KAESER KOMPRESSOREN at IFAT Munich 2026

Efficiency in motion – future-ready solutions for the water sector

Thanks for your interest in KAESER compressed air solutions for the water management sector! This page is your gateway to more information on the future-ready solutions we exhibited at IFAT 2026 in Munich.

With increasing demand for energy efficiency and resource conservation, a cost-effective and reliable compressed air supply is critical to wastewater treatment in both municipal and industrial facilities.

At IFAT 2026 we showcased efficient compressed air systems and sustainable technologies for the compressed air supply of tomorrow. This included highly efficient rotary screw blowers, robust rotary lobe blowers, zero-emission portable compressors, and our SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0 cross-machine compressed air management system.

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Applications

Typical Compressed Air Applications in a WWTP

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Compressor in action in the water industry: Sewer rehabilitation

From robotic pipeline repair to epoxy pipe relining, pneumatic tool air is used extensively in trenchless sewer rehabilitation. A reliable supply of high-quality compressed air is crucial, impacting the performance and safety of the repair operations.

Typical applications: robotic rehabilitation and repair, epoxy pipe relining, pneumatic sealing cushions

Durable, dependable and efficient, KAESER’s comprehensive range of portable compressors effortlessly meet the high-quality compressed air requirements of trenchless sewer rehabilitation projects.

Blowers in use in water management: grit removal in a WWTP

Low-pressure air is essential for municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) operating aerated grit removal systems. Used to aid the separation and removal of grit particles from the influent, a precise and dependable supply of low-pressure air is critical for optimum results.

KAESER manufactures an extensive range of blower solutions, that reliably and energy-efficiently meet the low-pressure air requirements of aerated grit removal systems.

Blowers in use in water management: aeration systems for biological treatment

During biological treatment, low-pressure air is introduced into aeration tanks to oxygenate the wastewater, creating the ideal conditions for microorganisms to break down organic matter. Dependable blowers play a key role in treatment efficiency.

KAESER’s advanced and reliable blowers are designed for maximum efficiency and low energy consumption - extremely important as aeration blowers can account for up to 60% of a WWTP’s energy costs.

Compressors and blowers in use in water management: filter backwashing

Filter backwashing is a typical process found in filtration systems employed across the water management value chain. It is employed to clean the filter material in order to extend its useful life, maintain process performance and protect downstream equipment.

Whether the filter backwashing process is continuous or semi-continuous, or requires low-pressure air or compressed air, KAESER has a reliable, efficient and durable solution!

Compressors in use in water management: pneumatic control

The entire operating process at a treatment plant, e.g. adjustment of valves, gates and flaps, is often controlled using pneumatic actuators. This enables precise and reliable control even under harsh conditions (e.g. in corrosive environments or low ambient temperatures). In some cases, the compressed air network is also used for supplying air-operated pumps and for sludge drying applications.

KAESER offers an extensive selection of rotary screw compressors and compressed air treatment components to meet a wide variety of requirements in relation to pneumatic control at a wastewater treatment plant.

Use of pneumatic tools in the workshop - KAESER compressors supply the required compressed air.

In a treatment plant workshop, a dependable supply of quality compressed air is frequently required for a variety of tasks, such as operating air tools or cleaning workpieces.

For workshops that do not require constant high volumes of compressed air, reciprocating compressors from KAESER are the perfect choice. For larger workshops with constant compressed air demand, a rotary screw compressor may be the optimal solution.

Wastewater industry process diagram
Covering the compressed air requirements at a wastewater treatment plant efficiently with KAESER
In this blog post we take a closer look at the typical compressed air applications in a municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), and discuss how KAESER’s advanced and intelligent compressed air solutions can energy efficiently meet the requirements.

Featured Products

Rotary lobe blowers with OMEGA PROFILE – Plug & Work
DB series
DBC series rotary lobe blowers from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN

Maximum flow rate 21.1 m³/min | Pressure differential up to 1000 mbar, Vacuum to 500 mbar 

KAESER’s COMPACT series turnkey rotary lobe blowers, equipped with OMEGA PROFILE rotors, ensure reliable and energy-efficient performance. Fully equipped with the SIGMA CONTROL blower controller, all necessary sensors, and a star-delta starter or frequency converter, these CE and EMC-certified units significantly reduce the time and costs associated with planning, installation, documentation, and commissioning.

Rotary screw blowers with SIGMA PROFILE – Uncompromising efficiency
DBS and FBS series
DBS and FBS series rotary screw blowers from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN

Maximum flow rate 72.5 m³/min | Pressure differential up to 1100 mbar, Vacuum to 550 mbar 

KAESER rotary screw blowers featuring the energy-saving SIGMA PROFILE set new benchmarks in performance and cost-effectiveness. Our plug-and-play, turnkey solutions are ready for immediate operation, delivering reliable and energy-efficient process air across the low-pressure range. They are the solution of choice wherever process air is essential – from wastewater treatment and aeration tanks to advanced aeration and dosing processes.

PillAerator magnetic bearing turbo blowers
HP 4000 turbo blower
HP 4000 turbo blower from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN

Flow rate up to 267 m³/min | Pressure differential up to 1.3 bar 

Efficient, reliable, and versatile: KAESER turbo blowers are compact systems specifically engineered with aeration processes in mind.
Featuring frictionless magnetic bearings that require no lubrication, they ensure completely wear-free operation, eliminating the need for oil and bearing changes.

Portable rotary screw compressors – Compressed air for sustainable sewer rehabilitation
MOBILAIR M 27 PE
MOBILAIR M 27 PE portable rotary screw compressor from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN

Maximum flow rate 2.6 m³/min | Pressure up to 7 bar 

KAESER MOBILAIR compressors are the first choice for sustainable sewer rehabilitation. Reliable, powerful, and energy-efficient, these portable compressors provide pipeline robots and liners with the compressed air they need – even in confined or hard-to-reach locations.

All-in-one compressed air stations – Maximum efficiency with a compact footprint
AIRCENTER and i.Comp 8 / 9 series
AIRCENTER and i.Comp 8 / 9 from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN

Maximum flow rate 1.32 m³/min or 570 l/min | Working pressure up to 13 bar and 11 bar  

The ideal solution for the circular economy: compact KAESER compressed air systems for demanding applications in confined spaces. At the heart of the AIRCENTER is the SM 13 fluid-injected rotary screw compressor. Integrated with an energy-saving refrigeration dryer, a compressed air receiver, and the SIGMA CONTROL controller, it forms a complete, ready-to-run compressed air station. The i.Comp 8 / 9 TOWER T integrates an oil-free reciprocating compressor, a compressed air receiver, and a refrigeration dryer, all managed by the SIGMA CONTROL controller and housed beneath a robust, rotomoulded PE enclosure, making it a complete, turnkey solution.

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