Custom Oil-Free Compressor and Vacuum Pump Solutions
Scroll Technology for Space Development and Flight
Scroll technology from Air Squared provides public and private companies the advanced compressor or vacuum pump solution they need to explore tomorrow’s frontier.
On April 20, 2021, a compact scroll compressor onboard the Perseverance rover helped NASA produce oxygen on another planet for the first time. The achievement represents the biggest milestone in Air Squared history, only made possible by an engineering team deeply rooted in innovation for over thirty years.
Air Squared understands solving complex engineering challenges requires thinking outside the box. From lightweight compressor designs for environmental control systems to a first-of-its-kind spinning scroll compressor for next-generation spacesuits, Air Squared will continue to support space development and flight by continuing to challenge what’s possible with scroll technology.
Applications
Space Development and Flight
Experience Matters
Air Squared has developed scroll solutions for aerospace applications in our atmosphere, the Martian atmosphere, and everything in between.
On April 20, 2021, a compact scroll compressor onboard the Perseverance rover helped NASA produce oxygen on another planet for the first time. The achievement represents the biggest milestone in Air Squared history, only made possible by an engineering team deeply rooted in innovation for over thirty years.
Following the development of an oil-free scroll refrigeration compressor that is capable of operating in zero-gravity, Air Squared has developed and flight-tested a Zero-Gravity Vapor-Compression Refrigerator (ZVCR) for space-bound food storage. The project is a collaboration between Air Squared, Purdue University, and Whirlpool Corporation.
From space life support systems to a compact scroll compressor onboard the Perseverance rover for in-situ resource utilization, Air Squared has helped NASA leverage oil-free scroll technology to support even the most demanding applications.
Air Squared is developing oil-free scroll refrigeration compressors to support advanced environmental control systems in aerospace and military applications.
Space Development and Flight
Technology Innovation
#Oil-Free Scroll Refrigeration
Oil-free scroll refrigeration technology makes the numerous advantages of oil-free scroll compressors available for vapor-compression refrigeration applications.
Design Experience Range
Product Line Coverage
Spinning scroll technology allows scroll designs to operate at higher speeds, providing a substantial size and weight reduction.
Staged scroll technology from Air Squared allows for high vacuum capability in a compact and lightweight design - ideal for applications with challenging size and weight requirements.
Design Experience Range
Product Line Coverage
Semi-hermetic scroll technology allows oil-free scroll designs to be compatible with numerous gases by incorporating one of four unique sealing configurations.
Design Experience Range
Product Line Coverage
Space Development and Flight
Custom Design and Development
With an ever-expanding range of design capabilities, Air Squared has unique solutions for unique space applications.
Ultra-Lightweight
Spinning scroll technology provides space applications the lightest compressor and vacuum pump solution available.
Oil-Free Design
Oil-free scroll technology offers a non-lubricated alternative to traditional technology like piston, diaphragm, and vane.
Compact Footprint
Unique staged and co-rotating scroll configurations allow scroll compressors and vacuum pumps to fit in small envelopes without sacrificing performance.
High-Efficiency
When minimal power consumption is critical, leverage the inherent efficiency advantage of orbiting and spinning scroll technology.
Gases Other Than Air
With several patented semi-hermetic configurations, scroll compressors and vacuum pumps can be used for far more than moving air.
Elevated Temperatures
Using patented liquid-cooled scroll technology and stainless steel or other alloys, solutions can be designed to withstand harsh temperatures and environmental conditions.
