Aug 31, 2026News & Insights
New Product Release | Atlas Copco’s new ZB² VSD+ magnetic levitation compressor
Atlas Copco's new ZB² VSD+ magnetic levitation compressor has arrived, designed specifically for low-pressure applications.
New Product Release | Atlas Copco’s new ZB² VSD+ magnetic levitation compressor
Atlas Copco's new ZB² VSD+ magnetic levitation compressor has arrived, designed specifically for low-pressure applications. This new two-stage centrifugal compressor integrates high-speed impeller technology, magnetic levitation bearings, and intelligent control, featuring a highly integrated plug-and-play system design that delivers exceptional energy efficiency while providing a reliable and convenient installation and operation experience.
Thanks to its superior centrifugal technology, our products are inherently designed for outstanding energy efficiency, providing continuous and stable flow output while maintaining lower pressure fluctuations, ensuring more efficient and reliable system operation.
Exceptional Energy Efficiency
Two-stage compression combined with intercooling technology maximizes efficiency at higher pressures.
IE5 class permanent magnet motors and NEOS inverters deliver up to 98% efficiency.
VSD (Variable Frequency Drive) technology and regulating vent valves precisely match output to demand.
Plug and Play
Factory-integrated inverters, intercoolers, silencers, filtration systems, vent valves, drainage devices, and cooling water shut-off valves create a plug-and-play system.
Elektronikon intelligent controllers, combined with the SMARTLINK remote connectivity platform, enable unit protection, equipment control, and remote monitoring.
Rugged and Durable
Magnetic levitation bearings eliminate mechanical contact, lubrication requirements, and bearing wear.
Closed-loop water cooling and oil-free design protect critical components under continuous load.
Built-in capacitor energy storage system maintains bearing levitation during power outages, ensuring safe shutdown.
Designed for high efficiency and reliability
Intake System
• Separate process air and cooling air intake design effectively reduces exhaust temperature, ensuring clean and cooler air entering the compression chamber.
• High-efficiency dedicated intake filtration system ensures reliable main unit operation and extends overall machine lifespan.
Main Unit System
• IE5-class permanent magnet motor for high energy efficiency.
• Stainless steel and titanium alloy impellers enhance mechanical strength and operational reliability.
• Unique carbon ring seal design reduces internal leakage.
• Magnetic levitation bearings ensure contactless and frictionless operation.
Cooling System
• Closed-loop water cooling system improves motor reliability and operational stability.
• Uniquely designed interstage cooler achieves lower pressure loss and higher water separation efficiency.
Ventilation System
• Integrated vent silencer effectively reduces noise during unloading.
• Proportional regulating vent valve precisely adjusts flow rate according to operating conditions, ensuring the equipment always operates within its optimal efficiency range.
Control System
・Completely proprietary technology enables superior tuning and optimization of the entire system.
・Neos frequency converter with an efficiency of up to 98%.
・Built-in capacitor energy storage system provides power to the magnetic bearing controller during power outages, ensuring safe system operation.
・Equipped with an Elektronikon® intelligent controller and intuitive magnetic bearing control functions, ensuring safe operation of the equipment in the event of a power failure.
・AC choke protects the system from...
With the synergistic advantages of these innovative technologies, ZB² VSD+ is particularly suitable for applications with stringent process requirements, including fermentation processes in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, texturing processes in the textile industry, and blow molding applications in glass production. For these critical processes that heavily rely on stable air supply pressure and superior energy efficiency, ZB² VSD+ provides a reliable and efficient compressed air solution.