Chronology of Pneumofore Products
A series air compressors (2007)
UV VS variable speed series (2005)
UV4 H Vacuum pump for vapor suction (2005)
UR26 Compressor (2005)
UR Explosion-proof compressors (2004)
UR 18 Compressors (2003)
UF40 Compressor, 250 kW (2002)
UVL and UVD Vacuum pump series (2001)
UV50 Vacuum pump (2000) 2700 m3/h, 75 kW
P Series compressors (2000)
UR12 Compressor (2000) 745 m3/h, 75 kW
New 75kW compressor (the UP12 was 90 kW) - EC certified and suitable for wet climates
UV8 Vacuum pump (2000) 462 m3/h, 11 kW
Further evolution of the UV6 vacuum pump, provides more capacity.
UV16 Vacuum pump (2000) 971 m3/h, 22 kW
Further evolution of the UV16 vacuum pump, providing higher capacity and lower motor power.
S and M series compressors (1999)
UR6-9 Compressor (1999) 355/550 m3/h, 37/55 kW
New EC-certified 50 HP compressor, suitable for wet climates
T10 Compressor (1998) 68 m3/h, 7,5 kW
The T10 replaces the UR1, smaller brother of the T series
UF18-26 Compressor (1998) 1110/1525 m3/h, 110/160 kW
Cast iron base - Evolution of the UP18 with simplified structure and optimized pre-separation
UV30 Vacuum pump (1998) 1775 m3/h, 55 kW
Maximum-capacity rotary vacuum pump with coolant injection system - with cabin and mono-block - with no oil vapor emission. Proves very successful in foreign countries. - After 49 years the glorious V100 are finally replaced.
T30-20 Compressor (1997) 168/102 m3/h, 18,5/11 kW
Last small-scale models, completing Pneumofore's T Series of compressors and vacuum pumps. All these models are air-cooled and have 1ppm of oil residual in the compressors - (25-15 HP)
UP18-26 Compressor (1993) 1080/1480 m3/h, 110/160 kW
First model with iron base, noisy but provides outstanding performance
UV6-16 Vacuum pump (1993) 428/942 m3/h, 11/30 kW
Compressor technology is adapted and applied to vacuum pumps - multi-use units with cabins
UR3-2 Compressor (1992) 166/103 m3/h, 18,5/11 kW
First rotary compressor with aluminium coolers in cabins
UR1 Compressor (1991) 51 m3/h 5,5 kW
Final evolution into the modern aluminium cooler
UP9-12 Compressor (1986) 530/745 m3/h, 55/90 kW
Restyling of the U9 axial fan with 2 speeds, with better thermoregulation and aesthetics
UP1 Compressor (1986) 51 m3/h, 5,5 kW
Restyling of the U1, with further simplification of the overall machine
UP6-3 Compressor (1985) 336/166 m3/h, 37/18,5 kW
Further evolution of the U6 unit, with better thermoregulation and electropneumatic control
U9-12 Compressor (1981) 530/745 m3/h, 55/90 kW
Large-scale compressors with vertical mixture coolers and radial fans
U1 Compressor (1981) 51 m3/h, 5,5 kW
U1 the smallest of this series - original solutions
U6-3 Compressor (1978) 336/166 m3/h, 37/18,5 kW
First, and for 20 years the only, rotary compressor with vertical axis - Evolution of the UF6 with cabin - Wide coolers with round pipes and turbolators - oil separation with borosilicate cartridges
UF6-3 Compressor (1970) 336/166 m3/h, 37/18,5 kW
First compressor with intensive coolant injection system - Air-cooled, it is the first step towards oil separation. Produced after intense and in-depth initial research in collaboration with ETHZ research institutes, rewarded with international patents and co
FA3 Compressor (1965) 5 HP
Air-cooled - Vertical layout - Copy of 1937's FA15 - 5 HP motor
F360 Compressor (1964) 3720 m3/h, 500 HP
Last compressor to be designed by Pneumofore's founder Giacomo Hilfiker. (540 HP)
F29 Compressor (1959) 280 m3/h, 41 HP
4 poles - Prototype with F28 cylinder, 4-pole motor and wrought iron base
MSV2-9 Vacuum pump + Blower (1957) 25/114 m3/h, 1/4 HP
New development of air-cooled mono-block vacuum blower pumps, mainly used for typography
F200 Compressor (1957) 2080 m3/h, 270 HP
Represents for many years the maximum unit power (300 HP) for a single-stage rotary compressor
FB10 Compressor (1954) 95 m3/h, 17 HP
Air-cooled
F120 Compressor (1952) 1237 m3/h, 170 HP
First Pneumofore compressor with sliding rings - Hundreds of these are still functionning all over Italy and Europe. Initially the base was made in iron. In 1968 a cast-iron base was built for better air/oil separation and less noise.
V100 Vacuum pump (1949) 1220 m3/h, 35 HP
Development of a pump, which had been produced for 48 years, immediately obtains an unprecedented final single-stage vacuum: 14 mbar of residual pressure (98% vacuum)
Z90-200 Oil burner (1947)
Heavy oil burner with turbo-fan and pulverizer cone, used in big buildings, cinemas and industrial plants
FA7-19 Compressor (1943)
Air-cooled - Series of air-cooled compressors in cast iron mono-block with cooling fins
F28-40 Compressor (1939) 280/415 m3/h, 42/60 HP
Ten years later two new models of water-cooled industrial compressors with cast iron base are produced - Many of these are still functioning
FA15 Compressor (1937) 2,5 HP
Vertical layout - First air-cooled rotary compressor with vertical layout, 2,5 HP
E10-60 Oil burner (1935)
New series of mono-block heavy oil burners to be used for domestic heating
F80 Compressor (1935) 765 m3/h, 110 HP
Last industrial compressor, significantly contributes to industrial development in Italy and Europe
FC9 Compressor (1932)
Air-cooled - First air-cooled single-stage rotary compressor with oil injection system - 30 HP motor
FC17 Compressor (1932)
Air-cooled
SP0 Blower (1932)
For oil burners - New series of blowers for oil burners
SP1 Blower (1932)
For oil burners - Major model of the SP 0 - SP 1-2-3-4-5
FM9-18 Compressor (1929) 93/181 m3/h, 15/30 HP
First water-cooled mono-block, single-stage compressor
A12 Compressor (1927) 10 HP
The very first single-stage compressor with coolant injection system - 25 HP - A unique, revolutionary solution created by Pneumofore's technicians, at a time when single-stage piston compressors dominated the market
V6/6 Vacuum pump (1927)
Double-stage vacuum pump, 980 rpm, 1,5 mm Hg residual pressure
V45 Vacuum pump (1927) 524 m3/h, 15 HP
Double-stage - First medium-size vacuum pump, used for chemical industry and food manufacturing
C45 Compressor (1927) 406-460 m3/h, 20-43 HP
Low pressure (2-3 bar) - Used in glass industry for production of bottles
SA4 Blower (1927)
Air-cooled S4 model replaces water-cooled C4 model, Pneumofore starts avoiding use of industrial water whenever possible
F18 Compressor (1927) 180 m3/h, 30 HP
30 HP motor - Second, modified prototype of major single-stage rotary compressor
V4 Vacuum pump (1926)
Aluminium vanes - First of many V-MV-UV Series vacuum pumps
V14-20 Vacuum pump (1926) 174/228 m3/h, 7,5 HP
Aluminium vanes - Pneumofore's innovative use of aluminium vanes remained unique for over 40 years
S4-20 Blower (1926)
For use with heavy oil burners
C4 Compressor (1925)
Low pressure - cylinder used as S4 blower
C9 Compressor (1925) 91-102 m3/h, 4,5-11,5 HP
Low pressure - Series of compressors (2-3 bar), blowers and C4-9-20-35 vacuum pumps
