Compressed air applications in Marine

Working air or service air is required on any vessel even under the toughest of conditions to maintain operational efficiency. From powering pneumatically driven tools and pumps, to winches and cargo hold cleaning equipment, working air is required for numerous deck and maintenance operations.

Marine compressed air systems for working air applications must be robust and dependable, able to withstand harsh marine conditions, such as extreme temperatures, high humidity, and saltwater exposure. Reliability is paramount, as any failure in the compressed air system can lead to significant operational disruptions. Clean and sufficiently dry compressed air is additionally crucial in preventing corrosion and equipment failures, while minimising downtime.

Rotary screw compressors are often selected to meet the demanding requirements of working air at sea, favoured for their durability and consistent performance - even under demanding conditions. Once combined with the required compressed air treatment, they ensure a continuous supply of the required clean and dry compressed air. KAESER recommends a minimum quality of Class 2:4:2 according to ISO 8573-1:2010 for working air applications.

KAESER manufactures durable and high-performance compressed air solutions that can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of marine working air applications. From a small yacht to a large container ship, KAESER marine compressed air systems are built to withstand harsh conditions. They feature a compact design with excellent component accessibility for ease of on board installation and maintenance, and impress with their outstanding reliability.

Certified by all marine classification societies, KAESER compressors and compressed air treatment components are reliable and efficient, ensuring high-performance, durability, and safety across all vessel sizes.

From small to large, the perfect solution for every vessel

KAESER can offer the right compressed air solution to meet every need. Compact and durable, KAESER systems impress with their outstanding reliability, taking ambient temperatures from as low as -10°C right up to +55°C in their stride. From the SX to the BSD series, with flow rates from 0.26 to 8.19 m³/min, KAESER has the perfect product for any class of vessel, no matter whether a small yacht or a huge container ship. Compressors can optionally be specified with integrated refrigeration dryer (SX to BSD series) and frequency control (SM to BSD series).

The AIRCENTER presents a particularly compact compressed air station solution ideal where space is at a premium. With flow rates from 0.26 to 2.55 m³/min, these integrated solutions feature a rotary screw compressor, refrigeration dryer and a compressed air receiver, all in one space saving package that has a footprint of just one square metre.

Compact, energy-saving refrigeration dryers

From port to the high seas, SECOTEC energy-saving refrigeration dryers ensure a dependable supply of the right quality compressed air, wherever it may be needed. KAESER refrigeration dryers are renowned for their stable pressure dew point performance, exceptional reliability and impressively low life-cycle costs. Adjustable according to requirement and superbly economical, SECOTEC refrigeration dryers from the TA to TG series feature high-efficiency thermal mass control for providing reliable compressed air drying down to a pressure dew point of +3 °C.

Your benefits

• Reliable and safe;compact and durable, KAESER systems are renowned for their exceptional reliability. KAESER compressors take ambient temperatures from as low as -10°C right up to +55°C in their stride.
• Energy-saving refrigeration dryersstable pressure dew point performance, exceptional dependability and impressively low life-cycle costs. SECOTEC refrigeration dryers provide reliable compressed air drying down to a pressure dew point of +3 °C.
• Space-saving design; since space on board ships is at a premium, KAESER marine compressors are designed to be as compact as possible and to provide excellent accessibility.