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Rotary Screw Compressors

SM Series
With the world-renowned SIGMA PROFILE
Free air delivery 0.28 to 1.52 m³/min, pressures 5.5 to 15 bar
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SM Series Quiet, dependable performance

SM – Long-term savings
Today’s users expect maximum availability and efficiency from their compressors, regardless of size. SM series
rotary screw compressors meet all of these needs and more. Not only do they deliver more compressed air for
less power consumption, but they also combine ease of use and maintenance with exceptional versatility and
environmentally responsible design.

More air for your money Optimised design

KAESER’s engineers have significantly boosted the The new SM models all share logical and user-
performance of SM series compressors compared friendly design throughout. For example, the left-
to previous models. This impressive feat has been hand enclosure panel can be removed in a few
achieved both through airend optimisation and the simple steps and allows excellent visibility of the
minimisation of internal pressure losses. system’s intelligently laid out components. Needless
to say, the new SM series was designed to ensure
Low energy consumption best possible access to all service points. When
The efficiency of a machine depends on the total closed, the sound-absorbing compressor enclosure
costs incurred throughout the equipment’s entire keeps operational sound levels to a minimum thereby
service life. With compressors, energy costs account ensuring a pleasantly quiet work environment. In ad-
for the lion’s share of total expenditure. KAESER dition, the enclosure features four inlet openings for
therefore designed its SM series compressors with separate airflow cooling of the compressor, the motor
optimum energy efficiency in mind. Refinements to and the switching cabinet and for compressor intake
the airend with its energy-saving SIGMA PROFILE air. Last, but not least, SM series compressors are
rotors, and the use of premium efficiency IE3 motors impressively compact, which makes them the perfect
have significantly contributed to the increased perfor- choice for applications where space is at a premium.
mance of these versatile compressors. The addition
Modular system concept
of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 internal controller and
KAESER’s unique cooling system has helped to push SM series compressors are available as standard
the boundaries of efficiency even further. versions, as models that are equipped with an
integrated high efficiency refrigeration dryer and as
“AIRCENTER” models that also include an under-
slung air receiver. KAESER’s intelligent modular
design therefore offers incredible flexibility. Moreover,
all versions are available with an integrated freq-
Potential energy cost savings with
heat recovery uency converter for infinitely variable speed control.

Compressed air system investment

Maintenance costs Image: SM 12

Energy costs
Energy cost savings
through system optimisation Potential energy cost savings

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SM Series
Design is in the details

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SIGMA PROFILE airend SIGMA CONTROL 2

At the heart of every SM system lies a premium quality The SIGMA CONTROL 2 ensures efficient control
airend featuring KAESER’s SIGMA PROFILE rotors. and system monitoring. The large display and RFID
With optimised flow characteristics, these rotors play a reader provide effective communication and maxi-
key role in setting the new standard in specific power mum security. Multiple interfaces offer exceptional
performance. flexibility, whilst the SD card slot makes updates
quick and easy.

Maximum efficiency: IE3 motors Dual-flow fan

Needless to say, all KAESER SM series rotary screw The dual-flow fan supplies cooling air to both the
compressors are equipped with premium efficiency drive motor and the entire package. Crescent-shaped
IE3 class drive motors. fan blades help keep operating sound levels to an
absolute minimum.

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SM T (SFC) Series
Also available with refrigeration
dryer and variable speed control

SM with energy-saving dryer Optional variable speed control

The compressed air refrigeration dryer is installed The use of variable speed control can provide defi-
in a separate enclosure to prevent exposure to heat nite advantages for specific applications, which is
from the compressor package. The automatic dryer why the SM 12 is also available with this feature. The
shutdown feature further aids energy-efficient perfor- frequency converter is integrated into the compressor
mance. system’s control cabinet.

Even quieter Maintenance friendly

The new cooling system provides outstanding cooling All maintenance work can be carried out from one
performance and enables optimum sound-proofing. side of the unit. The left housing cover is easily re-
Normal conversation can take place right next to the moved to allow excellent component accessibility.
Image: SM 12 T running compressor.

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AIRCENTER
The compact and efficient
compressed air package

Connect and go Durable air receiver

Simply connect this compact compressed air pack- The 270-litre air receiver is especially designed for
age to the power supply and compressed air distribu- installation in AIRCENTER systems. All inner and out-
tion network and you’re ready to go – that’s it! er surfaces are coated to provide excellent corrosion
protection and ensure long service life.

Service-friendly design KAESER FILTER for pure, clean air

The left-hand housing cover is easily removed to al- With minimal differential pressure and ensuring
low easy accessibility to all service points. Inspection optimum efficiency, KAESER FILTER (option) prod-
glasses allow convenient inspection of fluid levels and ucts are able to provide compressed air of all purity
Image: AIRCENTER 12 drive belt tension whilst the unit is in operation. classes as per ISO 8573-1 and allow quick and easy
filter element changes. They are available in four filter
grades.

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Equipment Views
Complete unit Refrigeration dryer munication modules for Profibus DP, Standard version
(with ’T’ version) Modbus, Profinet and Devicenet. SD-
Ready-to-run, fully automatic, super- card slot for data-logging and updates.
silenced, vibration damped, all panels With electronically-controlled RFID reader, web server.
powder coated. Suitable for use in condensate drain. Refrigerant com-
ambient temperatures up to +45°C. pressor with energy-saving, cycling
SM series rotary screw compressors also optionally available
shutdown feature; linked to operational with SIGMA CONTROL BASIC.
1100
Rotary screw airend
status of the compressor when inac-
Genuine KAESER rotary screw, single tive. Alternatively, continuous operation
stage airend with SIGMA PROFILE can be selected on site. 630
762
rotors and cooling fluid injection for
optimised rotor cooling. Electrical components Front view Left view Right view Rear view

Ventilated IP 54 control cabinet, auto-

Electric motor
matic star-delta starter, overload relay,
Premium efficiency IE3 motor, quality control transformer.
German manufacture, IP 54. Version with integrated refrigeration dryer
SIGMA CONTROL 2
Fluid and air flow
“Traffic light” LED indicators show op-
‘Honeycomb’ air intake filter, pneumatic erational status at a glance, plain text
inlet and venting valves, cooling fluid display, 30 selectable languages, soft-
separator tank with triple separation touch keys with icons, fully automated
1100
system, pressure relief valve, minimum monitoring and control. Selection of
pressure/check valve, thermostatic Dual, Quadro, Vario and continuous
valve and fluid filter within the cooling control as standard. Interfaces:
630
fluid circuit, fluid/compressed air com- Ethernet; additional optional com- 1074
bination cooler.
Front view Left view Right view Rear view

General design Version with refrigeration dryer and variable speed drive

Standard version

Inlet filter
1100

Inlet valve

Airend
630
1074
Drive motor
Front view Left view Right view Rear view
Fluid separator tank

Compressed air aftercooler

Fluid cooler
AIRCENTER series
Fluid filter

Fan

1716

630
1200
Front view Left view Right view Rear view

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Technical Specifications
Standard version AIRCENTER – Version with refrigeration dryer and compressed air receiver

Modell
Model Bertriebs-
Working FAD
Liefer-
*) max.
Max. Rated
Motor- Refrigeration
Kältetrockner- Compressed
Anschluss Dimensions
Abmessungen Sound
Schall- Weight
Masse Modell
Model Bertriebs-
Working Liefer-
FAD *) max.
Max. Rated
Motor- Refrigeration Air
Kältetrockner- receiver Anschluss
Behälter- Comp- Dimensions
Abmessungen Sound
Schall- Weight
Masse
überdruck
pressure menge *) Überdruck
working motor
nenn- dryer power
leistungs- airDruckluft
connection W
B x TD xx HH pressure
druck- überdruck
pressure menge *) Überdruck
working motor
nenn- dryer power
leistungs- volume pressed
volumen air
Druckluft W
B x TD xx HH pressure
druck-
pressure leistung
power consumption
aufnahme pegel
level **)
**) pressure leistung
power consumption
aufnahme connection level **)
pegel **)

bar m³/min bar kW kW mm dB(A) kg bar m³/min bar kW kW l mm dB(A) kg

7.5 0.90 8 7.5 0.90 8

SM 9 10 0.75 11 5.5 – G 3 /4 630 x 762 x 1100 64 200 AIRCENTER 9 10 0.75 11 5.5 0.31 270 G 3 /4 630 x 1200 x 1716 64 390
13 0.56 15 13 0.56 15

7.5 1.20 8 7.5 1.20 8

SM 12 10 1.01 11 7.5 – G 3 /4 630 x 762 x 1100 65 210 AIRCENTER 12 10 1.01 11 7.5 0.31 270 G 3 /4 630 x 1200 x 1716 65 400
13 0.77 15 13 0.77 15

7.5 1.50 8 7.5 1.50 8

SM 15 10 1.26 11 9 – G 3 /4 630 x 762 x 1100 66 220 AIRCENTER 15 10 1.26 11 9 0.32 270 G 3 /4 630 x 1200 x 1716 66 410
13 0.99 15 13 0.99 15

T – Version with integrated refrigeration dryer (Refrigerant R 134a) AIRCENTER SFC – Version with variable speed drive

Modell
Model Bertriebs-
Working Liefer-
FAD *) max.
Max. Motor-
Rated Kältetrockner-
Refrigeration Anschluss
Compressed Abmessungen
Dimensions Schall-
Sound Masse
Weight Working FAD *) Max. Motor-
Rated Kältetrockner-
Refrigeration Air receiver Comp- Dimensions Schall-
Sound Weight
Modell
Model Bertriebs- Liefer- max. Behälter- Anschluss Abmessungen Masse
überdruck
pressure menge *) Überdruck
working nenn-
motor dryer power airDruckluft
connection B x TD xx HH
W druck-
pressure pressure working nenn-
motor leistungs-
dryer power volume pressed air W druck-
leistungs- überdruck menge *) Überdruck volumen Druckluft B xx TD xx HH pressure
pressure leistung
power consumption
aufnahme pegel **)
level **) pressure leistung
power aufnahme
consumption connection pegel **)
level **)

bar m³/min bar kW kW mm dB(A) kg bar m³/min bar kW kW l mm dB(A) kg

7.5 0.90 8 7.5 0.35 - 1.24 8

SM 9 T 10 0.75 11 5.5 0.31 G 3 /4 630 x 1074 x 1100 64 275 AIRCENTER 12 SFC 10 0.34 - 1.04 11 7.5 0.31 270 G 3 /4 630 x 1200 x 1716 67 410
13 0.56 15 13 0.30 - 0.78 15

7.5 1.20 8
SM 12 T 10 1.01 11 7.5 0.31 G 3 /4 630 x 1074 x 1100 65 285 *) FAD complete system as per ISO 1217: 2009, Annex C: Absolute intake pressure 1 bar (a), cooling and air intake temperature 20 °C
13 0.77 15 **) Sound pressure level as per ISO 2151 and basic standard ISO 9614-2, operation at maximum working pressure and maximum speed; tolerance: ± 3 dB (A)

7.5 1.50 8
SM 15 T 10 1.26 11 9 0.32 G 3 /4 630 x 1074 x 1100 66 295
13 0.99 15

T-/T-SFC – Version with variable speed drive and integrated refrigeration dryer

Modell
Model Bertriebs-
Working Liefer-
FAD *) max.
Max. Motor-
Rated Kältetrockner-
Refrigeration Anschluss
Compressed Abmessungen
Dimensions Schall-
Sound Masse
Weight
überdruck
pressure menge *) Überdruck
working nenn-
motor dryer power
leistungs- airDruckluft
connection B x TD xx HH
W druck-
pressure
pressure leistung
power consumption
aufnahme pegel **)
level **)

bar m³/min bar kW kW mm dB(A) kg

7.5 0.35 - 1.24 8

SM 12 SFC 10 0.34 - 1.04 11 7.5 – G 3 /4 630 x 762 x 1100 67 220
13 0.30 - 0.78 15

7.5 0.35 - 1.24 8

SM 12 T SFC 10 0.34 - 1.04 11 7.5 0.31 G 3 /4 630 x 1074 x 1100 67 295
13 0.30 - 0.78 15

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Choose the required grade of treatment according to your field of application: Explanation
Examples: Selection of treatment classes to ISO 8573-1 (2010) ACT Activated carbon adsorber
AQUAMAT AQUAMAT
Air treatment with refrigeration dryer Installation for
DD Desiccant dryer
fluctuating air demand
DHS Air-main charging system
Solids Water
1
Oil 2
AR Air receiver
DHS KE
Pure air and clean room ED ECO-DRAIN
technology, breweries, 1 4 1
KA Activated carbon filter, adsorption
dairies
DHS KD ACT KE Optional KB Coalescence filter, Basic
Foodstuff and luxury food AR filtration RD ZK KBE Extra Combination
production, especially clean 2 4 1
conveying air, chemical KD Particulate filter, dust
plants KE Coalescence filter, Extra
KEA Carbon Combination
RD Refrigeration dryer
THNF Bag filter
DHS KEA AR ZK Centrifugal separator
Pharmaceuticals industry,
weaving machines, photo 1 4 1 Compressed air quality classes to ISO 8573-1(2010):
labs
RD ED Compressor THNF
Solid particles/dust
Max. particle count per m³ * of a
Paint spraying, powder Class particle size d in [μm]
coating packing, control DHS KE
and instrument air 1 4 2 0.1 ≤ d ≤ 0.5 0.5 ≤ d ≤ 1.0 1.0 ≤ d ≤ 5.0
Please consult KAESER
0 regarding specific requirements
AQUAMAT 1 ≤ 20,000 ≤ 400 ≤ 10
DHS
General works air, high-grade 2 ≤ 400,000 ≤ 6,000 ≤ 100
sand blasting 4 4 3
3 Not defined ≤ 90,000 ≤ 1,000
DHS KB 4 Not defined Not defined ≤ 10,000
Shot-blasting 5 Not defined Not defined ≤ 100,000
4 7 3
Class Particle concentration Cp in mg/m³ *

6 0 < Cp ≤ 5
Conveying air for With KAESER rotary screw compressors 7 5 < Cp ≤ 10
wastewater systems, X Cp > 10
no quality specifications 6 7-X 4
Water
Class Pressure dew point, in °C

Compressed air treatment with desiccant dryer Please consult KAESER

Installation for 0 regarding specific requirements
fluctuating air demand
1 ≤ – 70 °C
Solids1 Water Oil2 2 ≤ – 40 °C
DHS KE 3 ≤ – 20 °C
Pure air and clean room
technology, pharmaceut- 1 1-3 1 4 ≤ + 3 °C
icals, dairies, breweries 5 ≤ + 7 °C
Optional 6 ≤ + 10 °C
DHS KE KD ACT AR filtration DD3 KE ZK
Microchip production,
optics and foodstuffs 1 1-3 1 Class Concentration of liquid water
CW in g/m³ *
AR 7 CW ≤ 0.5
DHS
Paint spraying installations 8 0.5 < CW ≤ 5
2 1-3 1 KBE4 9 5 < CW ≤ 10
X CW > 10
DHS KEA
Process air,
pharmaceuticals 1 1-3 1 AT3 Compressor THNF Oil
Total oil concentration
DHS KE KD Class (fluid, aerosol + gaseous) mg/m³ *
Especially dry conveying
air, paint spraying, fine 1 1-3 2
AQUAMAT Please consult KAESER
pressure controllers 0
regarding specific requirements
1 ≤ 0.01
2 ≤ 0.1
3 ≤ 1.0
1)
Achievable particle class with expert-implemented pipework and commissioning.
2)
Achievable total oil content with use of recommended compressor oils and unloaded intake air. 4 ≤ 5.0

P-651/24HPC.3/15 Specifications are subject to change without notice

3)
High temperature filters and possibly an aftercooler are required downstream from heat-regenerated desiccant dryers. X > 5.0
4)
The use of an ‘Extra Combination’ (a filter combination comprising a KB and downstream KE filter) is recommended for critical
applications requiring exceptionally high compressed air purity (e.g. in the electronics and optics sectors). *) With reference conditions 20°C, 1 bar(a), 0%

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