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PRODUCT NEWS

Next Generation R-Series launched in India

ngersoll Rand®, a global leader in compression designed to improve overall system efficiency. In addition
Itechnologies and services, have introduced new models to the enhanced single-stage airend, the RS200 to RS250
to its line of Next Generation R-Series oil-flooded rotary models are also available with the new two-stage airend.
screw air compressors, which provide a more energy- This two-stage airend is the most efficient airend available
efficient solution for customers with high capacity today. Each compressor comes standard with Progressive
air requirements. The RS200 to RS250 models rotary Adaptive Control (PAC) Protection, VShieldTM technology,
screw air compressor will floating coolers and Ultra Coolant. These features help
reduce energy cost by keep equipment running efficiently and maximize uptime
approximately 10% for for facilities that are manufacturing around the clock.
large manufacturing
facilities. The RS200 to Innovia launches Propafilm REF
RS250 models are available
with the new, state-of-the- nnovia Films has introduced its latest high speed
art single-stage airend, or IBiaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film -
the two-stage airend that
increases airflow by up to Propafilm™ REF. This new coextruded material
16 percent. The new fixed- compliments their already well-established range of
speed models are 10 percent more efficient compared to high speed materials and increases the options for its
legacy products, while the variable speed option is up to 35 customers. Propafilm™ REF was designed with speed in
percent more efficient compared to the industry average. mind. The product presents a wide sealing range, when
compared to standard coextruded films.
The new series will enable customers in India to be more
competitive in the global environment by boosting their At typical laboratory conditions, scientists have been
productivity with a state of the art airend that delivers as able to confirm over 30°C lower heat seal threshold (the
much as 15% improved efficiency and 16% greater airflow minimum temperature required to achieve acceptable
capacity. The IE3 premium efficiency motor will help seal strength of 200g/25mm) compared to basic films. In
deliver significant energy savings and the optional variable addition to the wide seal range, this film also provides
speed drive (VSD) will further decrease energy demands.
With the launch of next generation R-Series, we continue
to push the edge of innovation to help our customers
achieve real business results, including cost reductions
and lower total cost of ownership.” “The ability for these
compressors to deliver outstanding efficiency without
compromising reliability meets the increasing demands of
industries to increase productivity while reducing energy
use,” said Kevin Kosobud, Portfolio Leader, Oil Flooded
Compressors for Compression Technologies and Services
at Ingersoll Rand. “Our Next-Generation R-Series RS200
to RS250 models help customers increase overall system
reliability and decrease their total cost of ownership
with new state-of-the-art features and performance
enhancements that save them tens of thousands of
rupees.” Ingersoll Rand has added these models to the an enhanced hot tack performance over standard films.
Next Generation R-Series portfolio allowing customers This means that the seals, when pulled still hot, resist
who run 24/7 and rely on large amounts of compressed opening on a larger range of temperatures. Combined,
air to have equipment that is as reliable as their demand. these two properties enable Propafilm™ REF to be ideally
According to internal testing, efficiency and design suited to horizontal-form-fill wrapping applications.
improvements on some of the high capacity compressors Innovia has been able to validate their laboratory
deliver up to INR 23.4 Lakhs energy cost savings over a findings with actual packaging machinery trials. SPS
two-year period per compressor compared to previous Italiana Pack systems (PFM Group), was one of the
modelsAt the core of every Ingersoll Rand Next Generation partners chosen to confirm the film’s performance.
R-Series compressor is an airend that is specifically

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