Food industry
Oil-free air compressors for the food and beverage industry UK
Oil-free compressed air is indispensable in the food and beverage industry. Direct contact between compressed air and products requires absolute purity. SCC offers oil-free compressors and energy-efficient solutions that meet hygiene requirements, reduce operating costs and reliably safeguard day-to-day production.
Compressed air requirements in food production
Oil-free compressed air for hygienic processes
Oil-free compressed air for food applications
SCC develops oil-free air compressors for areas where oil contamination must be avoided at all costs. Our oil-free technologies work without lubricants in the compression process and deliver compressed air with ISO 8573-1 class 0 as the purity target for the highest hygiene requirements.
Water-injected screw compressors from the AQUARIUS oil-free air compressors series use water from the ambient air for cooling – without an external fresh water supply. The low compressor temperatures protect temperature-sensitive processes. Oil-free scroll compressors from the SCROLLI series operate with low vibration and low maintenance – ideal for applications with constant air requirements such as packaging and filling systems.
Energy-efficient base load systems for continuous operation
Variable speed control automatically adjusts the compressor output to the current demand. STRONG and FOCUS compressors with permanent magnet motors reduce energy consumption through demand-based control and reduce idling phases. This ensures stable pressure conditions with consistent air quality.
Simple maintenance and Europe-wide service
Our compressors can be integrated into existing systems. Long maintenance intervals of up to 4,000 operating hours reduce downtimes. The SCC control system documents all operating parameters and enables connection to control rooms. Spare parts are quickly available throughout Europe via our dealer network.
Where compressed air is used in the food & beverage industry
Areas of application in food and beverage production
Which compressors are suitable for the food & beverage industry?
Our solutions for food production applications
Frequently asked questions about compressed air in the food & beverage industry
We rely on technologies without oil in the compression process: water-injected screw compressors and scroll compressors. Both systems meet ISO 8573-1 class 0 as the purity target and are suitable for direct product contact.
No. The AQUARIUS series uses water from the ambient air and does not require an external fresh water supply. The water is used in the internal circuit and for cooling.
Variable Speed Drive (VSD) adjusts the compressor output to the current air demand. This avoids idling, reduces switching frequency and can noticeably lower electricity consumption – especially with fluctuating demand in food production.
The SCC control system documents all relevant operating parameters. Pressure, temperature and maintenance status can be called up at any time – on site via the touchscreen or via interfaces for control rooms. This supports documentation obligations in accordance with HACCP.
Your compressed air solution for the food & beverage industry
With SCC air compressors, you choose a European manufacturer with a strong market presence, its own branches in Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain, and Italy – and a Europe-wide service network with over 460 dealers.
- Highest quality according to European standards: All products are manufactured according to EU standards and tested in Germany.
- Attractive price-performance ratio: Through our own production in China, we offer premium quality at competitive prices.
- Fast availability: Large warehouses in Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and Spain ensure short delivery times.
- Competent service: Personal contact person on weekdays, 24/7 support for premium dealers.
- Long-term security: Two-year warranty on all products, five years from 2026 – our clear promise of trust.
This combination of quality, service, and availability makes SCC a reliable partner for industrial companies across Europe.
Process reliability begins with the right technology. We analyse your needs, recommend suitable compressors, and support you from planning to maintenance. Speak to our engineers – together we will find the optimal solution.