Descripción
The Atlas Copco ZT 160 VSD is the 160 kW air-cooled machine at the top of the ZR/ZT 110-160 oil-free range, a variable speed drive compressor whose integrated converter adjusts the motor speed to the air demand of the plant in real time. The compression chambers run completely free of oil, the package carries the ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) certification verified by TÜV, and the Full Feature build with the iMD adsorption dryer lives inside the same frame.
Two pressure variants at 8.6 and 10.4 bar(e) cover free air delivery from 144 to 410 l/s across their minimum, effective and maximum settings. The air-cooled circuit rejects the heat of compression into the room air, which keeps the installation free of any water dependency. The VSD+ build completes the picture, with dual NEOS drives and a permanent magnet motor stretching the 10.4 bar envelope to 79 to 436 l/s.
Where the ZT 160 VSD Sits in the Oil-Free Range
The ZR/ZT 110-160 range serves the plants whose oil-free demand has outgrown the compact 55-90 class but has not yet reached the ZR/ZT 200-355 VSD+ machines, and the ZT 160 VSD carries 160 kW of installed motor power at the top of the range. The letter Z marks the oil-free architecture: the compression elements never inject oil into the air stream, so no oil carry-over reaches the process.
Atlas Copco pioneered oil-free air technology over sixty years and became the first manufacturer awarded CLASS 0 certification. The ZT 160 VSD brings that standard into the air-cooled 160 kW class, and the package arrives as a complete all-in-one installation: place it on a flat floor, connect the power line and the air outlet, and push the start button. The 110 kW entry of the same air-cooled VSD line runs the ZT 110 VSD.
Dos variantes: de mínimo a máximo
Each pressure variant of the ZT 160 VSD works across a band from minimum to maximum, and each row adds one fact:
- Mínimo: el ajuste de presión de trabajo más bajo de la variante, en el que la máquina ofrece su mayor caudal de aire libre para redes que funcionan en un amplio rango de presión.
- Efectivo: el ajuste nominal de la red, en el que el convertidor equilibra el caudal y la presión para el perfil de carga diario.
- Máxima: la presión máxima de funcionamiento de la variante, en la que el equipo sigue proporcionando un caudal estable incluso en los puntos más exigentes de la planta.
Every setting combines with the standard package or the Full Feature build with the integrated iMD dryer. Plants with a cooling water main on site pick the water-cooled ZR 160 VSD of the same rating.
Technical Specifications of the ZT 160 VSD
The table below condenses the ZT 160 VSD into its headline figures:
| Parámetro | Valor |
|---|---|
| Modelo | Atlas Copco ZT 160 VSD |
| Tipo de compresor | Compresor de tornillo sin aceite, refrigerado por aire |
| Control de capacidad | Variador de velocidad |
| Potencia del motor instalado | 160 kW / 215 hp |
| Variantes de presión | 8,6 / 10,4 bar(e) |
| Entrega gratuita por vía aérea | 144-410 l/s by variant and setting (8.6-24.6 m³/min / 305-868 cfm) |
| Compilación VSD+ | 10.4 bar(e) class, 79-436 l/s, dual NEOS drives |
| Nivel sonoro | 79 dB(A) en el puesto de trabajo |
| Pureza del aire | ISO 8573-1 CLASE 0 (2010), certificado por TÜV |
| Frecuencia | 50 Hz y 60 Hz |
Datos nominales de la variante de 8,6 bar
El rendimiento de la unidad se mide de acuerdo con la norma ISO 1217, anexos C y E, edición 4 (2009), tomando como referencia el caudal de aire libre en función de la presión de trabajo efectiva de la variante:
| Escenario | Presión (bar(e)) | FAD (l/s) | FAD (m³/min) | FAD (cfm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZT 160 VSD – 8.6, Minimum | 4 | 144-410 | 8.7-24.6 | 305-868 |
| ZT 160 VSD – 8.6, Maximum | 8.6 | 144-385 | 8.6-23.0 | 305-815 |
In the official table the effective setting of 7 bar(e) shares the printed free air delivery band of the minimum setting, and the m³/min and cfm columns follow the printed values of the official table. The sound pressure level holds at 79 dB(A) across the whole variant, and the 8.6 bar variant delivers up to 410 l/s at its widest band.
Datos nominales de la variante de 10,4 bar
La variante de 10,4 bar traslada la misma arquitectura al rango de presión más alto:
| Escenario | Presión (bar(e)) | FAD (l/s) | FAD (m³/min) | FAD (cfm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZT 160 VSD – 10.4, Minimum | 6.5 | 165-378 | 9.9-22.7 | 305-801 |
| ZT 160 VSD – 10.4, Maximum | 10.4 | 191-361 | 11.5-21.6 | 406-765 |
The effective setting of 9 bar(e) shares the printed free air delivery band of the minimum setting in the official table as well. The noise level is the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the work station, measured according to ISO 2151: 2008 using ISO 9614-2, with a total uncertainty value of 3 dB(A).
Datos nominales de la versión VSD+
The VSD+ build extends the ZT 160 VSD in the 10.4 bar class with dual NEOS drives and a permanent magnet motor. The dual drive system regulates the machine from 28 to 100 percent of load without unloaded operation and keeps the compression working at optimal efficiency at any pressure, and the unit performance follows the same ISO 1217 measurement basis:
| Escenario | Presión (bar(e)) | FAD (l/s) | FAD (cfm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZT 160 VSD+ – 10.4, Minimum | 4 | 79-436 | 168-925 |
| ZT 160 VSD+ – 10.4, 9 bar setting | 9 | 78-410 | 164-869 |
| ZT 160 VSD+ – 10.4, Maximum | 10.4 | 76-391 | 161-829 |
In the Full Feature build, iMD, the rated data reads 125 to 434 l/s (265 to 920 cfm) at the minimum setting, 123 to 407 l/s at 9 bar and 122 to 387 l/s (258 to 820 cfm) at the maximum of 10.4 bar.
Dimensiones y peso
The ZT 160 VSD shares its frame with the whole 110-160 VSD range, and the air-cooled design carries the cooler inside the package:
| Sucursal | Peso | Dimensiones (largo × ancho × alto) |
|---|---|---|
| ZT 160 VSD, Standard | 3.850 kg / 8.500 lb | 3.400 × 1.660 × 2.150 mm (134 × 65 × 85 pulgadas) |
| ZT 160 VSD, Full Feature iMD | 4 250 kg / 9 400 lb | 4.085 × 1.660 × 2.150 mm (160 × 65 × 85 pulgadas) |
No se necesitan cimientos para ninguna de las dos ramas. El equipo se instala directamente sobre el suelo liso de la sala de compresores, y el diseño refrigerado por aire elimina de la planificación de la instalación la tubería principal de agua de refrigeración, el tratamiento del agua y la gestión de la condensación.
Variador de velocidad sin pérdidas por descarga
The integrated converter of the ZT 160 VSD varies the speed of the compression elements between 30 and 100 percent, so the delivered air follows the demand of the plant instead of the on-off pattern of a fixed-speed machine. Full regulation eliminates the unload losses, and no compressed air is blown off to the atmosphere when the demand drops.
The converter and the motor live inside the compressor frame as one engineered unit, which keeps the electrical installation to a single connection point and removes the torque peaks and stress of a across-the-line start. Plants with a steady consumption profile instead of a swinging one pick the fixed-speed ZT 160 of the same rating.
Air Cooling Without a Water Main
Air cooling defines the ZT branch of the range. The cooling circuit rejects the heat of compression into the room air, which keeps the package free of any water dependency and holds the installation simple. The sound pressure level reads 79 dB(A) at the work station on both variants of the ZT 160 VSD.
Because the heat leaves through the cooling air stream, ducting options can route the warm air out of the machine room or recover it for space heating in the cold season, which turns part of the compression energy back into a site resource instead of venting it into the workshop.
Pureza del aire de clase 0, verificada por TÜV
The ZT 160 VSD belongs to the oil-free range certified according to ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010). TÜV type-tested the range with the most rigorous methodologies available, measuring all possible oil forms across a range of temperatures and pressures, and found no traces of oil at all in the output air stream. CLASS 0 is the most stringent class of the standard: the total oil concentration is as specified by the equipment user or supplier and more stringent than class 1.
That certification is what makes the ZT 160 VSD the default choice where a single trace of oil costs a batch: food and beverage lines running fermentation, packaging and filling, electronics plants cleaning chips and boards, petrochemical operations in extreme heat and humidity, and pharmaceutical production from tablet coating to bottling.
Artículo completo: El secador por adsorción integrado iMD
In the Full Feature build, the iMD adsorption dryer eliminates the moisture before it enters the air net. The dryer regenerates with the heat of the compressor, so no external energy is needed to dry the air, and the whole drying function lives inside the compressor package instead of beside it. The Full Feature branch is available on the 8.6 bar variant of the ZT 160 VSD.
Control y supervisión
El controlador de la unidad Elektronikon gestiona el compresor y el convertidor integrado desde un único sistema de control. La pantalla muestra las condiciones de funcionamiento mediante iconos claros y una navegación intuitiva, supervisa el estado de mantenimiento y emite avisos proactivos de mantenimiento, alarmas en caso de averías y paradas de seguridad. Las funciones integradas de control remoto y notificación vienen de serie con comunicación a través de Ethernet.
SMARTLINK y opciones
The option list of the ZT 160 VSD tailors the package to the plant:
- SMARTLINK: supervisión en línea de los datos del sistema de aire comprimido con avisos de alerta y programación del mantenimiento.
- Opciones de conductos: el aire caliente de refrigeración se expulsa fuera de la sala de máquinas o se recupera para la calefacción de los espacios durante la temporada de frío.
- Filtro de partículas de larga duración y otras opciones para la calidad del aire, para materiales de recubrimiento específicos y objetivos de pureza exigentes.
- Embalaje en caja de madera, certificados de materiales, certificado de ensayo y ensayo de rendimiento realizado ante testigos: para una instalación controlada y una recepción documentada.
Applications of the ZT 160 VSD
Food and beverage plants run the ZT 160 VSD for fermentation, aeration, transportation, filling and capping, where the CLASS 0 certification removes the contamination risk from the audit trail. Electronics manufacturers use the clean, dry air for removing microscopic debris from chip and board surfaces, and petrochemical sites value the machine’s ability to run in extreme temperatures and humidity conditions around the clock.
Pharmaceutical production completes the picture, from fermentation and tablet coating to packing and bottling, where 100 percent oil-free air protects both the process and the brand. Where the demand of the network grows beyond one machine, the plant adds a second ZT 160 VSD or steps up to the larger models of the range.
Service and Support Around the ZT 160 VSD
The ZT 160 VSD is built for long overhaul intervals, few service interventions and minimal maintenance cost, and every machine is tested before delivery to ensure it meets the specifications. A global service operation with field service engineers across 160 countries backs the installed base, and genuine Atlas Copco parts keep the package at its rated performance.
Seadweer supplies genuine Atlas Copco spare parts and service kits for the ZT 160 VSD and its Full Feature branch. Send us the compressor model together with the parts you need, and the correct items are confirmed with the quotation in one pass.
Preguntas frecuentes
What does the ZT 160 VSD deliver at 8.6 bar?
At the maximum setting of 8.6 bar(e) the machine delivers 144 to 385 l/s, and across the full minimum-to-maximum band of the variant it covers 144 to 410 l/s. Free air delivery is referenced to the effective working pressure according to ISO 1217, annex C and E, edition 4 (2009).
Is the ZT 160 VSD air-cooled?
Yes. The ZT letter marks the air-cooled branch of the ZR/ZT range: the cooling circuit rejects the heat of compression into the room air, so no cooling water main is needed. The sound level reads 79 dB(A), and the water-cooled equivalent is the ZR 160 VSD.
¿Hasta qué punto está libre de aceite el aire?
The ZT 160 VSD carries the ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) certification verified by TÜV, the most stringent class of the standard. TÜV testing found no traces of oil at all in the output air stream across the tested range.
¿Qué incluye la versión «Full Feature»?
La función «Full Feature» integra el secador por adsorción iMD en el conjunto del compresor. El secador se regenera con el calor del compresor, por lo que no se necesita energía externa; el peso del conjunto pasa de 3.850 kg a 4.250 kg, mientras que la longitud aumenta de 3.400 mm a 4.085 mm.
¿Hasta qué punto se puede reducir la velocidad?
The converter regulates the motor speed between 30 and 100 percent, which eliminates the unload losses of a fixed-speed machine. That is why the ZT 160 VSD fits plants whose air demand swings between shifts and seasons instead of holding one steady level. The VSD+ build goes further: dual NEOS drives regulate from 28 to 100 percent of load, the widest operating range of the class, without unloaded running.
How loud is the ZT 160 VSD?
El nivel de presión acústica en el puesto de trabajo es de 79 dB(A) en ambas variantes. El valor se ha determinado conforme a la norma ISO 2151:2008, utilizando el método ISO 9614-2, y presenta una incertidumbre total de 3 dB(A).
Markku Salonen –
Our new molding shop had no cooling water circuit, so the air-cooled ZT 160 VSD was the natural pick. The converter follows the load swings of the presses without unload losses, the package reads 79 dB(A) beside the line, and the Full Feature dryer delivers dry air straight from the machine. Seadweer confirmed the right build from our model and pressure in one reply.