Compressor wanted - produce up to 100 bar/1450 psi @ 40Vdc

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The discussion focuses on the search for a compact compressor capable of producing up to 100 bar (1450 psi) while operating on a maximum of 40V DC. Participants highlight that existing options, such as Jordair's breathing air compressors, typically do not meet the voltage requirement and are larger than the desired dimensions of 30cm by 20cm. Alternatives like the RIX Microboost and air-powered compressors from Haskel and Hydraulics International are mentioned, but they also do not operate on 40V DC. The consensus is that finding a small, high-pressure compressor with these specifications is highly unlikely.

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  • Research Jordair breathing air compressors for specifications and applications.
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Compressor wanted -- produce up to 100 bar/1450 psi @ 40Vdc

I'm searching for a compressor that is compact but is able to produce up to 100 bar/1450 psi. It also should work on max 40V DC. Please say if you know similar compressors!
Thanx already :)
 
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Jordair makes Breathing Air compressors for applications like SCUBA, SCBA (for firefighters), things like that.

These compressors can fill tanks up to ~4500 psig. They are not cheap, and I doubt they run on 40 V DC. 100 bar is very high, these aren't little handheld units, you realize, right?
 
Yes i realize that, but it still should fit in a 30cm by 20 cm. At least That would be optimum...
 
I don't think that exists.
 
Well what do you think is the smallest?
 
The ones by Jordair, probably... They're not much bigger, but they're bigger. http://jordair.ca/products/diveline.html

Also, unless you go with the gas powered option, you'll likely be looking at a power source requirement of 208, 230, or 460 V AC. Not many people make small, high pressure compressors. There just isn't really a market for it. Also, I don't think it's possible to get enough power out of a 40 V DC power supply to supply anywhere near 1500 psig.
 
The RIX Microboost is only 1/2 hp but the motors are AC. There are also small, air powered compressors such as from Haskel and Hydraulics International (they have a crappy website so give them a call). Also check with Shoebox. I realize none of these are driven by 40 VDC power but I don't think you'll find that. It's too oddball. Maybe convert to AC or run a DC powered low pressure air compressor for a booster? Good luck.
 
Are you compressing air for human breathing ?
What CFM do you require ?

Gas compressors are different to Hydraulic pumps. Gas compressors have less dead space = higher compression ratio, and a much greater compressed gas cooling requirement.
24VDC motors are widely available. For hydraulic equivalents, see this site;
http://www.hydraproducts.co.uk/hydraulic-power-packs/mini-power-pack.aspx
 
I forgot about Air Amplifiers, only problem with them though is that you need a compressed air supply to feed them. So you'd need two systems running simultaneously (not a bad idea, just a lot bigger and more complex).
 

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