“With enhanced performance capabilities, this 40 bar compressor is our most efficient DrillAir compressor, not only in operating speed but also in fuel efficiency,” said Leslie Van Mulders, Product Marketing Manager of Large Air, from Atlas Copco’s Portable Air Division.
According to the company, the X-Air+ 1200-40 achieves at least a 10 percent enhancement in performance metrics over prior models, helping users save fuel and operational costs while reducing the environmental footprint of their activities.
The new model offers 15 percent more pressure and a 20 percent increase in drilling speed compared to Atlas Copco’s Y35, the company said.
The X-Air+ 1200-40 features a new, high-pressure element to withstand tough operational conditions and patented software for a longer lifetime. The new unit also introduces a patent-pending hammer protection functionality, allowing users to limit the flow to ideal hammer settings or utilize the full power of DrillAir as needed.
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A new pressure optimizer function automatically reduces fuel consumption when the machine is not delivering air to the drill, potentially saving customers up to 20 percent during no-load times, Atlas Copco said.
When no air discharge is detected, the pressure will drop to 22 bar and 16 bar for XPR. Atlas Copco’s patented XPR technology extends the working pressure range downward, preventing soil cavitation during overburden drilling and enabling the same compressor to be used for both geothermal and foundation drilling. The pressure automatically resumes when air is required.
The X-Air+ 1200-40 comes equipped with oil filters that utilize the latest fiber technology to ensure oil quality under higher pressures. The smart machine also features a new array of sensors for more accurate remote monitoring and warnings.
The X-Air+ 1200-40 is designed for challenging applications, including ground engineering, water well and geothermal drilling, and pipeline pressure testing.
