{"id":194,"date":"2026-07-09T08:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/?p=194"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:27:05","slug":"electric-motor-for-air-compressor-drives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/it\/electric-motor-for-air-compressor-drives\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Motor for Air Compressor Drives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<p><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#071828 0%,#0a2240 45%,#0e2e58 70%,#0a1f35 100%); border-radius: 14px; margin: 0 0 40px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 320px;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -40px; width: 420px; height: 420px; background: radial-gradient(circle,rgba(30,111,168,0.35) 0%,transparent 65%); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -60px; width: 360px; height: 360px; background: radial-gradient(circle,rgba(14,46,88,0.5) 0%,transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#1e6fa8,#5bb3f0,#1e6fa8);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 52px 40px 50px;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"width: 24px; height: 3px; background: #5bb3f0; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5bb3f0;\">Korea Ever-Power \u00b7 Y2 Series \u00b7 Air Compressor Motor Selection Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 24px; height: 3px; background: #5bb3f0; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"font-size: clamp(24px,4vw,40px); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.15; max-width: 740px; letter-spacing: -0.5px;\">Electric Motor for Air Compressor Drives:<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #5bb3f0;\">Reciprocating, Rotary Screw and Scroll Selection Guide<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #b0d4f0; margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 680px; line-height: 1.75;\">Air compressors are one of the most power-intensive and continuously operated industrial drives. The motor driving a compressor must handle high starting torque on reciprocating types, sustain full rated power at S1 continuous duty for 8 to 24 hours per day, and maintain Class F insulation integrity in the elevated ambient temperature of a compressor room. The Korea Ever-Power Y2 series in 2-pole and 4-pole configurations is the correct motor specification for reciprocating piston compressors, rotary screw compressors, and scroll compressors in factory, workshop, and industrial utility applications from 1.5 to 200 kW.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;\"><span style=\"background: rgba(30,111,168,0.28); border: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.4); border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #c5e4f8;\">S1 Continuous Duty<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(30,111,168,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.25); border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #9fcee8;\">High Starting Torque<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(30,111,168,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.25); border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #9fcee8;\">IE3 Energy Efficient<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(30,111,168,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.25); border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #9fcee8;\">IP55 Compressor Room<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(30,111,168,0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.25); border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #9fcee8;\">1.5\u2013200 kW<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SPEC STRIP --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 40px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 110px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); color: #fff; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 3px;\">S1<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #9fcee8;\">Continuous 24hr duty<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 110px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); color: #fff; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 3px;\">2.5\u00d7 T<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #9fcee8;\">LRT for reciprocating<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 110px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); color: #fff; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 3px;\">IE3<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #9fcee8;\">Premium efficiency<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 110px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); color: #fff; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 3px;\">IP55<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #9fcee8;\">Dusty compressor room<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 110px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); color: #fff; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 3px;\">Class F<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #9fcee8;\">155\u00b0C hot ambient<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 110px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); color: #fff; padding: 14px 12px; border-radius: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 3px;\">SF 1.15<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #9fcee8;\">Continuous overload margin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- HERO IMAGE --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 420px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 10px; display: block; box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(7,24,40,0.15); background: #f4f7ff;\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/three-phase-motor1.webp\" alt=\"Three-phase motor air compressor reciprocating screw scroll Korea Ever-Power Y2 IE3 S1 continuous 2-pole 4-pole\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 4px;\">Korea Ever-Power Y2 series IE3 three-phase motor for air compressor drives \u2014 the 2-pole Y2 at 2,900 rpm is the standard specification for rotary screw compressor direct-drive and belt-drive applications, while the 4-pole Y2 at 1,450 rpm suits reciprocating piston compressors requiring higher starting torque through a V-belt or direct crankshaft drive. Both deliver S1 continuous duty at rated load for 24-hour factory compressed air generation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- TOC --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0f6ff,#e8f0fb); border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px 30px; margin: 0 0 44px; border-left: 4px solid #1e6fa8;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #1e6fa8; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Contents<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: 3px 24px;\"><a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#comp-types\">1. Compressor Types and Motor Requirements<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#starting-torque\">2. Starting Torque and Motor Pole Selection<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#comp-power\">3. Compressor Motor Power Calculation<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#comp-ambient\">4. Elevated Ambient and Thermal Derating<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#ie3-saving\">5. IE3 Efficiency and Energy Cost Saving<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#y2-comp\">6. Y2 Specifications for Compressor Drives<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; display: block;\" href=\"#comp-apps\">7. Air Compressor Applications<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #0a2240; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; padding: 5px 0; display: block;\" href=\"#faqA25\">8. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 1 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-types\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">1. Compressor Types and Motor Requirements<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 6px;\">Reciprocating Piston Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\">Single-cylinder and multi-cylinder reciprocating compressors from 0.75 to 37 kW. The piston compressor imposes a cyclically varying torque load on the motor shaft as each cylinder goes through suction and compression strokes. The peak torque at the end of the compression stroke can be 2.0 to 3.0 times the average torque. The motor must start the compressor against residual pressure in the cylinder \u2014 requiring locked-rotor torque (LRT) of 2.0 to 2.5 times rated torque. The 4-pole Y2 at 1,450 rpm is the standard configuration, often belt-driven at 2:1 to 3:1 ratio to the compressor flywheel to provide smooth torque delivery through the flywheel inertia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 6px;\">Rotary Screw Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\">Twin-screw positive displacement compressors from 5.5 to 200 kW, producing continuous compressed air at 6 to 13 bar. The screw compressor has a smooth torque characteristic \u2014 no peak compression stroke torque \u2014 so starting torque is close to running torque. The 2-pole Y2 at 2,900 rpm is used for direct or gear-belt drive of the male rotor at 3,000 to 6,000 rpm. Rotary screw compressors with fixed speed motors use an inlet valve to load and unload the compressor under PLC control. Energy-efficient screw compressors use a YVF2 VFD for continuous pressure-regulated speed control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-top: 3px solid #5bb3f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 6px;\">Scroll Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\">Scroll compressors from 0.75 to 7.5 kW for small compressed air systems, HVAC chillers, and medical air. Smooth torque characteristic similar to screw compressors. Direct-coupled to the scroll orbiting mechanism at 2,900 to 3,600 rpm. Starting torque requirement is low (1.0 to 1.5 times rated). 2-pole Y2 or YS small-power motor for compact scroll compressor packages. Oil-free versions require Class H insulation for the higher ambient temperatures inside the oil-free scroll housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-top: 3px solid #5bb3f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 6px;\">Centrifugal Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\">High-speed centrifugal (turbo) air compressors from 75 to 1,000 kW for large industrial compressed air plants. Speed 5,000 to 60,000 rpm, requiring step-up gearbox or high-frequency variable speed drive. For motor frame sizes within the Y2 range (up to 200 kW), the 2-pole Y2 with integral step-up gearbox covers the lower end of the centrifugal compressor range. Above 200 kW, consult Korea Ever-Power for dedicated large compressor motor specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 2 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"starting-torque\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">2. Starting Torque and Motor Pole Selection<\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 500px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #0a2240; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\">Compressor Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 10px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Motor Poles<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 10px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Speed<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 10px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">LRT Required<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 10px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Starting Method<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f4f7ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 14px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">Reciprocating piston (belt-drive)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">4-pole<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">1,450 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; font-weight: bold; color: #dc2626;\">2.0\u20132.5\u00d7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">DOL or star-delta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 14px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">Reciprocating piston (direct)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">6-pole or 4-pole<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">960\u20131,450 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0; font-weight: bold; color: #dc2626;\">2.5\u20133.0\u00d7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">DOL preferred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f4f7ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 14px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">Rotary screw (belt or gear)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">2-pole<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">2,900 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">1.2\u20131.5\u00d7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">Star-delta or VFD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 14px; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">Scroll (direct)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">2-pole<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">2,900 rpm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">1.0\u20131.5\u00d7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">DOL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f4f7ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 14px; font-weight: 600;\">VFD screw (variable speed)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\">2-pole YVF2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\">0\u2013120 Hz<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\">Controlled by VFD<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; text-align: center;\">Ramp start via VFD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #78350f; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\">For reciprocating piston compressors on star-delta starting: verify that the motor locked-rotor torque in star connection (33% of delta LRT) is still sufficient to start the compressor against residual cylinder pressure. If the star-connection LRT is insufficient, use direct-on-line (DOL) starting with a current-limiting reactor or a soft-starter that maintains full voltage torque capability during start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 3 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-power\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">3. Compressor Motor Power Calculation<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 26px; margin: 0 0 22px; color: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Motor Power Sizing \u2014 Rotary Screw Compressor 7 bar, 1 m\u00b3\/min Free Air Delivery<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; font-size: 14px;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #9fcee8; margin: 0 0 5px;\">Theoretical power (isothermal):<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #b0d4f0; line-height: 1.8;\">P-iso = (P\u2081 \u00d7 Q \u00d7 ln(P\u2082\/P\u2081)) \u00f7 60<br \/>\nP\u2081 = 1 bar abs, Q = 1 m\u00b3\/min, P\u2082 = 8 bar abs<br \/>\nP-iso = (100,000 \u00d7 1\/60 \u00d7 ln(8)) = 3,466 W = 3.47 kW<\/p>\n<p>Actual screw efficiency: 65\u201375%<br \/>\nIndicated power = 3.47 \u00f7 0.70 = 4.96 kW<br \/>\nMechanical losses (bearings, seals): +0.5 kW<br \/>\nDrive efficiency (belt\/gear): 0.95<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #9fcee8; margin: 0 0 5px;\">Motor selection:<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #fff; line-height: 1.8;\">Shaft power required = (4.96 + 0.5) \u00f7 0.95 = 5.75 kW<br \/>\nService factor 1.15 for S1 continuous: 5.75 \u00d7 1.15 = 6.61 kW<br \/>\nSelect next standard size above: <strong style=\"color: #4ade80;\">Y2 7.5 kW 2-pole 2,900 rpm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check: 7.5 kW \u00f7 5.75 kW = 1.30 load factor \u2014 comfortable S1 rating<br \/>\nRule of thumb: 5.5\u20137.5 kW motor per 1 m\u00b3\/min at 7\u20138 bar for screw compressor<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f4f7ff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e6fa8;\">4 bar \/ 58 psi<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #0a2240; margin: 4px 0 3px;\">Low pressure utility<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">3.5\u20135.5 kW per 1 m\u00b3\/min FAD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f4f7ff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e6fa8;\">7 bar \/ 100 psi<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #0a2240; margin: 4px 0 3px;\">Standard factory air<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">5.5\u20137.5 kW per 1 m\u00b3\/min FAD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f4f7ff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #5bb3f0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e6fa8;\">10 bar \/ 145 psi<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #0a2240; margin: 4px 0 3px;\">High pressure industrial<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">7.5\u201311 kW per 1 m\u00b3\/min FAD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f4f7ff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid #5bb3f0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; color: #1e6fa8;\">13 bar \/ 188 psi<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #0a2240; margin: 4px 0 3px;\">Two-stage reciprocating<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555;\">10\u201315 kW per 1 m\u00b3\/min FAD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 4 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-ambient\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">4. Elevated Ambient Temperature and Motor Thermal Rating<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin: 0 0 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-top: 3px solid #dc2626; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Compressor Room Thermal Environment<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\">A compressor room with multiple compressors operating continuously generates significant heat from compressor jacket cooling, oil cooler rejection, and motor frame heat dissipation. Ambient temperatures of 35 to 50\u00b0C inside a compressor room are common without adequate ventilation. Standard IEC motor rating assumes 40\u00b0C maximum ambient \u2014 at 45\u00b0C the motor must be derated to approximately 92% of nameplate power, and at 50\u00b0C to approximately 83%. For compressor rooms regularly above 40\u00b0C, either derate the selected motor power or install positive mechanical ventilation of the compressor room to maintain ambient below 40\u00b0C at the motor inlet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-top: 3px solid #1e6fa8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Class F Insulation Margin<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\">The Korea Ever-Power Y2 motor is specified with Class F insulation (rated to 155\u00b0C winding temperature) but thermally rated to Class B temperature rise (80 K above ambient at rated power). This 25 K thermal margin between actual operation and Class F limit provides protection against short periods of ambient temperature above 40\u00b0C without accelerated insulation ageing. For compressor motors operating continuously at elevated ambient 40\u201350\u00b0C, the Class F insulation of the Y2 provides the necessary thermal headroom that would not be available with a Class B motor insulation system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 5 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"ie3-saving\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">5. IE3 Efficiency and Annual Energy Cost Saving<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 26px; margin: 0 0 22px; color: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 12px;\">IE2 vs IE3 Energy Saving \u2014 7.5 kW Compressor Motor, 16 hr\/day, 250 days\/year<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; font-size: 14px;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #9fcee8; margin: 0 0 5px;\">IE2 motor (90.4% efficiency at 7.5 kW):<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #b0d4f0; line-height: 1.8;\">Input power = 7,500 W \u00f7 0.904 = 8,297 W<br \/>\nAnnual energy = 8,297 \u00d7 16 \u00d7 250 \u00f7 1,000 = 33,188 kWh<br \/>\nAt 0.12 USD\/kWh: annual cost = 3,983 USD<br \/>\nMotor losses = 8,297 \u2212 7,500 = 797 W heat in compressor room<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #9fcee8; margin: 0 0 5px;\">IE3 Y2 motor (91.7% efficiency at 7.5 kW):<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #fff; line-height: 1.8;\">Input power = 7,500 W \u00f7 0.917 = 8,179 W<br \/>\nAnnual energy = 8,179 \u00d7 16 \u00d7 250 \u00f7 1,000 = 32,716 kWh<br \/>\nAt 0.12 USD\/kWh: annual cost = 3,926 USD<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #4ade80;\">Annual saving vs IE2: 57 USD \u2014 payback on IE3 premium: typically 2\u20133 years<\/span><br \/>\nMotor losses reduced by 118 W \u2192 lower compressor room heat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; margin: 0;\">For larger compressor motors (22 to 75 kW) operating 24 hours per day in continuous manufacturing plants, the annual IE3 energy saving over IE2 can reach 500 to 2,000 USD per motor, with payback on the efficiency premium within 1 year. Korea Ever-Power Y2 series motors comply with IE3 as standard \u2014 no separate efficiency class selection is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 6 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"y2-comp\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">6. Korea Ever-Power Y2 Specifications for Compressor Drives<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 22px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #444; margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">The Korea Ever-Power Y2 series covers the 1.5 to 200 kW range in 2-pole and 4-pole configurations for all air compressor motor applications. The 2-pole Y2 at 2,900 rpm suits rotary screw and scroll compressors requiring high shaft speed. The 4-pole Y2 at 1,450 rpm suits reciprocating piston compressors needing higher starting torque. IE3 efficiency is standard on all Y2 frames. IP55 is specified for compressor room installations with dust and oil mist. For VFD-controlled screw compressors requiring variable speed, replace the Y2 with the YVF2 IC416 from the <a style=\"color: #1e6fa8; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/it\/categoria-prodotto\/vfd-inverter-duty-motors\/\">VFD motor section<\/a>. The complete Y2 range is in the <a style=\"color: #1e6fa8; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/it\/categoria-prodotto\/three-phase-induction-motors\/\">three-phase motor section<\/a>. Contact <a style=\"color: #1e6fa8; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/it\/contact-us\/\">Korea Ever-Power<\/a> for compressor motor sizing assistance above 75 kW.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px;\">\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a2240,#0e2e58); border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; color: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Y2 \u2014 Air Compressor Motor Data<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Power range<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">1.5\u2013200 kW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Poles<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #5bb3f0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">2P (2,900) or 4P (1,450)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Efficiency<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">IE3 standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Insulation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Class F (155\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">IP rating<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">IP55 for compressor room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Service factor<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">1.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">Duty<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91,179,240,0.15);\">S1 continuous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; color: #9fcee8;\">LRT<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 5px 0; font-weight: 600;\">2.0\u20132.5\u00d7 (4P) \/ 1.8\u20132.2\u00d7 (2P)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SECTION 7 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-apps\" style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">7. Air Compressor Applications<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 22px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 0 12px 0 0; vertical-align: top;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block; margin: 0 0 12px; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(10,34,64,0.10);\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/app-hvac-pump-room.webp\" alt=\"Y2 three-phase motor air compressor rotary screw reciprocating Korea Ever-Power IE3 S1 continuous factory\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f4f7ff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 5px; font-size: 14px;\">Factory Compressed Air Plant<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Rotary screw compressors 7.5 to 200 kW providing 6 to 10 bar compressed air for pneumatic tools, automation, spray painting, and process equipment in manufacturing plants. Y2 2-pole, IE3, IP55, S1 continuous. Multiple compressors on a compressed air header with lead-lag control. VFD trim compressor using YVF2 for pressure band control and energy saving at partial load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 0 0 0 12px; vertical-align: top;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block; margin: 0 0 12px; box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(10,34,64,0.10);\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/app-chemical-plant.webp\" alt=\"Y2 three-phase motor air compressor workshop reciprocating piston Korea Ever-Power 4-pole high starting torque\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f4f7ff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #d0dff0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 5px; font-size: 14px;\">Workshop Reciprocating Piston Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Single-cylinder and twin-cylinder reciprocating compressors 1.5 to 15 kW for workshop air tools, spray painting, tyre inflation, and service station compressed air. Y2 4-pole, IE3, IP55, S1 or S3 duty depending on compressor control mode. Belt-drive at 1.5:1 to 3:1 to compressor flywheel. DOL starting required for full LRT to start against residual cylinder pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(200px,1fr)); gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 5px;\">Medical and Dental Air<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Oil-free scroll or piston compressors for medical grade compressed air (ISO 7396-1) supplying hospital air terminals, dental handpieces, and laboratory instruments. Y2 or YS 0.75 to 7.5 kW 2-pole. Oil-free compressors have higher ambient temperature inside the compressor housing \u2014 Class F insulation of the Y2 provides necessary thermal margin. Redundant compressors with automatic changeover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 5px;\">Food Grade Air Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Oil-free compressed air for food and beverage packaging, pneumatic conveying of food ingredients, and process air in contact with food products. Y2 2-pole 5.5 to 55 kW. Oil-free screw or piston compressors. IP55 for food factory washdown environment. Some installations require BXG stainless motor if motor is in the food contact zone of the production area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 5px;\">Mining Air Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Underground and surface mine compressed air for pneumatic drilling, rock bolting, and ventilation. Y2 4-pole or 2-pole 22 to 200 kW for large mine air compressors at 6 to 10 bar. Altitude derating for high-elevation mines. IP55 for dusty mine surface environment. Ex d YB2 required for coal mines where methane is present in the compressor room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 5px;\">Nitrogen Generator Compressor<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">Feed air compressors for nitrogen generation by pressure swing adsorption (PSA) or membrane separation, supplying nitrogen for fire suppression, packaging, and inerting. Y2 2-pole 7.5 to 75 kW for PSA feed air compressors at 8 to 12 bar. Continuous S1 duty required as PSA systems run 24 hours per day to maintain nitrogen inventory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FACTORY STRIP --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill,minmax(180px,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 44px;\">\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 130px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/about-factory-rotor-production.webp\" alt=\"Korea Ever-Power Y2 compressor motor production\" width=\"1402\" height=\"1122\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin: 5px 0 0; text-align: center;\">Motor Production<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 130px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/about-factory-qc-inspection.webp\" alt=\"Korea Ever-Power Y2 IE3 efficiency test\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin: 5px 0 0; text-align: center;\">IE3 Efficiency Test<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 130px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/about-warehouse-storage.webp\" alt=\"Korea Ever-Power Y2 motor compressor stock\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin: 5px 0 0; text-align: center;\">In Stock<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 130px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/adv-global-shipping.webp\" alt=\"Korea Ever-Power Y2 global export compressor motor\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin: 5px 0 0; text-align: center;\">Global Delivery<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<div id=\"faqA25\" style=\"margin: 0 0 44px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: #0a2240; margin: 0 0 22px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0dff0;\">8. Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #0a2240; padding: 13px 18px;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 14px;\">Why does my reciprocating compressor motor trip on overload every time it starts under load?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0; line-height: 1.75;\">Reciprocating compressor starting overload trips are almost always caused by one of three conditions: (1) the compressor control system is not unloading the cylinder pressure before restart \u2014 the compressor tries to start against the full discharge pressure remaining in the receiver, which requires much higher starting torque than starting from zero pressure. The correct restart sequence is: stop compressor, open unloader valve to release cylinder pressure, start motor with unloaded cylinder, then close unloader and resume loading after the motor reaches rated speed. Check whether the compressor control system has a restart delay and unload valve; if not, add an unloader. (2) The motor locked-rotor torque is insufficient for the loaded start; this is a motor sizing problem \u2014 replace with a motor with higher LRT (2.5 times rated) or use DOL starting instead of star-delta. (3) The overload relay trip current is set too low for the motor starting duration; adjust the overload relay to class 10 or class 20 trip characteristic for compressor starting, which allows the higher starting current for a longer time before tripping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #0a2240; padding: 13px 18px;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 14px;\">Should I use a 2-pole or 4-pole motor for a belt-drive reciprocating compressor?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0; line-height: 1.75;\">For belt-drive reciprocating compressors, the 4-pole motor at 1,450 rpm is the standard specification for several reasons. First, the 4-pole motor has higher locked-rotor torque as a percentage of rated torque (typically 2.0 to 2.5 times rated vs 1.6 to 2.0 times for a 2-pole motor of the same power), which is important for starting the compressor against residual cylinder pressure. Second, the 4-pole motor at 1,450 rpm allows the compressor to run at its design speed (typically 300 to 700 rpm for a reciprocating compressor) with a manageable belt drive ratio of 2:1 to 4:1 \u2014 the compressor flywheel and crankshaft are designed for this speed range. Using a 2-pole motor at 2,900 rpm would require a higher belt ratio (4:1 to 8:1) which increases belt slip, reduces belt life, and creates higher belt tensioning loads on the motor and compressor bearings. The 4-pole motor with moderate belt ratio is the correct engineering choice for reciprocating compressor belt drives in virtually all power ranges from 1.5 to 37 kW.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #d0dff0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"background: #0a2240; padding: 13px 18px;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 14px;\">Is it worth fitting a VFD to an existing fixed-speed screw compressor motor?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #374151; margin: 0; line-height: 1.75;\">Yes, in most factory compressed air applications with variable demand, retrofitting a VFD to the lead compressor is one of the highest-return energy-saving investments available. A fixed-speed screw compressor controls pressure by inlet valve unloading \u2014 the motor runs at full speed but the compressor delivers no air during the unloaded period. During unloading the motor still consumes approximately 25 to 35% of its full-load power. A VFD-controlled compressor reduces motor speed to match actual air demand, consuming power proportional to actual delivery rather than running at full speed when unloaded. Savings of 20 to 35% of annual compressor energy are typical for factories with variable air demand profiles. To retrofit, replace the existing standard motor with a YVF2 IC416 motor of the same power and frame, install a compatible VFD sized for the motor rated current, and set the VFD to control compressor speed to maintain the header pressure set point. The YVF2 IC416 is essential for the retrofit \u2014 a standard motor without IC416 will overheat at the reduced speeds used during partial load operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#071828 0%,#0a2240 50%,#0e2e58 100%); border-radius: 12px; padding: 44px 40px; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 20px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#1e6fa8,#5bb3f0,#1e6fa8);\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; z-index: 1;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #5bb3f0; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Korea Ever-Power \u00b7 Y2 Series \u00b7 Air Compressor Drive Motors<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Need IE3 Motors for Your Air Compressor Drives?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #b0d4f0; margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 15px; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.65;\">Korea Ever-Power Y2 series: IE3, IP55, Class F, SF 1.15, 2-pole and 4-pole, 1.5\u2013200 kW. S1 continuous compressor duty. In stock for fast delivery worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1e6fa8; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; padding: 13px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0 6px 8px;\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialelectricmotor.net\/it\/categoria-prodotto\/three-phase-induction-motors\/\">View Y2 Motor Range<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #999; text-align: right; margin: 14px 0 0;\">Edited by Cxm<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Korea Ever-Power \u00b7 Y2 Series \u00b7 Air Compressor Motor Selection Guide Electric Motor for Air Compressor Drives: Reciprocating, Rotary Screw and Scroll Selection Guide Air compressors are one of the most power-intensive and continuously operated industrial drives. 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