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This section provides an overview for aftercoolers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 aftercooler manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked aftercooler companies as of December, 2024: 1.Taylor Dynamometer., 2.Compressed Air Systems, Inc., 3.Van Air Systems.
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An aftercooler is a device designed to cool compressed gases. In the automotive context, it's also referred to as an intercooler. These coolers come in two types: air-cooled and water-cooled. Their primary function is to reduce the temperature of compressed gas to a level suitable for its intended use, particularly important in air compressors where compressed air contains high moisture levels. The aftercooler condenses this moisture and facilitates its removal while cooling the gas.
Aftercoolers are attached to the discharge port of air compressors to cool the compressed air. This process also condenses water vapor from the atmosphere, which is inherent in compressed air, requiring its removal to prevent equipment damage. Additional moisture reduction can be achieved through drying filters filled with desiccants like silica gel.
Cooling is also crucial to prevent equipment damage, paint bubbling, contamination, or freezing in applications using compressed air. Aftercoolers also convert oil mist in oil-injected compressors into a liquid form for removal. Some compressors integrate aftercoolers for a more compact design.
For gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane, which reach high temperatures when compressed, aftercoolers ensure they are cooled to appropriate temperatures. Compressors dedicated to specific gases often have built-in aftercoolers.
Compression increases the velocity and reduces the distance between gas molecules, generating heat. The extent of this temperature rise is determined by the specific heat ratio, varying with the gas type. For example, ideal gases like helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, air, and carbon dioxide have specific ratios influencing their temperature increase upon compression.
Air-cooled aftercoolers use air to cool the compressed gas, typically reducing the gas temperature by about 10 degrees Celsius compared to ambient air. Water-cooled aftercoolers, on the other hand, use water for cooling and are ideal when industrial water supplies or cooling facilities like towers are available. In automotive applications, water-cooled intercoolers use radiators to cool the water with air.
Cooling of Compressed Gas: Essential for applications sensitive to heat, such as in processing animal feed, baking mixes, or plastic granules. Removal of Moisture and Oil: Effective in protecting equipment from damage caused by moisture and oil in compressed air. Utilization of Input Energy: The energy used in cooling processes like heat exchangers and blowers significantly enhances the overall utility of the compressed gas.
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KAESER COMPRESSORS, founded in Fredericksburg, VA in 1919, is a manufacturer of compressed air systems and compressed air consulting services. The company offers a wide range of products, including piston compressors, Portable compressors, Compressed air piping, System controllers, and Comprehensive air system analysis as well as various services, including, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Taylor Dynamometer, an American company founded in 1929 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer and supplier of dynamometer systems. The company’s product portfolio includes water brake engine dynamometers, hydraulic test centers, and electric motor testing systems. These products find applications in various industries, including construction, transportation, and the oil and gas industry. The company provides services including maintenance, installation, and customization, and it exports its products to various countries including the United Kingdom, China, and the Dominican Republic.
Compressed Air Systems was founded in Tampa, Florida in 1963. Compressed Air Systems supports customers in a wide array of industries including food & beverage, medical applications, industrial, electronics, fleet maintenance, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, plastics processing, CNC machine shops, and woodworking. Compressed Air Systems sells air compressors, railcar gate openers and various related products. Compressed Air Systems also offers services including audit, leak compressed air leak elimination, compressed air rentals, and turnkey packages for industrial equipment systems.
Gritco Equipment BV, established in 1990 and headquartered in Ridderkerk, Netherlands, is a manufacturer and supplier of blasting equipment and cleaning technology. The company's product portfolio includes vacuum blasting machines, mobile dust extractors, and expendable abrasives. These products find applications in various sectors, including aerospace, construction, and the marine and offshore industries. The company offers services including product catalogs and advice on operation and maintenance. It has distribution centers globally in various countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Norway.
Officine Meccaniche Industriali Srl (OMI) is based in Fogliano Redipuglia, Italy, and is a manufacturer of compressed air and industrial refrigeration products that was established in 1990 before its acquisition by Ingersoll Rand PLC in 2007. The company's portfolio comprises various products for compressed air treatment, liquid refrigeration, piping solutions, and related accessories. These include water or oil chillers, aftercoolers, butterfly valves, condensate separators, and refrigerator air dryers. The company's products are mainly used in the food and beverage, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and textile industries.
Airblast, established in 1974, based in Heerhugowaard, Netherlands, is a manufacturer of surface treatment equipment intended to engage in providing blasting and painting solutions. The company provides a complete range of blasting equipment, metalization, painting, blast equipment, and sandblasting, among others, They also specialize in developing customized solutions for specific applications. The company caters to shipyard, oil and gas, pipeline, metal, construction, and other sectors. They address inquiries through phone calls and emails.
MTA S.p.A. is a manufacturer of equipment used for treating compressed gasses and for industrial HVAC applications founded in 1980 in Tribano, Padua, Italy. The company produces a broad range of items including refrigeration dryers, solvent dispensers, and calibrators for equipment performance assessment tests. It also offers data recording and analysis, equipment calibration, and technical assistance. The company operates within CE, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certification standards. It mainly serves clients in hospitality, plastics processing, and the machine tool industry.
Aggreko, founded in 1962, is a global provider of temporary power, energy, and temperature control solutions. The company has over 60 years of experience and 6,000+ employees worldwide, It provides flexible, eco-friendly power options to industries like businesses, governments, utilities, pharmaceuticals, construction, shipping, mining, and petrochemical, among others. With a vast global presence of 60 locations, Aggreko is ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 9001 (Canada), ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certified. Their product line includes solutions like power generation, gas generators, diesel generators, industrial air conditioners, temperature control, cooling towers, rental power, and more.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Dynamometer. |
15.2%
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| 2 | Compressed Air Systems, Inc. |
15.2%
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| 3 | Van Air Systems |
10.9%
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| 4 | Aircel, LLC |
10.9%
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| 5 | Airblast |
8.7%
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| 6 | KAESER COMPRESSORS |
8.7%
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| 7 | MTA S.p.A. |
6.5%
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| 8 | Aggreko |
6.5%
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| 9 | A.T.S. s.r.l. |
4.3%
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| 10 | Shanghai ShengChang Industry Equipments Co.,Ltd |
4.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the aftercooler page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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3 | 42.9% |
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Netherlands
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1 | 14.3% |
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Italy
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1 | 14.3% |
China
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1 | 14.3% |
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Japan
|
1 | 14.3% |
