Quiet compressor for workshops

For comparable use, a screw compressor is noticeably quieter than a piston compressor: it compresses air through the continuous rotation of two screws, without the hammering of a piston. It is generally housed in a soundproofed enclosure. The noise level of each AIRSTAHL model is given on its technical data sheet.

Because it compresses air in bursts: each movement of the piston produces an impact, hence the characteristic hammering. The noise increases further if it stands on a floor that resonates, is rigidly connected to the network or has clogged filters. Better installation helps, but switching to a screw compressor makes a real difference to comfort.

Yes, especially with an enclosed screw compressor, but a dedicated room or a location away from the workstations is still preferable. In any case, the location must be well ventilated, as the compressor needs fresh air to cool down. Stand it level on a stable floor and leave space around it for maintenance.

Move it away from workstations or isolate it in a ventilated room, stand it on a stable floor that does not resonate and connect it to the network with a flexible hose so that vibrations are not transmitted. Regular maintenance also matters: a machine with clogged filters is noisier. Never shut the compressor in an unventilated box, as it would overheat.

It is not compulsory, but it is ideal for noise and for the cleanliness of the intake air. The room must be ventilated to remove the heat given off by the machine, and kept frost-free. Also plan for condensate disposal and clear access for maintenance.

AIRSTAHL screw compressors start at 5.5 kW, a power rating suited to a small workshop that uses air all day. The 7.5 kW 4-in-1 combines compressor, 420 L air receiver, dryer and filtration, which simplifies installation when space is tight. The configurator on our website helps you choose the power rating according to your tools.