About the 55kW Budget Air
The 55kW Budget Air rotary screw air compressor is an oil injected screw compressor designed for industrial use in South Africa. Whether you need an air compressor for a workshop, factory, packhouse or manufacturing plant, the 55kW Budget Air delivers reliable compressed air at an industrial air compressor price that makes sense for your operation.
Typical applications: Large industrial plants, high-demand production lines. Best price air compressor — factory pricing on request.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Motor Power | 55 kW (73 HP approx.) |
| Free Air Delivery @ 8 bar | 6.8 m³/min |
| Working Pressure | 8–10 bar (13 bar option on request) |
| Voltage / Phase / Frequency | 400V ±10% / 3-phase / 50 Hz |
| Motor Efficiency | Standard efficiency |
| Drive Type | Belt drive screw air end |
| Controller | Basic PLC with service intervals and alarms |
| Cooling | Air-cooled, oversized aftercooler for SA climate |
| Noise Level | 71 dB(A) at 1 m (enclosed) |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1600×1100×1500 mm mm |
| Approx. Weight | 680 kg |
| Start Method | Star/delta standard; soft-start or VSD on request |
| Intake Filtration | Heavy-duty cartridge filter; optional pre-filter |
| Ambient Temperature | Up to 45°C (derate above 40°C) |
| Warranty | 5-year air-end warranty (T&Cs) |
Applications — 55kW Air Compressor
- Air compressor for workshop and panel beating operations
- Air compressor for manufacturing and fabrication plants
- Air compressor for automotive spray painting
- Air compressor for agriculture and packhouses
- Air compressor for construction sites
- General industrial compressed air supply
Why Budget Air — Best Price Compressor in South Africa
Budget Air is South Africa's most affordable industrial rotary screw compressor — delivering genuine factory-floor performance at a low cost air compressor price. If you want the best price air compressor that still handles real industrial duty, Budget Air is built for you. Compare it against any cheap air compressor on the market — Budget Air wins on quality per rand spent.