Chicago Pneumatic oil-free compressors are reliable and compact to ensure easy use and maintenance. Some of the industries that use oil-free air include pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics and textiles. The certification for our oil-free compressors is ISO 8573-1, in which Class Zero represents the best air quality possible.

As the name implies, an oil-free scroll air compressor does not have oil that needs to be separated from the condensate. It is also popularly known as a scroll vacuum pump or spiral compressor. The circular motion of the entwined scrolls within the compressor helps compress and remove air without using oil. This compressor type is effective because it doesn’t need downstream filter replacements as other compressors do and uses self-lubricating pistons instead of oil to function. These air compressors are beneficial because they require less maintenance, are energy efficient, work continuously for optimal productivity and are reliable for their intended purpose.

Oiled air compressors are useful in applications that don’t require pure air, like mechanical auto shops and construction sites. Oiled models include piston air compressors that run using pistons and rotary screw air compressors that operate using rotors. Oil-less or oil-free compressors must provide clean air for delicate applications where pollutants could risk component contamination. Their moving parts don’t need continuous oil lubrication, making them a cost-effective alternative.

Why is oil-free compressed air important?

Food & Brewery – Product quality and health matter. Naturally, as a manufacturer of food and beverages you would prefer 100% oil-free compressed air.
Chemicals & Plastics – In the chemical industry and manufacturing, product purity is an absolute necessity. Therefore you need 100% oil-free air.
Electronics – Electronic experts know quality and cleanliness are crucial and would only choose 100% oil-free compressed air to guarantee quality and cleanliness of their electronic components.
Textile – Producing fabrics is an art, fashion designers entrust their creations only to manufacturers who are able to deliver the highest quality. That’s why you only choose 100% oil-free compressed air.
Nitrogen – The CleanAIR CNR is the high-performance, cost-saving foundation of your nitrogen generation system. Unlike lubricated compressors, the oil-free CleanAIR CNR doesn’t require additional carbon filtration or condensate management. As a result, the CleanAIR CNR gives you a more compact footprint, lower maintenance and minimized downtime. Because it doesn’t compromise the adsorbent of the nitrogen generator, your system will last longer as well.

Product Lineup

SPR 2-8 HP Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor (Spiral AIR)

Chicago Pneumatic - Oil Free Compressors - SPR 2-8 Industries such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, electronics and textiles cannot tolerate any chance of oil contamination in their process. Therefore, for compressed air applications within these industries, a technology excluding any risk of contamination is an absolute requirement. Their point of reference is the ISO 8573-1 (2010) certification, in which Class Zero represents the best air quality possible. It is the only way to ensure oil-free air for your critical processes and with it, peace of mind.

  • Compactness
  • Easy handling and maintenance access
  • Very low noise level
  • Efficiency and reduced energy cost
  • Air quality and peace of mind
  • Reduced footprint even for tank assembly SpiralAIR thanks to large diameter ASME vessels
  • Tank and base mount design allows forklift maneuverability
  • Possibility to install SPR at point of use with comfort for users
  • State of the art air cooled scroll elements, on/off regulation (hour meter)
  • SPR are class zero certified (no oil) and their integrated dryer version will also remove moisture

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SPR 10-30 HP Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor (Spiral AIR)

Chicago Pneumatic - Oil Free Compressors - SPR 10-30 Industries such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, electronics and textiles cannot tolerate any chance of oil contamination in their process. Therefore, for compressed air applications within these industries, a technology excluding any risk of contamination is an absolute requirement. Their point of reference is the ISO 8573-1 (2010) certification, in which Class Zero represents the best air quality possible. It is the only way to ensure oil-free air for your critical processes and with it, peace of mind.

  • Air quality and peace of mind
  • Compactness
  • Easy handling & service access
  • Very quiet
  • Efficiency and reduced energy cost
  • Class zero certified (no oil) and efficient integrated dryer for moisture removal
  • Reduced footprint thanks to stacked modules and dryer integration
  • Forklift openings, non sharp canopy corners, easy access for re-greasing and belt tensioning
  • From 63 to 65 dB(A), SPR 10-30 offers a point of use solution and user comfort
  • Organized piping brings low pressure drop while the algorithm of the graphic controller ensures optimum use of scroll modules for tight pressure band and maximum savings

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Cleanair CNR 75-100 HP Oil-Free Piston Air Compressor

Chicago Pneumatic Cleanair CNR 75-100 HP Oil-Free Piston Air CompressorCleanAIR offers a fully equipped range of oil-free piston compressors with different power (7-10 HP) and pressure options (4-10 bar). These are all available in base and tank mounted versions; this way we have a solution for all your specific air requirements.

100% oil-free operations

Designed with premium quality components and for heavy duty use, the new CleanAIR CNR offers 100% oil-free air for a range of industrial applications. Thanks to its smart design, low energy consumption and minimal maintenance requirements, cost and environmental impact are kept at a minimum.

Advanced CleanAIR technology you can count on

It’s what inside that counts. And inside the CNR you will find the very best in oil-free compression technology – to give you the quality air you can count on every day. With an operational lifetime of 16,000 hours, the CleanAIR CNR is a long-term companion. This supreme reliability stems from its quality components as well as its compression technology. Because the CleanAIR CNR doesn’t use any oil, it will last longer with only minimal service. No oil changes are required. What makes the CNR even more attractive, is its energy savings. The direct driven CleanAIR CNR comes with a number of innovations (one-bearing motor, load/top technology, etc.) to reduce energy consumption to an impressive minimum.

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