • IE 3 premium efficiency motor
  • IP 54
  • Dual flow fan and separate air flow channels for cooling of the motor, the fluid/compressed air cooler and the control cabinet
  • Fluid and air flow: 'Honeycomb' air intake filter, pneumatic inlet and venting valves, cooling fluid separator tank with triple separation system
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Minimum pressure check valve
  • Thermostatic valve and fluid filter in coolant circuit
  • Fluid / compressed air combination cooler
15 hp Screw Compressors: AIRCENTER DUPLEX
kaeser aircenter duplex 15 hp compressor system with a tank and dryer
Model Flow (cfm) Dimensions W x D x H (in) Weight (lb) Noise level (dB(A))
125 psig 160 psig 217 psig
AIRCENTER DUPLEX SX 7.5 (KRYOSEC) 57 47 37 85 x 29 x 64 1362 66
AIRCENTER DUPLEX SX 7.5 (SECOTEC) 1417
AIRCENTER DUPLEX SM 7.5 (KRYOSEC) 64 52 39 85 x 36 x 68 1553
AIRCENTER DUPLEX SM 7.5 (SECOTEC) 1688
 
 

Why Choose a KAESER 15 HP Rotary Screw Compressor?

Kaeser's 15-hp rotary screw air compressors provide outstanding efficiency and reliability. Featuring an energy-saving SIGMA PROFILE airend and a SIGMA CONTROL 2 controller, these compressors are designed to meet and exceed our customers' expectations, outperforming and outlasting other compressor solutions on the market.

Service-Friendly Compressor Design

AIRCENTER SK – removable enclosure cover

From the ground up, these compressors have been designed with the user in mind. Fewer wearing parts and using premium quality materials ensure reduced maintenance requirements, longer service intervals, and extended service life. A smart component layout with generously sized maintenance doors simplifies service and reduces downtime.

Guaranteed Efficiency

In our systems design approach, KAESER chooses the components that work together in the most energy efficient way possible. Each and every component — from inlet filter to discharge connection — has been carefully designed with performance in mind. In fact, the S series are up to 30% more efficient than the competition. With KAESER’s superior system controls, we guarantee an effective system with lower operating costs.

Rugged Reliability

KAESER’s screw compressors meet our rigorous “built for a lifetime” standard. Designed and built with KAESER’s generations of compressed air experience, you can rest assured that these 15 hp compressors will continue to deliver the air you need with the exceptional reliability you expect from a KAESER COMPRESSOR.

SIGMA Control 2: An Intelligent Compressor Control System

SIGMA CONTROL 2 compressor controller
  • Traffic-light LEDs for at-a-glance operational status
  • Easy-to-read display with 30 selectable languages 
  • Soft-touch icon buttons 
  • Fully-automatic monitoring and control
  • Dual, Quadro, Vario and Mono control modes available as standard 
  • Interfaces: Ethernet 
  • Additional optional communication modules for: Profibus DP, Modbus, Profinet and DeviceNet 
  • SD card slot for data logging and updates 
  • RFID reader 
  • Web server

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