The GA 132 VSD is built as the GA 132 VSD\u207a – 8.5 bar and GA 132 VSD\u207a – 10 bar versions at 50 Hz, and as the GA 132 VSD\u207a – 125 psi and GA 132 VSD\u207a – 150 psi versions at 60 Hz. Every version combines with both the Pack and the Full Feature scope, so a plant picks the pressure band first and the depth of air treatment second.<\/p>\n The table below condenses the GA 132 VSD into its headline figures:<\/p>\n Each 50 Hz version of the GA 132 VSD is listed at three settings, and the FAD span inside every row covers the full VSD speed range at that setting. FAD is measured at 7 bar for the 8.5 bar version and at 9.5 bar for the 10 bar version:<\/p>\n The installed motor power stays at 132 kW across all settings, and the sound level holds at 77 dB(A) at the work station. The 8.5 bar version peaks at 485 l\/s (1,028 cfm) on its minimum setting, and the 10 bar version peaks at 402 l\/s (852 cfm). Moving from the minimum to the maximum pressure setting inside one version trims the peak flow by 58 to 83 l\/s, which is the trade-off for the higher pressure band.<\/p>\n The 60 Hz versions keep the three-setting structure, with the pressure bands written in psi and the motor rated at 175 hp:<\/p>\n The 125 psi version peaks at 485 l\/s (1,028 cfm) on its minimum setting, and the 150 psi version peaks at 402 l\/s (852 cfm). At 60 Hz reference conditions, the pressure dew point of the integrated refrigerant dryer sits between 2\u00b0C and 3\u00b0C (36\u00b0F to 37\u00b0F).<\/p>\n The footprint of the GA 132 VSD depends on the branch, and the integrated dryer of the Full Feature adds length to the package:<\/p>\n The Full Feature package is 400 mm longer and 450 kg heavier than the Pack, because the refrigerant dryer module rides inside the same canopy. Width and height are shared at 1,785 mm and 2,020 mm, so floor planning comes down to the length difference between the two branches.<\/p>\n Energy dominates the operating bill of a compressor: over 80 percent of its lifecycle cost is the energy it consumes, and compressed air generation can account for more than 40 percent of a plant’s electricity bill. The GA 132 VSD attacks that share with variable speed drive. The motor speed follows the air demand automatically, energy savings reach up to 35 percent, and the average lifecycle cost of the compressor drops by 22 percent.<\/p>\n The flow table above shows what that means in practice. Inside every setting, the FAD span runs from a quarter of the peak output up to the full figure, so the machine tracks a demand curve that swings between weekend idling and full production without stepping between fixed load points. For a plant whose consumption rises and falls with shifts, orders or seasons, that span is the difference between paying for unloaded running and paying only for the air actually used.<\/p>\n The integrated design holds the net pressure band within 0.10 bar (1.5 psi), and the compressor carries no speed windows that would jeopardize the savings or the stable net pressure. Turndown is maximized to 70-75 percent, so the GA 132 VSD keeps regulating deep into low demand instead of unloading early.<\/p>\n The highly efficient frequency converter sits in its own cubicle and stays stable in ambient temperatures up to 50\u00b0C \/ 122\u00b0F. The electric motor is designed for low operating speeds with dedicated attention to motor and compressor cooling, and the whole drive train is EMC tested and certified so compressor operation does not influence external sources and vice versa. Mechanical enhancements keep every component below critical vibration levels throughout the entire speed range.<\/p>\n El sistema opcional de recuperaci\u00f3n de energ\u00eda consta de un intercambiador de calor de acero inoxidable integrado con un circuito controlado por termostato. Recupera hasta el 78 % de la energ\u00eda del motor integrado y del circuito de aceite del elemento en forma de agua tibia o agua caliente, sin que ello afecte negativamente al rendimiento del compresor. En las instalaciones con alimentaci\u00f3n de caldera, procesos de lavado o carga de calefacci\u00f3n de espacios, ese calor recuperado sustituye al combustible o la electricidad que, de otro modo, la instalaci\u00f3n tendr\u00eda que consumir.<\/p>\n SmartInjection is the technology at the heart of the element. It provides the exact amount of oil the compression element requires, so the element works at peak efficiency across changing conditions instead of at a fixed compromise. Oil flows separately to the bearings for longer life and greater uptime, and the motor itself is oil-cooled, which removes the service interventions a conventional air-cooled motor needs. The drive train pairs the element with an IE4 class motor or better, and the air-cooled VSD FF branch carries an IE5 permanent magnet motor.<\/p>\n The drive train of the GA 132 VSD is IP66 rated, which seals it completely against environmental dust and moisture. That rating is what lets the compressor run reliably in the toughest conditions: cement dust, mine particulates and humid intake air stay outside the drive train. The package operates at ambient temperatures up to 55\u00b0C \/ 131\u00b0F, the high ambient variant extends the fixed speed pack to 55\u00b0C and the VSD pack to 50\u00b0C, and the air-cooled VSD FF runs at temperatures up to 46\u00b0C \/ 115\u00b0F as standard.<\/p>\n In the GA 132 VSD Full Feature, the refrigeration dryer is fully integrated in the compressor unit. The all-in-one layout reduces the floor space needed for the compressor room and removes the piping installation work a standalone dryer requires. The typical pressure dew point of the refrigerant dryer is 3\u00b0C (37.4\u00b0F) at reference conditions, and the dew point is continuously monitored while the machine runs.<\/p>\n El exclusivo y patentado sistema \u00abSave Cycle Control\u00bb detiene la secadora cada vez que el compresor se detiene o se encuentra en modo de descarga, lo que reduce el consumo energ\u00e9tico del sistema de tratamiento de aire. En cuanto al sistema de aceite, el separador utiliza varios cartuchos m\u00e1s peque\u00f1os en lugar de un \u00fanico tambor grande, lo que simplifica y acorta las tareas de mantenimiento y minimiza el arrastre de aceite hacia la corriente de aire.<\/p>\n The Elektronikon MK5 Touch controller runs the GA 132 VSD from one full-color touch display. Clear icons and intuitive navigation give fast access to all of the important settings and data, the controller monitors the running conditions and the maintenance status, and the built-in remote control and notification functions come with a simple integrated webpage as standard. Support covers 31 different languages, including character-based languages.<\/p>\n SMARTLINK monitors the compressed air installation over the ethernet: customized reports track the energy efficiency of the compressor room, components are replaced on time to keep uptime high, and early warnings avoid breakdowns and production loss. With the Elektronikon unit controller, a plant switches between two setpoints manually or automatically, and the sophisticated algorithm runs the drive motor only when needed while the desired setpoint is maintained.<\/p>\n Installations with several machines add Optimizer 4.0. It starts and stops compressors to minimize excess pressure, regulates the VSD so the output stays proportional to the demand, and adjusts the system pressure automatically to compensate for pressure drops caused by filters, piping and dryers. The result is the full energy saving potential of VSD across the whole compressor room instead of a single machine.<\/p>\n General industry runs the GA 132 VSD wherever the air demand moves with the production program: packing and palletizing lines, actuated valves and tools, and the daily workload of a production hall. Metal plants use it for instrumentation, plant air and the pneumatic conveying of raw materials or ash, and power plants keep a continuous supply of compressed air for soot blowing and fly ash handling.<\/p>\n Mining operations run the GA 132 VSD for dust bag filtration, service air, ventilation air and pneumatic tools, where reliability and robustness decide the shift plan. Cement works are among the biggest consumers of compressed air, with most of the air spent on transporting raw materials inside the factory. Moisture and dust in the environment impair compressor performance and push energy and maintenance costs up, and this is exactly where the IP66 drive train, the grouped service area and the slide out coolers of the platform earn their place.<\/p>\n Las piezas de recambio est\u00e1n agrupadas para facilitar el acceso; todos los componentes est\u00e1n dise\u00f1ados para facilitar su mantenimiento, y el dise\u00f1o patentado en forma de p\u00f3rtico permite un acceso completo a cada componente cuando se requiere un mayor acceso. Cada componente est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ado para reducir a la mitad el tiempo de mantenimiento en comparaci\u00f3n con los dise\u00f1os tradicionales, lo que mantiene un alto nivel de disponibilidad a lo largo de la vida \u00fatil de la m\u00e1quina. Los planes de mantenimiento opcionales cubren las reparaciones, el mantenimiento preventivo y las piezas de recambio, y los fluidos y lubricantes de Atlas Copco est\u00e1n adaptados al equipo con aditivos antioxidantes y antiespumantes.<\/p>\n![\"Atlas](\"https:\/\/www.compressorpartsmall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Atlas-Copco-GA-132-VSD-FF-1-300x300.webp\")
Technical Specifications of the GA 132 VSD<\/h2>\n
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\n Par\u00e1metro<\/th>\n Valor<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Modelo<\/td>\n Atlas Copco GA 132 VSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tipo de compresor<\/td>\n Tornillo rotativo con lubricaci\u00f3n por aceite, refrigerado por aire o por agua<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Control de capacidad<\/td>\n Variable speed drive (VSD\u207a)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Potencia del motor instalado<\/td>\n 132 kW \/ 175 hp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Versiones de presi\u00f3n<\/td>\n GA 132 VSD+ – 8.5 bar and – 10 bar (50 Hz); – 125 psi and – 150 psi (60 Hz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Presi\u00f3n de trabajo<\/td>\n 5-10.9 bar(e) \/ 72-158 psig by setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entrega gratuita por v\u00eda a\u00e9rea<\/td>\n 95-485 l\/s by setting (5.7-29.1 m\u00b3\/min \/ 201-1,028 cfm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Nivel sonoro<\/td>\n 77-78 dB(A) en el puesto de trabajo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Punto de roc\u00edo, todas las funciones<\/td>\n 3 \u00b0C \/ 37 \u00b0F en condiciones de referencia del secador<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Frecuencia<\/td>\n 50 Hz y 60 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Datos nominales a 50 Hz<\/h3>\n
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\n Modelo<\/th>\n Escenario<\/th>\n Presi\u00f3n de trabajo<\/th>\n FAD (l\/s)<\/th>\n FAD (m\u00b3\/min)<\/th>\n FAD (cfm)<\/th>\n Ruido<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 8.5 bar<\/td>\n M\u00ednimo<\/td>\n 5 bar(e) \/ 72 psig<\/td>\n 104-485<\/td>\n 6.2-29.1<\/td>\n 220-1,028<\/td>\n 77 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 8.5 bar<\/td>\n Nominal<\/td>\n 7 bar(e) \/ 101 psig<\/td>\n 101-463<\/td>\n 6.1-27.8<\/td>\n 214-981<\/td>\n 77 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 8.5 bar<\/td>\n M\u00e1ximo<\/td>\n 8,5 bar(e) \/ 123 psig<\/td>\n 100-427<\/td>\n 6.0-25.6<\/td>\n 212-905<\/td>\n 77 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 10 bar<\/td>\n M\u00ednimo<\/td>\n 6 bar(e) \/ 87 psig<\/td>\n 102-402<\/td>\n 6.1-24.1<\/td>\n 216-852<\/td>\n 77 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 10 bar<\/td>\n Nominal<\/td>\n 9,5 bar(e) \/ 138 psig<\/td>\n 97-396<\/td>\n 5.8-23.8<\/td>\n 206-839<\/td>\n 77 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 10 bar<\/td>\n M\u00e1ximo<\/td>\n 10 bar(e) \/ 145 psig<\/td>\n 96-391<\/td>\n 5.8-23.5<\/td>\n 203-828<\/td>\n 77 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Datos nominales a 60 Hz<\/h3>\n
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\n Modelo<\/th>\n Escenario<\/th>\n Presi\u00f3n de trabajo<\/th>\n FAD (l\/s)<\/th>\n FAD (m\u00b3\/min)<\/th>\n FAD (cfm)<\/th>\n Ruido<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 125 psi<\/td>\n M\u00ednimo<\/td>\n 5 bar(e) \/ 72 psig<\/td>\n 104-485<\/td>\n 6.2-29.1<\/td>\n 220-1,028<\/td>\n 78 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 125 psi<\/td>\n Nominal<\/td>\n 6.9 bar(e) \/ 100 psig<\/td>\n 101-466<\/td>\n 6.1-28.0<\/td>\n 214-987<\/td>\n 78 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 125 psi<\/td>\n M\u00e1ximo<\/td>\n 9,1 bar(e) \/ 132 psig<\/td>\n 98-412<\/td>\n 5.9-24.7<\/td>\n 208-873<\/td>\n 78 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 150 psi<\/td>\n M\u00ednimo<\/td>\n 6 bar(e) \/ 87 psig<\/td>\n 102-402<\/td>\n 6.1-24.1<\/td>\n 216-852<\/td>\n 78 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 150 psi<\/td>\n Nominal<\/td>\n 10.4 bar(e) \/ 151 psig<\/td>\n 96-378<\/td>\n 5.8-22.7<\/td>\n 203-801<\/td>\n 78 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD\u207a – 150 psi<\/td>\n M\u00e1ximo<\/td>\n 10,9 bar(e) \/ 158 psig<\/td>\n 95-372<\/td>\n 5.7-22.3<\/td>\n 201-788<\/td>\n 78 dB(A)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Dimensiones y peso<\/h3>\n
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\n Sucursal<\/th>\n Peso<\/th>\n Dimensiones (largo \u00d7 ancho \u00d7 alto)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD, Pack<\/td>\n 2,500 kg \/ 5,512 lb<\/td>\n 2.500 \u00d7 1.785 \u00d7 2.020 mm (98,5 \u00d7 70,3 \u00d7 79,5 pulgadas)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n GA 132 VSD, Full Feature<\/td>\n 2,950 kg \/ 6,504 lb<\/td>\n 2.900 \u00d7 1.785 \u00d7 2.020 mm (114,2 \u00d7 70,3 \u00d7 79,5 pulgadas)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n VSD\u207a Flow Matching and Energy Efficiency<\/h2>\n
Estabilidad de la presi\u00f3n y rango de regulaci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n
Recuperaci\u00f3n de energ\u00eda en forma de agua caliente<\/h3>\n
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SmartInjection and the Sealed Drive Train<\/h2>\n
Protecci\u00f3n IP66 y resistencia a las condiciones ambientales<\/h3>\n
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Art\u00edculo completo: El secador de refrigerante integrado<\/h2>\n
Control del ciclo de ahorro y separaci\u00f3n de aceite<\/h3>\n
Supervisi\u00f3n y control<\/h2>\n
SMARTLINK y Optimizer 4.0<\/h3>\n
Opciones que ampl\u00edan el paquete<\/h3>\n
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Applications of the GA 132 VSD<\/h2>\n
Service and Support Around the GA 132 VSD<\/h2>\n
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