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Air Compressors Nottingham
Search Air supplies and installs industrial air compressors from our Nottingham depot in Lenton.
We specify Atlas Copco rotary screw, oil-free and VSD compressors for manufacturers, food producers, workshops and engineering sites across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.
As an Atlas Copco Premier Distributor since 2002 and Distributor of the Year 2022, we design compressed air systems around real air demand, pipework layout, dryer selection and lifetime energy cost.
Talk to our Nottingham team about a new compressor or system upgrade:
- Call: 0115 986 1141
- Email: air@wgsearch.co.uk
- Visit: Unit 6, The Midway, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2TS
Why Choose Search Air for Air Compressor Sales in Nottingham?
The right compressor is sized around your demand pattern, not the nearest catalogue model.
- Specify the right machine: We match rotary screw, oil-free, VSD and fixed-speed compressors to your air demand, duty cycle and working pressure.
- Reduce energy waste: We model pressure, leakage, heat recovery and control strategy before recommending a new system.
- Install and commission properly: Our engineers set up compressors, dryers, filtration and pipework so the system runs at the pressure your process actually needs.
- Plan for compliance: We consider PSSR 2000, condensate handling and ISO 8573-1 air quality during specification, not after installation.
How We Specify and Install Compressed Air Systems
A good installation starts with the site, the process and the pressure requirement.
1. Site Survey and Air Demand Check
We review compressor location, pipework runs, receiver capacity, dryer requirements, ventilation, condensate handling and existing demand before recommending equipment.
2. Size the Compressor, Dryer and Receiver
We calculate the flow, pressure and air quality your site needs, then specify the compressor package, dryer, filtration and receiver capacity around that demand.
3. Install and Commission
Our engineers install the compressor, connect pipework and ancillary equipment, verify operating pressure, check condensate control and hand over the system with clear operating guidance.
4. Plan Future Upgrades
Where the site is likely to grow, we plan for extra capacity, VSD control, heat recovery, SMARTLINK monitoring or modular AIRnet pipework before the first installation limits the next one.
Local Compressor Supply and Installation in Nottingham
Search Air operates from Unit 6, The Midway in Lenton, giving Nottingham businesses direct access to engineers who know the local industrial estates and access routes.
- Nottingham coverage: We support sites in Lenton, Colwick, Beeston, West Bridgford, Long Eaton, Blenheim Industrial Estate and Nottingham Business Park.
- New compressor packages: We supply Atlas Copco compressors, dryers, filtration, receivers, condensate treatment and AIRnet pipework.
- System upgrades: We replace inefficient fixed-speed machines, undersized dryers, leaking pipework and poorly controlled multi-compressor systems.
- Service intent: For planned maintenance, breakdowns and repair visits, use our air compressor servicing in Nottingham page.
Online Atlas Copco Compressor Examples
Compressive lists selected packaged Atlas Copco compressors online so you can check footprint, receiver size, electrical supply and starting price. These are examples from the online range, not the limit of what we can supply.
Atlas Copco G2
From £3,322.86
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Atlas Copco G5
From £3,848.33
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Atlas Copco G7
From £3,975.73
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Atlas Copco G11
From £5,362.82
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View the full online air compressor range, or ask our Nottingham team to quote larger G, GA, VSD+ and oil-free packages from the wider Atlas Copco range after a site survey.
The Atlas Copco Technology Advantage
Energy consumption accounts for most of a compressor’s lifetime cost, so we specify technology that reduces wasted running hours, pressure loss and heat loss.GA VSD+ Series (Variable Speed Drive)
For Nottingham manufacturers with changing shift patterns, a GA VSD+ compressor can match motor speed to real air demand rather than cycling at full output.
High-efficiency motor
The interior Permanent Magnet motor exceeds IE4 efficiency standards and uses oil cooling, reducing the overheating risk created by dust-blocked cooling fans.
Compact vertical design
The vertical drivetrain reduces the compressor footprint by up to 60%, which helps when floor space is tight in Lenton, Colwick or older city industrial units.
Lower unloaded losses
The Sentinel valve seals the element during stops, reducing blow-off losses when the compressor cycles between production demand peaks.
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High-efficiency motor
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Compact vertical design
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Lower unloaded losses
Z-Series (Oil-Free)
For food, pharmaceutical and life science sites, the Z-Series provides ISO 8573-1 Class 0 certified oil-free air and removes oil contamination risk at source. This standard supports Nottingham food and drink manufacturers and clean production environments.
Energy and Cost Reduction Strategies
We specify the compressor around the cost of running it, not just the cost of buying it.
- VSD control: A Variable Speed Drive compressor adjusts motor speed to match live air demand, cutting wasted idling on sites with variable production loads.
- Heat recovery: Up to 94% of compressor electrical input becomes heat. Recovery systems can redirect that heat into hot water or space heating.
- AIRScan data: Data logging measures flow, pressure and kW consumption before you commit to a new compressor.
- Leak reduction: If leakage is already pushing demand up, our compressed air leak detection in Nottingham service can quantify the loss before specification.
Compliance Built Into New Compressor Projects
A compressed air installation must be designed around legal duties as well as output.
Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR 2000)
Any system where pressure in bar multiplied by internal volume in litres exceeds 250 bar-litres requires a Written Scheme of Examination. We plan receiver selection, documentation and inspection requirements during the project.
PUWER 1998
Your equipment must be maintained in an efficient state. We hand over installed systems with the records needed for future maintenance and inspection.
Condensate Management (COSHH)
Compressor condensate is hazardous waste. We specify oil-water separation and drain control so condensate is treated before disposal.
Air Quality Standards (ISO 8573-1)
We specify dryers and filtration against the ISO 8573-1 purity class your process needs, from general manufacturing air to Class 0 oil-free air for critical production environments.
Technical Capability Snapshot
We supply compressed air systems for workshop, production and heavy industrial use.
| Compressor types | Oil-injected rotary screw, oil-free tooth, scroll and screw, reciprocating and centrifugal |
| Power range | From 2 kW workshop units to 500 kW+ industrial systems |
| Pressure range | Standard 7-13 bar(g), with high-pressure boosters available |
| Dryer types | Refrigerant, desiccant and membrane dryers |
| Monitoring | SMARTLINK remote monitoring and AIRScan data logging |
Atlas Copco Supply and Mixed-Fleet Compatibility
Atlas Copco is our core compressor range, but many Nottingham sites run mixed plant. We specify new equipment so it works with the pipework, dryers, filtration and control strategy already on site.
- Genuine Atlas Copco supply: We provide Atlas Copco compressors, dryers, filters, lubricants, AIRnet pipework and SMARTLINK monitoring.
- Mixed-fleet planning: Where a site already has HPC, Kaeser, CompAir, Ingersoll Rand or Boge equipment, we design the new package around the existing system constraints.
Your Local Compressor Partner in Nottingham
Search Air became an Employee Ownership Trust in 2024, so every engineer and project coordinator has a direct stake in doing the job properly.
If you need a new compressor, a system upgrade or a properly specified Atlas Copco installation, our Nottingham team can survey the site and give you a clear recommendation.
Book your free airCHECK. Find pressure loss, sizing issues and energy waste before you buy the next compressor.