Aerospace + Scroll Technology
Scroll technology from Air Squared provides cutting-edge aerospace companies the one-of-a-kind compressor or vacuum pump solution they need to keep the world moving.
Today aerospace ranks among the world’s largest manufacturing industries. As the industry grows to heights, leading companies require pneumatic solutions that can overcome even the most difficult requirements.
We understand most aerospace applications require one-of-a-kind solutions. From potable water supply on commercial aircraft to advanced defense systems, companies like Airbus and Lockheed Martin have trusted Air Squared. With an incredible range of capability and over twenty-five years of design and manufacturing experience, learn how several innovations from Air Squared can support your next application.
Scroll Technology Advantage
- 100% Oil-Free
- Maintain the purity of your system with oil-free scroll technology
- High-Performance in a Compact, Lightweight Design
- Leverage innovations like spinning scroll and multi-stage scroll technology to dramatically reduce size and weight
- Quiet, Smooth Operation
- Dynamically balanced, valve-less, and near pulsation-free
- Efficient Performance
- Continuous compression and vacuum process, with no re-expansion or throttling losses
- Reliable, Durable Solution
- Long product life and simple field maintenance
Aerospace Applications
- Commercial Aircraft Potable Water Supply
- Air Separation
- Gas Sampling and Analysis
- Electronics and Galley Cooling
- Radioactive, Toxic, and Costly Gas Processing
- Vacuum Waste System
- Nitrogen and Oxygen Generation
- Waveguide Dehydration and Pressurization
- Semiconductor Process Gas Handling
- General Weapon and Military Development
Spotlight on Aerospace
Aerospace Projects and Products
From space-saving innovations like spinning scroll technology, to a scroll pump onboard the Mars 2020 rover, learn about past aerospace projects and the scroll technology innovations that support the aerospace industry.
Aerospace + Scroll Technology Projects
Scroll Vacuum Pump for the International Space Station
April 13, 2020
The V06H014A-BLDC-SH-LC semi-hermetic, liquid-cooled, scroll vacuum pump is designed to support environmental control and life support systems on board the International Space Station.
Oil-Free Scroll Refrigeration Compressor for Aerospace
April 2, 2019
The P13H025A-BLDC-SH oil-free scroll refrigeration compressor is designed to support advanced environmental control systems in aerospace and military applications.
Two-Stage Scroll Compressor for Vapor Compression Refrigeration
January 21, 2019
The semi-hermetic and two-stage P07T013A-BLDC-C-SH provides oil-free compression for organic vapor refrigeration and organic solvent extraction applications.
Semi-Hermetic Scroll Compressor for CO2 Collection
March 8, 2018
The semi-hermetic P19H038A-BLDC-SH scroll compressor has no dynamic seals and is suitable for operation with CO2 and other gases.
Two-Stage Semi-Hermetic Compressor for Aerospace
July 28, 2016
The two-stage semi-hermetic P11T025B-BLDC-SH compressor combines high-performance, efficiency, and reliability, in a compact and lightweight design.
Semi-Hermetic Scroll Compressor for Mars 2020 Mission
June 27, 2016
The semi-hermetic P11H024A-BLDC-SH compressor combines high-performance, efficiency, and reliability, in a compact and lightweight design.
Spinning Scroll Compressor for H2 Recirculation
April 3, 2014
The lightweight and semi-hermetic P21H050A-BLDC-SH-SS uses spinning scroll technology to recirculate high-temperature hydrogen in SOFCs.
Small-Scale Scroll Cryogenic Pump
November 23, 2013
Compact, reliable, light-weight, and electrically-driven scroll, capable of pumping volatile liquids at extremely low temperatures.
Stainless O2 and H2 Recirculation Pump
March 14, 2010
Stainless steel hydrogen and oxygen recirculation pump developed for Lockheed Martin’s ISIS program.
Durable and Compact Scroll Compressor for Commercial Aerospace
March 8, 2009
The P19H038A-BLDC is an oil-free, continuous duty scroll compressor designed for airborne needs, such as high-efficiency, lightweight, and reliability.
High-Vacuum Three-Stage Scroll Pump
March 1, 2009
Patented three-stage scroll vacuum pump is first of its size to provide under 5 mTorr vacuum without a turbo pump.
Aerospace + Scroll Technology Products
Max Vacuum: 2 mbara Max Flow: 175 lpmv
Compact oil-free scroll vacuum pump for efficient, smooth and quiet operation - ideal in medical applications
Max Vacuum: 0.133 mbara Max Flow: 20 lpmv
Two-stage, oil-free, scroll vacuum pump for high-vacuum performance in a compact and lightweight design.
Aerospace + Scroll Technology News
Scroll Technology Headed to Mars On Board Perseverance Rover
July 20, 2020
The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover features a compact scroll compressor developed by Air Squared for JPL.
Spacesuit Spinning Scroll Boost Compressor Development Continues
June 24, 2020
Air Squared secures Phase II funding from NASA to fabricate and test a novel spinning scroll boost compressor (SSBC) for next-generation spacesuits.
Spinning Scroll Compressor Funding Awarded to Support NASA Spacesuit Development
June 26, 2019
SBIR funding through NASA will support the development of a spinning scroll compressor for CO2 and H2O removal in next-generation spacesuits.
CryoScroll™ Fuel Pump Awarded Phase II Funding by NASA
July 10, 2018
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has continued funding Air Squared through 2020 to develop an innovative CryoScroll™ Cryogenic Spinning Scroll Pump (CSSP).
Development of Zero-Gravity Refrigeration System Continues
June 4, 2018
Air Squared has been awarded Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) funding from NASA to continue development of a Zero-Gravity Vapor-Compression Refrigerator (ZVCR) for space-bound food storage.
NASA Award Funds Development of Martian Atmosphere Scroll Compressor
May 21, 2018
To investigate using mechanical CO2 in the Mars environment, Air Squared will use Phase II SBIR funding to develop a Martian Atmosphere Scroll Compressor (MASC).
Space-Bound Refrigeration System Development Funded by NASA
April 11, 2018
Air Squared has been awarded a NASA Phase I SBIR to develop a cold storage foodstuff refrigeration system for space travel.
Development of CryoScroll™ Technology Continues With Funding Through NASA Award
June 22, 2017
Air Squared will develop an innovative and versatile cryogenic spinning scroll pump (CSSP) for in-space propulsion that is capable of pumping two-phase methane or oxygen over a wide range of speeds (1,000-8,000 RPM) and differential pressures, while maintaining high reliability and a compact footprint.
NASA Funds Multi-Stage Scroll Compressor Technology
May 5, 2017
Air Squared awarded SBIR Phase I funding to develop two scroll solutions that will support ISRU processes by collecting, separating, pressurizing, or processing gasses from the Mars atmosphere.
February 2, 2016
Air Squared has been awarded a contract from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to design and develop a CO2 scroll compressor that will be used in the MOXIE technology demonstration experiment for the Mars 2020 mission.
World’s First Small-Scale Positive Displacement Cryogenic Pump
April 11, 2014
With Phase I SBIR funding through NASA, Air Squared has designed, fabricated, and tested a scroll pump for use with cryogenic liquids.
Scroll Vacuum Pumps Aboard NASA Global Hawk
April 23, 2013
Air Squared’s oil-free scroll vacuum pumps successfully used on NASA Global Hawk unmanned mission.
NASA Outreach Program Assists Air Squared
March 26, 2012
New compressor design heads to production thanks to assistance from NASA outreach program.
100 lpm, 100 psi Scroll Compressor
September 4, 2011
Developed for use in testing pilot suits, the compressor will be ideal for dental applications.
Development for Fuel Cell Recirculation Pumps
August 12, 2011
High-reliability oxygen and hydrogen fuel cell recirculation pumps for a lighter-than-air aircraft application.
Three-stage Scroll Vacuum Pump
July 12, 2009
New three-stage scroll pump is first of its size to produce 5 mTorr vacuum without turbo boost – 10 times greater than standard-size pumps.
Custom Scroll Design
Contact Air Squared to learn how custom scroll design can support your industry with the most advanced compressor and vacuum pump solution available.
Advanced Custom Design Capability for Aerospace
For over twenty-five years, Air Squared has continuously challenged the limits of possibility with scroll technology. With an ever-expanding range of custom design capability, put our long history of innovation to work in your application.
Ultra-Lightweight
Spinning scroll technology provides aerospace customers the lightest compressor and vacuum pump solution available.
Compact Footprint
Unique staged configurations allow scroll compressors and vacuum pumps to fit in small space envelope without sacrificing performance.
Gases other than Air
With several patented semi-hermetic configurations, scroll compressors and vacuum pumps can be used for far more than moving air.
Exotic Fluid Compatibility
All-metallic scroll design allows Air Squared to provide solutions that are compatible with virtually any working fluid – even radioactive tritium.
Elevated Temperatures
Using patented liquid-cooled scroll technology and stainless steel or other alloys, solutions can be designed to withstand harsh temperatures and enviormental conditions.
High-Pressure
With patented liquid-cooled scroll technology, scroll compressors can now be designed for pressure ratios that were previously unattainable.
High Vacuum
Using patented coatings and staged scroll technology, scroll vacuum pumps can achieve high vacuum without the need for a roughing pump.
Cryogenics
Air Squared can design scroll solutions for extreme cryogenic conditions – even pumping cryogenic liquids.
High-Efficiency
When minimal power consumption is critical, leverage the inherent efficiency advantage of orbiting and spinning scroll technology.
