Atlas Copco has announced the launch of its X-Air⁺ 1200-40, the newest member of its DrillAir portfolio. This brand-new portable air compressor is designed for deep drilling applications with reduced carbon footprint.
"The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 represents a bold leap in our commitment to offering innovative compressed air solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet alike," said Leslie Van Mulders, product marketing manager of Large Air, from the Portable Air Division. "With enhanced performance capabilities, this 40 bar compressor is our most efficient DrillAir compressor, not only in operating speed but also in fuel efficiency."
Drilling Performance
The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 achieves at least a 10% enhancement in performance metrics over prior models. The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 surpasses Atlas Copco's previous flagship drilling compressor, the Y35. The model offers 15% more pressure and a 20% increase in drilling speed compared to the Y35. It features a new high-pressure element – to withstand tough operational conditions – and is protected by a patented software. The new unit also introduces a patent-pending hammer protection functionality, allowing users to limit the flow to hammer settings or utilize the full power of DrillAir as needed.
A new 'pressure optimizer' function automatically reduces fuel consumption when the machine is not delivering air to the drill. When no air discharge is detected, the pressure will drop to 22 bar and 16 bar for XPR (Atlas Copco’s patented XPR technology extends the working pressure range downwards, preventing soil cavitation during overburden drilling, as well as enabling the same compressor to be used for both geothermal and foundation drilling) and will automatically resume when air is required.
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Design and Application
Additionally, the X-Air⁺ 1200-40 comes equipped with new oil filters utilizing fiber technology for oil quality under higher pressures. Equipped with an array of sensors, this smart machine offers remote monitoring and warnings.
The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 is designed for a range of industries such as construction, mining and energy. It is specifically designed to tackle challenging applications, including ground engineering, water well and geothermal drilling and pipeline pressure testing.
