ROTARY SCREW

AIR COMPRESSORS
Fixed and Variable Speed

SINGLE AND 2-STAGE

SOUTHERN CROSS
COMPRESSORS (AUSTRALIA)

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE Committed to Global Energy Conservation Air Power for Industry
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COMPRESSORS (AUSTRALIA)

AIR POWER FOR INDUSTRY

Why you’ll make the right choice when

you choose a Southern Cross Compressor
One of the most effec ve ways to maximise business performance is to lower
opera onal costs. The KHE series air compressor has been designed to
achieve significant energy savings whilst providing the highest quality
compressed air, even in the most arduous opera ng environments.
When you invest in any Southern Cross compressor, you can be assured of
performance, reliability and prompt support.
Maximised produc on protec on
Reduced energy bills
Always the best in
Outstanding air quality
nationwide support
Life me airend warranty*
With a fleet of mobile technicians and service partners across the country,
Southern Cross Compressors offer flexible support programs to ensure your
compressor and system is maintained in op mum running order. You can be
World class technology, confident of interrup on free produc on at the lowest possible energy cost.
product range and capabili es ENGINEERING THE FUTURE

As a division of the global Kaishan Corpora on, one of the worlds largest and
All Southern Cross Air Compressors
most advanced compressor designers and manufacturers, Southern Cross has
are manufactured to exacting standards
direct access to the worlds best technologies. in accordance with ISO 9001:2008

*Conditions apply
All Southern Cross Rotary Screw Compressors are built to perform!
We build in the highest quality components delivering the best possible performance and outstanding reliability.

Built in quality features include:

‘SKY’ SERIES AIREND SINGLE PASS OIL AND AFTER COOLERS 316 STAINLESS STEEL CONTROL TUBING
Maximum output using less energy Easily accessible / Cooler running temperatures Eliminates failures / Reduced downtime
Asymmetric 5/6 rotor profile. Minimised thermal stress. Increased reliability due to indefinite, corrosion free life.
KAPP ground rotor technology for Selected for 50°C ambient. (Material such as nylon, copper or mild steel will fail over
tighter clearances and improved lubrication. Lower oil carryover. time, causing downtime).
SKF Explorer bearings. Low cooling air velocity / lower dust build up.
Precision machined bell housing to maintain
coupling alignment. ADVANCED MONITORING
Flexible coupling with easily removable element. CONTROL PANEL
CENTRIFUGAL COOLING FANS
Integrated smart panel to monitor and
Increased cooling efficiency
control key functions
Higher static pressure for superior
TRIPLE DISCHARGE BEARINGS (45kW and above) cooling performance. Protection and alarms.
Extended bearing life Lower noise level. Maintenance status.
Longer bearing life under all operating conditions. Even air flow across entire cooler face. Intelligent sequencing of up to 16 compressors.
Increased load carrying capacity. VSD fan control (110kW & above) - energy External monitoring via RS485 interface.
savings during light load or low ambient temperatures. Remote monitoring and control.
High resolution display.

SCHNEIDER SWITCHGEAR
Increased reliability / Lower servicing costs ‘ULTRA WEB’ AIR INTAKE FILTERS
KERRY SYNTHETIC FLUID
Outstanding reliability. Increased airend protection
Extended lubricant life / Low carryover
Excellent component life. Full air flow, low restriction, nanofibre
technology. Oil change intervals as high as 10,000 hours.
Deep bed media ensures excellent dust capture. No varnish formulation.
Increased output and lower power costs. Extended bearing life.
Reduced maintenance costs. Wide operating temperature range.
WEG HIGH EFFICIENCY ELECTRIC MOTORS Stable viscosity.
Long operating life / Lower power use
High efficiency, MEPS2 compliant
SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(Minimum Energy Performance Standard). THREE STAGE TANGENTIAL OIL SEPARATION Reduced OHS risk and injury
TEFC to IP 55, protected from dust and moisture. Lower pressure drop / Lower absorbed power The entire Southern Cross range of compressors include
Class F insulation. Excellent mechanical pre-separation/reduced direct oil safety features such as guarded rotating components,
Insulated bearings (VSD Models). impingement / lower dust contact / longer element life. shrouded electrical components and internal spillage
Enhanced cooling across wide frequency range. Residual oil carryover limited to 2mg/m³ (Liquid phase). containment.
KHE Series SPECIFICATIONS KHE Single Stage Rotary Screw Air Compressors
MODEL DRIVE MOTOR
MAXIMUM
PRESSURE FREE AIR DELIVERY WEIGHT NOISE DIMENSIONS
ROTARY SCREW POWER (kW) bar psi m3/min CFM kg dB(A) L x W x H (mm)
8 116 2.5 88
KHE15 15 650 67 1450 x 890 x 1073
Engineered to perform... 10 145 2.2 78
8 116 3.10 109
Built to last! KHE18 18.5 10 145 2.79 99 700 67 1550 x 930 x 1143
13 188 2.25 79
8 116 3.58 126
The KHE range of single stage, rotary KHE22 22 10 145 3.03 107 800 67 1550 x 930 x 1143
screw compressors are designed for 13 188 2.77 98
maximum energy efficiency and 8 116 5.00 177
KHE30 30 10 145 4.50 159 1150 68 1750 x 1010 x 1318
reliability in the toughest operating 13 188 3.52 124
conditions. 8 116 6.30 222
Unit performance measured in KHE37 37 10 145 5.64 199 1200 69 1750 x 1010 x 1318

FROM 15-355 kW accordance with: 13 188 4.01 142

8 116 7.75 274
ISO 121, Ed3, Annex C - 1996. KHE45 45 10 145 6.41 226 1600 70 2220 x 1410 x 1720
Available with a wide 13 188 5.43 192
Reference conditions: 8 116 10.00 353
range of options to suit your specific KHE55 55 10 145 8.77 310 1800 70 2220 x 1410 x 1720
requirements including: Absolute inlet pressure = 1bar 13 188 6.34 224

Fixed and Variable Speed Drive Ambient temperature = 20°C 8 116 14.18 501
KHE75 75 10 145 12.02 424 2400 72 2560 x 1520 x 1820
Cooling temperature = 20°C 13 188 9.80 346
Remote Start/Stop 8 116 16.80 593
Sound pressure level measured in KHE90 90
Low Pressure 3 and 5 bar 10 145 14.80 523 2600 72 2560 x 1520 x 1820
accordance with test code: 13 188 11.90 420
Water Cooled 8 116 21.55 761
ISO 2151:2004 (E) KHE110 110 10 145 18.66 659 3600 73 3110 x 1690 x 2070
13 188 16.47 582
8 116 24.63 870
KHE132 132 10 145 21.35 754 3800 73 3110 x 1690 x 2070
13 188 18.47 652
8 116 29.35 1037
LIFETIME KHE160 160 10 145 25.25 892 4100 75 3410 x 1760 x 2140
AIREND 13 188 21.12 746
WARRANTY 8 116 37.42 1321
KHE200 200 10 145 33.28 1175 4350 76 3410 x 1760 x 2140
13 188 29.08 1027
8 116 46.55 1644
KHE250 250 10 145 41.93 1481 6450 78 3860 x 2200 x 2270
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KHE315 315 10 145 50.08 1768 7400 82 4060 x 2060 x 2250
*CONDITIONS APPLY 13 188 45.62 1611
8 116 65.43 2311
All information displayed in this publication is subject to change without prior notification.
KHE355 355 10 145 55.12 1946 7600 82 4060 x 2060 x 2250
'Dimensions and weights shown apply to fixed speed models only. Refer to Southern Cross Compressors for variable speed model data.
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 SPECIFICATIONS KHE 2-Stage Rotary Screw Air Compressors
DRIVE MOTOR MAXIMUM
FREE AIR DELIVERY WEIGHT NOISE DIMENSIONS
MODEL POWER (kW) PRESSURE
TECHNOLOGY bar psi 3
m /min CFM kg dB(A) L x W x H (mm)
8

l l
KHE75- l l 75 116 16 565 3300 72 2560 x 1620 x 1920

Less energy usage with 8 116 20 706

618

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KHE90- l l 90 10 145 17.5 3400 72 2560 x 1620 x 1920
increased air output! 13 188 16 565
8 116 24 848
10 4650 73 3110 x 1790 x 2070

l l
KHE110- l l 110 145 20 706
The Southern Cross 2-Stage range of
13 188 19 670
rotary screw compressors offers all
8 116 28 989
the attributes of the KHE single stage
4800 73 3110 x 1790 x 2070

l l
KHE132- l l 132 10 145 24 847
range with the advantage of
13 188 21 742
significantly more air for less energy. Talk to us about a
8 116 33 1165
cost neutral upgrade to
160 10 145 31 6200 75 3460 x 1930 x 2260

l l
2 Stage technology KHE160- l l 1094
13 188 27 954

FROM 75-355 kW 8 116 38 1342

UP TO 20% ENERGY SAVINGS

l l
KHE185- l l 185 10 145 34 1200 6300 75 3460 x 1930 x 2260
13 188 31 1094
EXTENDED BEARING LIFE 116
8 41 1448

Due to the overall efficiency of 2-Stage technology where less energy is 10 145 40 6400 76 3460 x 1930 x 2260

l l
KHE200- l l 200 1412

required to generate higher outputs, the drive motor can be one or two sizes 13 188 33 1166

smaller than required for equivalent single stage models. 8 116 47 1660

Energy cost savings driving a rapid investment payback. 10 43 3460 x 1930 x 2260

l l
KHE220- l l 220 145 1518 6850 77
13 188 37.8 1336

8 116 54 1908

l l
LIFETIME KHE250- l l 250 10 145 47 1660 9100 78 3860 x 2160 x 2400

AIREND 13 188 42 1483

WARRANTY 8 116 59.8 2113

l l
*KHE280- l l 280 10 145 54 1908 8500 80 3530 x 2280 x 2270
13 188 46 1625

8 116 70 2473
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*KHE315- l l 315 10 145 62 2189 8600 80 3530 x 2280 x 2270
KAISHAN Lower Cost Compressed Air

* terms and conditions apply

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*CONDITIONS APPLY 10 145 69.2 2445
l l

*KHE355- l l 355 8750 83 3530 x 2280 x 2270

All information displayed in this publication is subject to change without prior notification. 13 188 62 2190
'Dimensions and weights shown apply to fixed speed models only. Refer to Southern Cross Compressors for variable speed model data.
*Remote air/oil cooler.
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COMPRESSORS (AUSTRALIA)
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE (VSD)
DRIVING DOWN YOUR ENERGY COSTS
AIR POWER FOR INDUSTRY WITH COMPLETE CONTROL OVER YOUR
VARYING COMPRESSED AIR DEMAND

With the elimina on of wasted energy, cost

ENERGY
savings as high as 35% are possible, resul ng COST
in rapid investment payback. SAVINGS
Call Southern Cross for an assessment of how ENERGY COSTS CAP
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2 Stage Compressors offer the optional

advantages of Variable Speed Drive

Imagine an intelligent air compressor that can accurately and rapidly vary its output to match
SCHNEIDER ALTIVAR ATV900
your changing demands with corresponding reduction in absorbed power. VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
More than 70% of the long term cost of owning an air compressor can be attributed to energy For demanding applications from 0.7kW to 800kW.
usage. Over the life of the compressor, this adds up to many times the original investment, yet Dedicated to maximum productivity with excellent
in many cases, much of this energy is wasted through poor part load control. motor control and connectivity capabilities.
A variable speed controller enables the compressor output to exactly match demand Efficient and reliable
eliminating the high part load energy usage experienced with fixed speed compressors. Worldwide support

FIXED SPEED COMPRESSOR VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR

ADVANCED COMPRESSOR
CONTROL SYSTEM
The advanced touch panel control module delivers total
management of all compressor operating parameters
including:
High part load absorbed power Output matches demand for energy cost savings System function
ABSORBED SHAFT POWER AIR DEMAND Fault and alarm outputs
Maintenance status
BENEFITS
Compressor operational history
Gradual increase in motor speed eliminates starting spikes and cost penalties
Excessive part load energy consumption is significantly reduced
Smart Network Control
A steady system pressure is maintained lowering system stress and overall air demand
Intelligent sequencing of up to 16 compressors offering
Reduced artificial demand due to lower operating pressures
maximum energy savings. Operating information such as temperature, air pressure
Significantly lower noise levels
and motor power can be accessed through the controller display and interface.
 TOTAL COMPRESSED AIR SUPPORT Our service approach begins with a thorough understanding of your
system to enable us to consider any unique requirements and to be
In today’s compe ve business environment, keeping produc on able to structure our servicing program accordingly. With well over 35
running and energy expenses under control is cri cal to success. years servicing the needs of many Australian industries, Southern Cross
No ma er what industry you are in, if compressed air drives your is in a very unique posi on to meet each customer’s servicing
produc on or maintenance, you need a partner who understands requirements, no ma er what system, brand or configura on.
that when air stops, so do you. Combining this local experience with Kaishan’s global technology and
Every customer is different but share one thing in common... excellent product quality means the best possible outcome for all our
compressed air is a vital energy source. customers.

AIR AUDITS SYSTEM DESIGN PRODUCTS INSTALLATION SUPPORT

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Inefficiencies as high Compressed Air Southern Cross stock a wide range Compressed Air Consistently
as 50% are typical in delivered efficiently! of products and parts to suit most where you need it meeting customer
most compressed air compressed air systems. on time and on needs underpins
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SERVICE systems. budget. our success.
Designing the right compressed air Single and 2 Stage, fixed and variable
system is fundamental to maximising speed rotary screw compressors A flexible compressed air re cula on Highly trained, experienced and
Using the latest ultrasonic flow system is cri cal to ensure costs are professional service technicians fully
efficiency and reliability. from 15 - 400kW
meters and leak detec on minimised. Stringent installa on understand the importance of
This leads to higher performance and Compact tank mounted rotary screw
technology, an air usage profile can procedures ensure pipe work, minimising down me and
significant energy savings over the life compressors from 5.5 - 15kW
be created and matched to the ideal connec ons and system components maximising reliability.
of the system. Piston compressors from 3 - 15kW
opera ng system for each customer’s are engineered to exac ng standards. 24 hour support ensures a quick
Southern Cross specialise in designing Scroll Compressors from 4 - 15kW
applica on. ie: leak free, minimal pressure drop resolu on to any problem that may
and engineering exactly the right Air dryers
This ‘Air Audit’ can lead to and possible future expansion are occur.
system taking into considera on air Coalescing filters
remarkable improvements in fundamental considera ons. An extensive range of flexible
demand, maintenance access, A er coolers
efficiencies and savings in energy Materials used include: Stainless service plans allow customers to
ven la on, pressure drop, Pressure vessels
costs. Steel, Mild Steel, Copper, Aluminium budget and control the annual cost
environment and future needs. Oil-water separators
Auto drains and PE (plas c). of preventa ve maintenance.