A direct-drive permanent-magnet VSD screw compressor for correctly sized workshop and industrial applications where compressed-air demand changes during the working day.
The Tanair TAN-S 11 VSD is an 11 kW, air-cooled rotary screw compressor with permanent-magnet variable-speed control. Its current published output is 46 CFM (1.3 m³/min) at up to 10 bar on a 415V, 50 Hz, three-phase supply.
It is most relevant where air demand changes across different tools, machines, bays, shifts or production processes. In those conditions, variable-speed control can reduce unnecessary unloaded running compared with a fixed-speed compressor that would otherwise operate at full speed and cycle between load states.
| Specification | TAN-S 11 VSD |
|---|---|
| Motor power | 11 kW (15 HP) |
| Published airflow | 46 CFM / 1.3 m³/min |
| Maximum pressure | 10 bar |
| Electrical supply | 415V / 50 Hz / 3 phase |
| Drive | Direct-drive permanent-magnet VSD |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Motor protection | IP55 |
| Published dimensions | 112 cm × 74 cm × 105 cm |
| Published weight | 300 kg |
The inverter adjusts motor speed as compressed-air demand rises and falls. This can reduce time spent running at full output when the site does not need full compressor capacity.
Variable-speed control can help maintain system pressure across a changing load profile, provided the compressor and distribution system are correctly sized and configured.
The TAN-S 11 VSD may suit sites where the realistic simultaneous demand fits within its 46 CFM output at the required working pressure and the demand pattern varies enough to benefit from variable-speed control.
The live article previously gave a fixed 63A Type D breaker and minimum 16 mm² cable recommendation. Those values should not be published as universal installation instructions because protective-device selection and conductor sizing depend on the exact machine data, cable route, installation method, length, ambient conditions and applicable electrical design.
The TAN-S 11 VSD is air cooled, so the installation must allow the compressor to take in suitable cooling air and reject heat without recirculating excessively hot air back into the cabinet.
Leave enough clearance to open panels, remove filters and separator components, clean coolers and carry out routine servicing safely.
Plant-room ventilation should be designed around the heat rejected by the compressor and any dryer or ancillary equipment in the room.
The floor-mounted compressor is only one part of the compressed-air system. Depending on the process, a complete installation may also need an air receiver, refrigerated dryer, filtration, drains and condensate treatment.
Direct drive removes belt-related service items, but the TAN-S 11 VSD is still an oil-injected rotary screw compressor and needs planned maintenance.
Do not compare VSD and fixed-speed machines using motor kW alone. A useful ROI assessment needs operating hours, actual demand variation, current loaded/unloaded behaviour, pressure setting and electricity cost.
The current published output is 46 CFM (1.3 m³/min) at up to 10 bar.
It requires a 415V, 50 Hz, three-phase supply. Cable size, protective device and local isolation should be selected from the exact machine data and the site's electrical installation by a suitably competent electrician.
It can reduce energy use significantly in suitable variable-demand systems, but a fixed 20–35% saving should not be presented as typical or guaranteed. Actual savings depend on the site's load profile, operating hours, pressure, leakage and current compressor behaviour.
No. Direct drive removes belts and belt tensioning, but routine servicing of oil, filters, separator elements, coolers and other compressor components is still required.
Rotary screw compressors are commonly used in high-duty industrial applications, but the correct operating duty for the TAN-S 11 VSD should be confirmed against the manufacturer's instructions, site conditions and actual load profile rather than relying on a blanket “continuous duty” claim.
Possibly, but motor size alone is not enough to confirm suitability. Compare the existing machine's delivered airflow, pressure, operating hours and load profile with the TAN-S 11 VSD's 46 CFM output.
Yes, where the application requires dry or filtered compressed air. The dryer and filters should be sized for actual airflow, operating conditions and the required air quality.
Use the live product page for the current price and availability rather than relying on a price embedded in an advice article, as pricing and stock can change.
Tell us your current compressor, required pressure, operating hours and which tools or machines run together. We can help assess whether the TAN-S 11 VSD is correctly sized and what receiver, dryer and filtration may be needed around it.
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