There is a clear point in a plant’s growth where a single machine becomes the dominant air consumer and a dedicated compressor starts to make sense. The VihoX 50HP covers that case with 6.31 m³/min of free air, which is enough for a typical cup machine or three-station thermoformer drawing up to about 5.0 m³/min including its trim and blow-off functions.
A large fixed-speed compressor running against a partly loaded line wastes energy every hour it operates. Fitting a permanent-magnet rotor and varying the speed removes that waste, because the motor only produces the air the line is actually using. Direct drive eliminates belt losses as well, and the cooling circuit is entirely air-based, so no water connection or treatment is involved.
At this output the receiver moves into the 1000 to 1500 litre band, with the larger vessel chosen where forming strokes are short and the drawdown is sharp. A refrigerated dryer rated 8.0 m³/min or more keeps moisture out during long shifts, three-stage filtration protects downstream equipment, and a DN50 main carries the flow without excessive velocity.
| Design Point | VihoX 50HP Figure | Production Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Rated horsepower | 50 HP (50P) | One thermoforming line, fully served |
| Motor output | 37 kW | Substantial output from a single package |
| Free air delivery at 8 bar | 6.31 m³/min | Enough for a cup or three-station machine |
| Usable air after treatment | 5 m³/min | Design your demand around this number |
| Discharge outlet | G1½ | High flow with low discharge loss |
| Receiver volume | 1000–1500 L | Buffer for peak forming strokes |
| Dryer capacity | ≥8.0 m³/min | Keeps moisture out during long shifts |
| Distribution pipe | DN50 | Ring main sized for sustained draw |
| Sound pressure | Approx. 68–75 dB(A) | Consider a bay away from operators |
| Footprint | Approx. 1600×1000×1350 mm | Needs a dedicated compressor bay |
The frame suits a line whose total demand sits at or below about 5.0 m³/min. If peaks occasionally exceed that, size the dryer and pipework for the peak and treat additional capacity as a redundancy question rather than an excuse to overload one machine.
Yes. This frame is matched to a typical cup or three-station thermoforming machine drawing up to roughly 5.0 m³/min during production.
Size the dryer and pipework for the peak, and consider a second compressor for redundancy rather than pushing one unit past its continuous rating.
At 68 to 75 dB(A) this frame is louder than the small models, and it also releases a significant amount of heat that the bay must be able to vent.
That is exactly the problem the permanent-magnet variable-speed drive solves. Motor power tracks demand instead of running at rated output continuously.
The discharge connection is G1½, while the recommended DN50 distribution main keeps air velocity low across a longer route.
Between 1000 and 1500 litres for most installations, leaning towards the top of that range where forming cycles are short and demand drops sharply.
A three-stage filtration set that removes particulate and oil aerosol before the air reaches the process.
Ask at enquiry stage. Compressor, receiver, dryer and filters are normally supplied as a matched set rather than as separate purchases.
Share the machine model, its air consumption per cycle and your operating pattern, and we will confirm that 6.31 m³/min covers the duty with sensible margin. See also our cup making machine range and the auxiliary equipment that surrounds it.
Talk to the factory: +86 147 7547 6896 · VihoX, Shenzhen, China
A complete utility package at this size normally includes a VihoX 100 ton cooling tower and a 15HP air-cooled chiller. The air itself is largely consumed by three-station thermoformers, whose forming and trim functions cycle heavily.
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