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Built for a lifetime.™

Kaeser® Compressors' SX series of rotary screw compressors are the perfect solution for smaller compressed air systems. Not only do these compressors deliver more compressed air for sustainable energy savings, they also combine ease of use with exceptional reliability and simple maintenance.
Screw Compressors - SX, SM, and SK Series
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Items Screw Compressors - SX, SM, and SK Series
SX 3
SX Series 12 Cubic Feet Per Minute (ft³/min) Capacity at Operating Pressure Screw Compressor
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Screw Compressors - SX, SM, and SK Series
SX 3T
SX Series 9.2 Cubic Feet Per Minute (ft³/min) Capacity at Operating Pressure Screw Compressor
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Screw Compressors - SX, SM, and SK Series
SX 3 AIRCENTER
SX Series 9.2 Cubic Feet Per Minute (ft³/min) Capacity at Operating Pressure Screw Compressor
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SX 4
SX Series 15.9 Cubic Feet Per Minute (ft³/min) Capacity at Operating Pressure Screw Compressor
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Screw Compressors - SX, SM, and SK Series
SX 4T
SX Series 12.7 Cubic Feet Per Minute (ft³/min) Capacity at Operating Pressure Screw Compressor
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Description N/A Built for a lifetime.™

Kaeser® Compressors' SX series of rotary screw compressors are the perfect solution for smaller compressed air systems. Not only do these compressors deliver more compressed air for sustainable energy savings, they also combine ease of use with exceptional reliability and simple maintenance.
Brands N/A Kaeser®
Series N/A SX
Operating Pressure N/A 125 psig160 psig N/A 125 psig160 psig N/A 125 psig160 psig N/A 125 psig N/A 160 psig
Note for Operating Pressure N/A SX 3 pressure limited to 160 psig

Other pressures available from 80 to 217 psig.
N/A SX 3 pressure limited to 160 psig

Other pressures available from 80 to 217 psig.
N/A SX 3 pressure limited to 160 psig

Other pressures available from 80 to 217 psig.
N/A Other pressures available from 80 to 217 psig. N/A Other pressures available from 80 to 217 psig.
Capacity at Operating Pressure1 N/A 12.0 ft³/min9.2 ft³/min N/A 12.0 ft³/min9.2 ft³/min N/A 12.0 ft³/min9.2 ft³/min N/A 15.9 ft³/min N/A 12.7 ft³/min
Motor Power N/A 3 hp N/A 3 hp N/A 3 hp N/A 4 hp N/A 4 hp
Width N/A 23-1/4 Inch
Depth N/A 24-7/8 Inch N/A 36 Inch N/A 42-7/8 Inch N/A 24-7/8 Inch N/A 36 Inch
Height N/A 38-1/4 Inch N/A 38-1/4 Inch N/A 61-3/8 Inch N/A 38-1/4 Inch N/A 38-1/4 Inch
Weight2 N/A 309 lb N/A 408 lb N/A 628 lb N/A 309 lb N/A 408 lb
Sound Level3 N/A 61 dBA N/A 61 dBA N/A 61 dBA N/A 62 dBA N/A 62 dBA
Innovation You Can Trust N/A With a cutting edge research and development team committed to building industry-leading products, Kaeser® continues to deliver better solutions to meet our customers' compressed air needs. Kaeser®'s expertise and world-wide reputation for superior reliability and efficiency offer great performance and peace of mind.
Rugged Reliability N/A Kaeser®'s screw compressors meet our rigorous "built for a lifetime™" standard. Designed and built with Kaeser®'s generations of compressed air experience, you can rest assured that these compressors will continue to deliver the air you need with the exceptional reliability you expect from a Kaeser® compressor.
Service-Friendly N/A From the ground up, these compressors have been designed with the user in mind. Fewer wearing parts and using premium quality materials ensure reduced maintenance requirements, longer service intervals, and extended service life. A smart component layout with generously sized maintenance doors simplifies service and reduces downtime.
Guaranteed Efficiency N/A In our systems design approach, Kaeser® chooses the components that work together in the most energy efficient way possible. Each and every component - from inlet filter to discharge flange - has been carefully designed with performance in mind. In fact, the S series are up to 30% more efficient than the competition. With Kaeser®'s superior system controls, we guarantee an effective system with lower operating costs.
Features N/A Service-friendly Design

The SX series rotary screw compressors feature an open package layout. All of the major components are easily accessible, reducing preventive maintenance time by as much as 50% when compared to other similarly sized units.

When you consider the energy efficiency savings and the maintenance costs savings, it’s clear that owning a Built for a lifetime™ Kaeser compressor will save you money, year after year.
Ease of Maintenance N/A
  • Maintenance reminders on controller
  • Cartridge style 1 micron inlet filter
  • Side panel windows to view fluid level and test the auto drain (on T versions and AIRCENTERS)
  • Single piece, multi-ribbed belt. SM and SK units also include an automatic tensioner
  • Easy single panel access for routine service
  • Cleanable filter mat on coolers
Note N/A Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • 1 Performance rated in accordance with CAGI/ISO 1217 test code.
  • 2 Weights may vary slightly depending on airend model.
  • 3 Per ISO 2151 using ISO 9614-2.