Product Description
Quincy QGF 15–20 HP
The Quincy QGF 15–20 HP is a compact oil-injected rotary screw compressor for workshops, production facilities and general industrial compressed-air applications.
Quincy identifies QGF as its Quincy Good Fit oil-injected screw-compressor family. Moreover, the published regional range covers the 11–22 kW power class. Therefore, the QGF15 designation refers to a 15 kW motor, which is approximately equivalent to 20 HP.
The supplied package also includes a horizontal air receiver. Consequently, the compressor and compressed-air storage vessel form one integrated installation.
Compact Tank-Mounted Design
The compressor mounts directly above or alongside the horizontal receiver. Therefore, the package occupies less floor space than a separately installed compressor and air tank.
Moreover, the common base simplifies equipment positioning and reduces the connecting pipework required between the compressor and receiver.
As a result, the Quincy QGF 15–20 HP suits plant rooms, workshops and production areas where available space is limited.
Key Benefits
The QGF rotary screw compressor package provides several practical advantages:
- 15 kW motor rating, approximately 20 HP
- Oil-injected rotary screw compression
- Compact tank-mounted construction
- Horizontal compressed-air receiver
- Package-specific 300-litre receiver option
- Continuous and stable compressed-air delivery
- Reduced installation footprint
- Lower external pipework requirements
- Enclosed industrial construction
- Integrated compressor controls
- Efficient compressed-air storage
- Reduced pressure fluctuations
- Suitable for varied industrial duties
- Straightforward service access
- Practical foundation for a complete air system
Together, these features make the package a practical option for facilities requiring a compact and dependable source of industrial compressed air.
Rotary Screw Compression
Rotary screw compressors use rotating helical elements to compress air continuously. Consequently, they produce steadier airflow than the intermittent compression cycle of a piston compressor.
Moreover, the oil-injected design uses compressor fluid to lubricate, cool and seal the compression process.
As a result, a correctly selected QGF screw compressor can provide smooth operation for sustained industrial demand.
Integrated Air Receiver
The air receiver stores compressed air after it leaves the compressor. Therefore, it provides temporary capacity when plant demand rises above the compressor’s immediate output.
In addition, the receiver acts as a buffer between the compressor and the distribution network. Consequently, it helps stabilise system pressure and reduce rapid fluctuations caused by changing air consumption.
The supplied configuration describes a 300-litre horizontal receiver. However, receiver capacity may vary according to the market and package configuration. Therefore, users should confirm the exact vessel size, pressure rating and certification before ordering.
Stable Compressed-Air Supply
Pneumatic equipment may start and stop at different times. As a result, factory air demand can change quickly.
The integrated receiver supplies stored air during short demand peaks. Consequently, system pressure remains more stable while the compressor responds to the changing load.
Moreover, additional storage may reduce unnecessary rapid loading and unloading. However, correct system performance still depends on compressor capacity, control settings, receiver volume and total plant demand.
Space and Installation Advantages
A separate compressor and receiver require additional floor area, interconnecting piping and installation work.
In contrast, the Quincy QGF 15–20 HP combines both components within one coordinated package. Therefore, installers can reduce the number of separate foundations and external connections.
Moreover, the compact configuration can leave more room for filters, dryers, drains and maintenance access.
Air-Treatment Requirements
Compressing atmospheric air also concentrates moisture, oil aerosols and airborne particles. Therefore, most industrial systems require suitable downstream air treatment.
Depending on the application, the complete installation may include:
- Air pre-filters
- Refrigerated or desiccant dryers
- Oil-removal filters
- Automatic condensate drains
- Oil-water separators
- Pressure regulators
- Compressed-air distribution piping
Consequently, users should design the QGF package as part of a complete compressed-air system rather than treating the compressor alone as the finished solution.
Quincy QGF Applications in India
The QGF15 compressor package may suit many applications across India, including:
- General manufacturing
- Metal fabrication
- Automotive workshops
- Packaging machinery
- Pneumatic tools
- Joinery and woodworking
- Printing facilities
- Assembly lines
- Food-production support equipment
- Maintenance workshops
- Warehousing operations
- Small and medium-sized factories
For example, a fabrication workshop can use the compressor for pneumatic tools and production machinery. Similarly, a packaging facility can use it to supply pneumatic cylinders, valves and actuators.
Selecting the Correct QGF Compressor
Correct selection depends on:
- Required airflow
- Minimum operating pressure
- Daily operating hours
- Peak compressed-air demand
- Electrical supply
- Receiver capacity
- Required air quality
- Ambient temperature
- Available ventilation
- Future production demand
Therefore, users should conduct an air-demand assessment before selecting the compressor.
Otherwise, an undersized unit may operate continuously, while an oversized compressor may unload frequently and consume unnecessary energy.
Why Choose the Quincy QGF 15–20 HP?
The Quincy QGF 15–20 HP combines rotary screw compression, compressed-air storage and compact installation within one package.
Moreover, the integrated receiver helps stabilise air delivery and manage short demand peaks. Therefore, it is a practical choice for businesses across India that require dependable compressed air without using excessive plant-room space.
Product Enquiries in India
The Quincy QGF15 package is presented through Pumps Bharat for manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, packaging, printing, woodworking, warehousing and general industrial compressed-air applications across India.
When submitting an enquiry, please provide the required airflow, operating pressure, daily demand, electrical supply, receiver preference and air-quality requirements. With this information, the available package configurations can be evaluated against the application requirements.