{"product_id":"vdr-variable-speed-refrigerated-air-dryer-by-nano","title":"VDR Variable Speed Refrigerated Air Dryer By Nano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nano VDR variable speed refrigerated air dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for large industrial compressed air systems that need dependable moisture removal without the energy penalty of a traditional non-cycling dryer. Rated from 2,600 to 8,450 SCFM, the VDR uses variable speed (VSD) scroll refrigeration compressors to hold a stable +37.4°F pressure dew point while drawing only the power your real-time air demand requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow variable speed drying saves energy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard sensors continuously monitor compressed air flow and dew point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe VSD scroll compressor ramps its speed up or down to match only the load present at that moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption tracks actual demand instead of running at full capacity around the clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dryer holds a consistent dew point across changing loads, delivering up to 80% energy savings versus non-cycling refrigerated dryers and further savings compared with thermal-mass cycling designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAir-cooled vs. water-cooled: which to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery capacity is offered in both configurations. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eair-cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e for the simplest installation when the equipment room is well ventilated and stays within the 45–114.8°F ambient range. Choose \u003cstrong\u003ewater-cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e when the room runs hot or enclosed, when you already have a cooling-water loop, or when you want the lowest absorbed power, since water-cooled models draw meaningfully less electrical power at the same flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the VDR compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a \u003cstrong\u003efixed-speed non-cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerated dryer, the VDR delivers the same clean, dry air at a fraction of the running cost because it never runs harder than the load demands. Against a \u003cstrong\u003ethermal-mass cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e dryer, it responds instantly to load swings without waiting on a thermal reservoir. If your process requires a much lower dew point (for example −40°F for outdoor lines or critical instruments), a desiccant dryer is the right tool; for general plant air at ISO 8573.1 Class 4, the VDR is the energy-efficient choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacities are referenced at 100 psig. Actual throughput varies with inlet pressure, inlet air temperature, and ambient temperature, so size the dryer to your peak demand at your site conditions rather than nameplate flow alone. Use nano's R-Series application worksheet or contact our team and we will confirm the right model and cooling type for your compressor and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable speed (VSD) scroll compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e that matches power draw to real-time flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 80% energy savings\u003c\/strong\u003e versus non-cycling refrigerated dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable +37.4°F dew point\u003c\/strong\u003e across fluctuating loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero compressed air consumed\u003c\/strong\u003e during operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact all-in-one design\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivered ready to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-emission, zero-ozone-depletion R-410A\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable \u003cstrong\u003eair-cooled or water-cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,600 – 8,450 SCFM at 100 psig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" to 8\" flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISO 8573.1:2010 Class 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure dew point:\u003c\/strong\u003e +37.4°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 – 203 psig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax inlet temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbient range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 – 114.8°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 460V \/ 60Hz \/ 3-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e R-410A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing plants and central compressor rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive and metal fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood and beverage processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny high-demand system where energy cost and dew point stability matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much energy does the VDR actually save?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause compressor speed follows the load, the VDR can cut drying energy by up to 80% compared with a non-cycling refrigerated dryer, with additional savings over thermal-mass cycling models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dew point does it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pressure dew point of +37.4°F, meeting ISO 8573.1 Class 4, suitable for most general industrial compressed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it consume compressed air?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Unlike desiccant dryers, the VDR uses no purge air, so none of your compressed air is lost in the drying process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose air-cooled or water-cooled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAir-cooled is simplest for well-ventilated rooms within the rated ambient range; water-cooled suits hot or enclosed rooms and draws less electrical power where cooling water is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I size the right model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the dryer to your peak demand at your actual pressure, inlet temperature, and ambient conditions. 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