What arrives on the skid
A skid-mounted laser compressor brings the compressor, receiver, dryer and filters already mounted and piped on one frame. The models in this family are built around 20 bar working pressure (1.6 MPa) with 30, 37 and 60 kW drives - a dedicated high pressure supply for the cutting machine rather than a tap off the workshop header.
Site checklist
| Item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Base | Level, load-bearing and able to take the skid's weight plus vibration isolation |
| Route in | Door widths, turning space and lifting points; a skid that cannot enter the building is a site problem, not a factory one |
| Power | Voltage, frequency and breaker size matched to the build - 380/400/415 V 50 Hz or 220/380/440 V 60 Hz |
| Ventilation | Airflow to remove the package's heat; a closed room will run the dryer outside its design point |
| Drain | A route for condensate, with separation where oil is present |
| Service space | Clearance on the sides the panels open from |
Why pressure is the deciding number
Laser assist air at 20 bar is a different duty from workshop air at 8. The package is sized for continuous operation at that pressure, and the downstream system - hose, fittings, filters - must be rated for it too. Substituting a standard 10 bar hose because it fits is the most common way a laser installation fails inspection.
Cooling and air quality
- Cooling - confirm whether the package is air or water cooled and, if water cooled, the supply temperature and quality.
- Dryer - the dew point requirement comes from the cutting process, not from the compressor.
- Filtration - oil aerosol reaching the protective window is an expensive failure; the filter chain is part of the package's job.
- Receiver - sized for the cutting cycle so pressure does not dip between pierces.
Browse the range on the skid mounted laser compressor collection page.
Tell us the working pressure, flow and site conditions and we will propose a configuration. Contact OPPAIR.