What Is a Booster Compressor?
Booster compressors are professional systems that increase the pressure of compressed air supplied by a primary compressor.
They do not replace standard compressors that draw air directly from the atmosphere. They are added to an existing compressed-air system to supply production points requiring higher pressure.
They can be used for PET bottle blowing, laser cutting, metal processing, test systems, and high-pressure pneumatic applications.
JBS Booster Compressor Model
| Model |
Inlet pressure |
Outlet pressure |
Air capacity |
Motor |
Recommended use |
| OBS 18-D Screw Booster Compressor |
7–12 bar |
30 bar |
3.78–5.58 m³/min |
18.5 kW / 25 HP |
Industrial applications requiring continuous medium-pressure air |
The air capacity of the OBS 18-D varies according to inlet pressure:
- 3.78 m³/min at 7 bar inlet pressure
- 4.76 m³/min at 10 bar inlet pressure
- 5.58 m³/min at 12 bar inlet pressure
The inlet pressure, required outlet pressure, and current technical specifications should be confirmed before ordering.
How Does a Booster Compressor Work?
A booster compressor receives compressed air produced by the primary compressor and raises it to a higher pressure through an additional compression stage.
The primary compressor must provide sufficient air capacity for stable operation. Insufficient inlet pressure or flow rate can reduce booster performance.
Air receivers, dryers, filters, safety valves, piping, and connections must be suitable for the system’s maximum pressure.
Applications
Booster compressors can be used in:
- PET bottle production and blowing systems
- Laser-cutting applications
- Metal-processing facilities
- Production and testing lines
- Chemical-treatment facilities
- Pressure and leak testing
- High-pressure pneumatic systems
- Specialized filling and industrial processes
Every application has different pressure, flow-rate, and air-quality requirements. The system should therefore be designed according to the intended process.
Advantages of Booster Compressors
Booster compressors increase pressure only in the section of the facility where it is required. This can reduce the need to operate the entire compressed-air network at high pressure.
Their integration into an existing compressor system allows high pressure to be supplied for specialized processes without replacing the complete air infrastructure.
What Should You Consider When Buying a Booster Compressor?
The following factors should be evaluated before purchasing:
- Available inlet pressure
- Required outlet pressure
- Necessary air flow rate
- Capacity of the primary compressor
- Daily operating time
- Motor power and electrical infrastructure
- Air-receiver capacity
- Dryer and filtration requirements
- Pressure rating of pipes and connections
- Safety and control systems
- Technical service and spare-parts support
The model should not be selected according to motor power or maximum pressure alone. Inlet pressure, flow rate, air temperature, air quality, and operating time should be evaluated together.
Booster Compressor Prices
Booster compressor prices vary according to inlet and outlet pressures, air capacity, motor power, control system, dryer, filters, air receiver, and installation scope.
Share the capacity of your existing compressor, inlet pressure, target pressure, and daily air consumption with JBS Makina to receive a technical assessment and current quotation for the appropriate system.
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