Low-temperature screw compressor for industrial refrigeration

Optimize your refrigeration system with this high-capacity screw compressor, engineered for low-noise operation and long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments, ensuring efficient cooling and precise temperature control.

Compresses and Cools for Industrial Applications

The GEA Grasso LT series screw compressor is engineered to meet rigorous demands across various industries, including food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. This compressor stands out with its extensive range of sixteen sizes, offering a swept volume capacity from 805 to 11,467 m³/h at 2,940 rpm. It operates with remarkable efficiency and reliability, designed for continuous high-speed operations essential for industrial cooling, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.

The compressors are designed with a combined sleeve and roller bearing allowing for an extended lifespan, coupled with minimized noise and vibration levels. This ensures seamless integration into existing production lines, enhancing operational efficiency without disruption. The Grasso LT series supports a wide array of refrigerants, including ammonia (R717), offering versatility for specific industrial cooling and refrigeration requirements.

Conforming to API 619 and ISO 10440 standards, it ensures a high level of safety and compliance, especially crucial in stringent environments like pharmaceuticals and chemical processing. These compressors also offer impressive energy efficiency, optimizing operational costs through reduced energy consumption. Maintenance is straightforward, with components designed for accessibility and high availability, ensuring minimal downtime.

With a pressure design ranging up to 52 bar, the Grasso LT series manages diverse applications such as frozen food processing, beverage cooling, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical storage. Configurations can be customized to match specific requirements in terms of speed, pressure, and cooling capacity, supported by engineering expertise from GEA to ensure optimal performance in your particular application.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency with minimal noise and vibration, ensuring workplace safety and comfort.
  • Reduces energy consumption through optimized motor performance, lowering operational costs.
  • Extends equipment life and reliability, minimizing the need for frequent maintenance and disruptions.
  • Versatile across multiple industries, accommodating a wide range of refrigerants and operational needs.
  • Meets rigorous safety and compliance standards, suitable for critical applications in pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

General


Applications
Chemical processing,Energy sectors,Commercial cooling,Pharmaceutical storage,Beverage cooling,Ammonia refrigeration,Refrigeration systems,Food processing,Hvac systems,Industrial cooling,Cold chain logistics
End products
Chemical coolants,Packaged ice cream,Frozen vegetables,Refrigerated pharmaceuticals,Chilled beverages,Bio-pharmaceuticals,Liquefied natural gas,Meat processing products,Industrial gases,Dairy products,Cold beverages
Steps before
Installation,System Integration
Steps after
System Maintenance,Performance Monitoring
Input ingredients
refrigerants,R717 (ammonia),R744,cooling load
Output ingredients
compressed gas,pressure,cooling capacity,heating capacity
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Swept volume range
805 to 11,467 m³/h
Speed range
1,500 – 4,500 rpm
Design pressure
28 bar,52 bar
Noise and vibration level
Low
Refrigerant compatibility
R717 (ammonia) and other common refrigerants
Compliance
API 619,ISO 10440

Operating Characteristics


Noise and Vibration Levels
Low
Automation Level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning Method
Easy Maintenance
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Available according to API 619 and ISO 10440 standard
Cleanability
Easy maintenance design

Product type Characteristics


Application
Industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
API 619 / ISO 10440 compliance