MICHIGAN CITY, IND. (September 9, 2024) – Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions has announced the expansion of its oil free air compressor lineup with the introduction of the Sullair DS Series 280-450kW industrial rotary screw air compressors.
“We’re broadening our oil free compressed air business in response to customer need,” said John Randall, Hitachi Global Air Power President and CEO. “We offer advanced, proven technology in the oil free compressed air space where we have seen demand accelerate. Expanding our oil free offerings to include higher power ranges enables us to offer more solutions for our customers while delivering the same reliability and durability our Sullair compressors are known for.”
Building on the success of the recently launched Sullair DS45-75kW Series and the legacy DSP Series, the new DS 280-450kW models are engineered to meet the needs of industries requiring larger oil free air power.
The Sullair DS 280-450 Series is engineered with efficiency and convenience in mind. It features a compact, high efficiency two-stage air end with carbon steel rotors and a patented blend of PTFE rotor coating with a PSA topcoat. Multiple removable door panels and easily accessible maintenance components simplify servicing, while an intuitive10-inch color touchscreen controller provides integrated graphing and performance data at a glance. Additionally, all units come equipped with AirLinx® remote monitoring capabilities, offering real-time notifications for service alerts, temperature monitoring and more.
“We’ve been in the oil free compressed air business for a long time – nearly 50 years - so we have a lot of experience building reliable and durable solutions in this space,” said Bob Lord, Senior Product Manager at Hitachi Global Air Power. “Class 0 oil free air is critical for industries like food and beverage manufacturing and robotics, where contamination must be avoided at all costs. We’re thrilled to add to our reputation as a market leader in oil free compressed air solutions with this exciting expansion.”
In tandem with the launch of the expanded DS Series, Hitachi Global Air Power also announces the introduction of SRF DS high-performance petroleum-based synthetic fluid. This high-viscosity lubricant is specifically designed for use in oil free rotary screw gear boxes; it helps improve compressor efficiency and lasts up to 8,000 hours.
About Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC
We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer. Headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage, to pharmaceuticals and computer chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.
As part of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd., Hitachi Global Air Power operates ISO 9001 certified factories in Michigan City, Indiana and Suzhou, China, and sales offices strategically located in Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South and Latin America. Through brands Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), our machines have provided legendary reliability, durability, and performance for more than 57 years.
Our global network of engineering and quality experts are building next generation, highly efficient and environment-forward compressed air solutions in direct response to customer need.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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