Atlas Copco has launched X-Air 850-290 portable air compressor, a drilling focused unit that doesn’t so much improve on the standards of its contemporaries, as rewrite the rule book.
Ruggedly designed to meet the needs of the demanding coal mining and water well drilling segments, the X-Air 850-290 is dual pressure – 17 bar (246psi) and 20 bar (290psi), and principally truck or excavator-mounted. It is capable of powering water well drilling approx. from 600 to 800* feet (4 & ½ inch class) and at a very economical cost-per-foot. Meanwhile, in coal mining applications it can power 6 & ½ inch class blasthole drilling at an economical cost. Compared to its contemporary, the XR1000/1100, the X-Air 850-290 is remarkably lightweight – 13%* lighter, compact – 32%* smaller, and an incredible 30%* more fuel efficient. And thanks to the latest anti-vibration mounts, having the X-Air 850-290 on board only delivers good vibes.
With an operating window that stretches from temperatures from freezing up to 55oC, the X-Air 850-290 enjoys a best-in-class canopy, advanced control electronics and easy single-sided servicing.
Tony Van Herbruggen, GM, power technique, Atlas Copco India, said: “The X-Air 850-290 is a game changing compressor that is specifically designed to meet the needs of the demanding coal mining and water well drilling sectors. Its compact dimensions, lighter weight, performance ability – not forgetting fuel efficiency – all combine to deliver great customer value. Its state-of-the art digital controller and ease of maintenance contribute to a higher return on investment and lower service costs.”
The X-Air 850-290 is powered by a six-cylinder Ashok Leyland electronic diesel engine, which at normal shaft speeds delivers 233 kW of engine power.
It combines high performance with reliability and low cost of ownership. It is also smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient than its contemporary. Experience how the X-Air from Atlas Copco rewrites the rule book.
