Hydrovane upgrades 5 Series SE compressor with enhanced capacity and convenience
Hydrovane has significantly upgraded its popular 5 Series SE rotary sliding vane compressor to offer enhanced capacity, improved space-efficiency, and simpler maintenance – all within a more compact and workshop-friendly design.
The receive capacity of the compressor has been increased from 75L to 100L, enabling it to run more efficiently for longer periods. A new sight-glass, meanwhile, gives operators an easy way to check oil levels and maintain optimal performance with minimal effort.
In addition, improved outlet pipe routing ensures smoother airflow and easier system integration, and a newly available aftercooler kit reduces moisture in the air supply to protect tools and equipment.
Compact design for tighter spaces
The 5 Series SE has been redesigned to better suit workshop-environments. Its overall length has been reduced from 1,120mm to 936mm, and a slimmed-down starter enclosure – now within the machine’s footprint – ensures both a more streamlined profile and better protection.
Furthermore, the upgraded machine now features four points of contact with the ground instead of three, for improved stability.
Easier servicing and installation
Serviceability has been simplified with the addition of an hour-counter, enabling proactive maintenance based on actual runtime. A redesigned base plate allows the machine to be lifted from either the front or rear, while the space beneath the receiver has been cleared to make installing an auto drain easier.
To further support long-term performance, a new thermal bypass valve has been added to prevent oil sludge issues before they develop.
Steve Downes, European Sales Manager at Hydrovane, comments: “Our 5 Series SE compressor has long been a favourite in automotive, manufacturing, and workshop settings. With these upgrades, it has taken another leap forward in terms of the reliability, convenience, and long-term value it offers.
“While piston machines have historically been the default choice, vane compressors actually offer several distinct advantages, including lower lifetime ownership costs, better reliability, quieter operation, and higher air quality. These benefits are only magnified in our upgraded 5 Series SE compressor.”
Models in the 5 series range include the HV01 (1.1kW), HV02 (2.2 kW) and HV04 (4 kW).
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