Description
Chicago Pneumatic QRS 15D-150 TM 15 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor with Dryer, 120-Gallon Tank - PN 4152023183
High-Pressure Compressed Air System with an Integrated Refrigerated Dryer
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS 15D-150 TM Rotary Screw Air Compressor, part number 4152023183, is a complete tank-mounted compressed-air package engineered for dependable performance, quiet operation, and continuous-duty use at higher operating pressures.
Powered by a 15 HP motor, this fixed-speed rotary screw compressor delivers 49.2 ACFM at 150 PSIG. The compressor, factory-installed refrigerated air dryer, and 120-gallon ASME air receiver tank are combined into one compact package, simplifying installation and reducing the floor space required for a complete compressed-air system.
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS, or Quiet Rotary Screw, Series uses a single-stage, air-cooled, oil-injected rotary screw design. Its enclosed package provides smooth, pulse-free airflow with reduced vibration and an approximate sound level of 69 dBA, making it considerably quieter than many open-frame reciprocating compressors.
The integrated refrigerated dryer helps remove moisture from the compressed air before it enters the facility’s distribution system. This helps protect pneumatic tools, CNC machinery, automation components, paint systems, production equipment, and compressed-air piping from moisture-related corrosion and contamination.
Designed for facilities that need more operating pressure than a standard 125 PSI system can provide, the QRS 15D-150 TM is well suited for automotive service, tire shops, CNC machining, fabrication, manufacturing, fleet maintenance, and other demanding industrial applications.
The tri-voltage motor can be configured for 208, 230, or 460-volt three-phase electrical service, allowing the compressor to accommodate many common commercial and industrial power systems.
Manufacturer Part Number: 4152023183
Key Features and Benefits
49.2 ACFM at 150 PSIG
Delivers dependable higher-pressure compressed air for pneumatic tools, automotive equipment, production machinery, CNC systems, and appropriately sized industrial applications.
15 HP Fixed-Speed Rotary Screw Compressor
The fixed-speed design provides consistent compressor output for facilities with steady or predictable compressed-air demand.
Continuous-Duty Operation
The oil-injected rotary screw airend is designed for continuous operating capability, eliminating the mandatory cool-down periods commonly associated with reciprocating compressors.
Integrated Refrigerated Air Dryer
The factory-installed refrigerated dryer cools the compressed air to help condense and remove moisture before it reaches the facility’s air distribution system.
120-Gallon ASME Air Receiver Tank
The included receiver provides compressed-air storage, helps stabilize system pressure, supports short periods of increased demand, and reduces rapid compressor cycling.
Complete Three-in-One Package
The QRS 15D-150 TM combines three essential compressed-air system components:
- Rotary screw air compressor
- Refrigerated compressed-air dryer
- 120-gallon ASME air receiver tank
This integrated design reduces installation complexity, minimizes external piping requirements, and saves valuable floor space.
High-Pressure Performance
The 150 PSIG operating pressure supports pneumatic equipment and production machinery requiring more pressure than a standard 125 PSI compressed-air system can provide.
Quiet Enclosed Design
The low-sound enclosure limits operating noise to approximately 69 dBA, allowing the compressor to be installed closer to active work areas when proper ventilation and service clearances are provided.
ES4000 Electronic Controller
The ES4000 electronic controller provides straightforward compressor monitoring and energy-saving operation.
Depending on the production revision, controller functions may include:
- Pressure and temperature readings
- Running-hour tracking
- Working-hour tracking
- Service warnings
- Element outlet temperature monitoring
- Warning and shutdown alarms
- Intelligent shutdown
- Automatic restart capability following a voltage interruption
The supplied operating manual and compressor serial number should be used to confirm the exact controller version and available functions. Automatic restart should be configured according to facility safety requirements.
Tri-Voltage Three-Phase Motor
The motor can be configured for:
- 208 volts, three phase
- 230 volts, three phase
- 460 volts, three phase
- 60 Hz operation
Final voltage configuration and electrical installation should be completed by a qualified electrician.
Belt-Drive System
The belt-drive design provides reliable power transfer between the motor and rotary screw airend while allowing straightforward inspection and routine drive maintenance.
Integrated Aftercooler
The built-in aftercooler helps reduce compressed-air discharge temperature and condense moisture before the air reaches the refrigerated dryer and receiver tank.
Spin-On Service Components
Spin-on oil-filter and air-oil separator components help simplify preventive maintenance and reduce downtime during scheduled service.
Vibration-Isolated Assembly
Internal vibration isolation helps reduce vibration transferred to the receiver tank, surrounding floor, and connected compressed-air piping.
Standard Features
- 15 HP rotary screw compressor
- 49.2 ACFM at 150 PSIG
- Maximum full-flow pressure of 157 PSIG
- Integrated refrigerated air dryer
- 120-gallon ASME air receiver tank
- Tank-mounted configuration
- Low-sound enclosure
- Approximately 69 dBA sound level
- Continuous-duty operating capability
- Fixed-speed operation
- Load/no-load control with timed shutdown
- Single-stage rotary screw airend
- Oil-injected compression system
- Air-cooled design
- Belt-drive transmission
- ES4000 electronic controller
- Integrated aftercooler
- Spin-on oil filter
- Spin-on air-oil separator
- Integrated oil cooler
- Cooling fan
- Emergency-stop control
- NEMA 1 electrical protection
- Vibration-isolated compressor assembly
- Tri-voltage three-phase motor
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Chicago Pneumatic |
| Model |
QRS 15D-150 TM |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
4152023183 |
| Compressor Type |
Oil-injected rotary screw |
| Operating Type |
Fixed speed |
| Drive Type |
Belt drive |
| Compression Stages |
Single stage |
| Motor Output |
15 HP |
| Rated Airflow |
49.2 ACFM |
| Rated Operating Pressure |
150 PSIG |
| Maximum Full-Flow Pressure |
157 PSIG |
| Receiver Tank Capacity |
120 gallons |
| Receiver Certification |
ASME |
| Mounting Configuration |
Tank mounted |
| Voltage |
208-230/460V |
| Phase |
Three phase |
| Frequency |
60 Hz |
| Motor Enclosure |
TEFC |
| Cooling Method |
Air cooled |
| Controller |
ES4000 electronic controller |
| Approximate Sound Level |
69 dBA |
| Integrated Aftercooler |
Yes |
| Integrated Refrigerated Dryer |
Yes |
| Electrical Protection |
NEMA 1 |
| Duty Rating |
Continuous duty |
| Approximate Dimensions |
57 × 24 × 50 inches |
The rated airflow, pressure, horsepower, maximum full-flow pressure, sound level, motor configuration, and approximate package dimensions are based on Chicago Pneumatic’s published QRS performance data.
Recommended Applications
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS 15D-150 TM is well suited for:
- Automotive repair facilities
- Tire shops
- Fleet maintenance departments
- Automotive dealerships
- CNC machine shops
- Metal fabrication operations
- Manufacturing facilities
- Woodworking and cabinet shops
- Paint and finishing operations
- Pneumatic assembly equipment
- Packaging facilities
- Plastics-processing operations
- Industrial maintenance departments
- Automation equipment
- Production machinery
- Multi-station pneumatic systems
- Applications requiring 150 PSI compressed air
- General industrial compressed-air systems
Chicago Pneumatic positions the QRS range for service and light-industrial applications, including tire shops, maintenance shops, paint shops, vehicle body shops, and automotive dealerships.
Benefits of 150 PSI Operation
A 150 PSIG rotary screw compressor provides additional pressure capacity for applications that cannot operate effectively on a standard 125 PSI compressed-air system.
Potential benefits include:
- Supports higher-pressure pneumatic equipment
- Provides additional pressure for tire-service applications
- Helps compensate for pressure drop through dryers, filters, and piping
- Supports production machinery requiring elevated inlet pressure
- Provides additional pressure reserve during peak-demand periods
- Accommodates applications with long compressed-air piping runs
The compressor should not be operated at a higher pressure than the application requires. Higher system pressure increases energy consumption and compressed-air leakage, so the operating pressure should be matched to actual equipment requirements.
Benefits of the Integrated Refrigerated Dryer
Atmospheric air naturally contains water vapor. Compressing the air concentrates that moisture, which can condense into liquid water as the air cools inside the receiver tank and distribution piping.
The integrated refrigerated dryer helps reduce moisture in the compressed-air system and provides several potential benefits:
- Helps protect pneumatic tools from internal corrosion
- Reduces water accumulation inside compressed-air piping
- Helps protect CNC machinery and automation components
- Improves air quality for paint and finishing applications
- Reduces moisture-related equipment maintenance
- Helps prevent water contamination at points of use
- Simplifies installation compared with a separately installed dryer
- Reduces external piping and electrical connections
- Helps protect downstream filters and regulators
- Supports more consistent production-air quality
The dryer must be properly ventilated, drained, and maintained to provide dependable moisture removal.
Additional Air Treatment Recommendations
Although this compressor includes a refrigerated air dryer, additional filtration may still be required to remove condensed moisture, particulate contamination, and oil aerosols.
Depending on the application, the compressed-air system may also require:
- Moisture separator
- Automatic receiver-tank drain
- Automatic dryer condensate drain
- General-purpose particulate filter
- High-efficiency coalescing filter
- Activated-carbon filter
- Pressure regulator
- Oil-water separator
- Point-of-use filtration
Paint spraying, instrumentation, sensitive CNC machinery, food-related applications, and other critical processes may require higher levels of filtration or a lower pressure dew point than a standard refrigerated dryer can provide.
Filters should be sized according to compressor airflow, operating pressure, inlet temperature, required air quality, and acceptable pressure drop.
Installation Considerations
The compressor should be installed indoors on a level, structurally adequate surface with sufficient space for ventilation, inspection, and routine maintenance.
Before installation:
- Confirm that the facility has 208, 230, or 460-volt three-phase electrical service.
- Verify that total compressed-air demand is within the compressor’s 49.2 ACFM capacity.
- Confirm that piping, filters, and downstream equipment are rated for 150 PSIG operation.
- Provide adequate ventilation around both the compressor and refrigerated dryer.
- Prevent heated cooling air from recirculating into the compressor or dryer intake.
- Install the required electrical disconnect and overcurrent protection.
- Confirm the electrical requirements for the complete compressor-and-dryer package.
- Use properly sized compressed-air piping.
- Install a flexible connection between the compressor and rigid piping.
- Verify that the receiver-tank and dryer condensate drains are installed and operating correctly.
- Route oily condensate to an approved oil-water separator or disposal system.
- Maintain the manufacturer’s recommended service clearances.
- Verify proper motor rotation during startup.
- Configure the controller according to facility operating and safety requirements.
- Complete Chicago Pneumatic’s startup and warranty-registration requirements.
Electrical and mechanical installation should be completed according to Chicago Pneumatic’s instructions and all applicable local codes.
Routine Maintenance
Proper preventive maintenance helps protect compressor output, dryer performance, operating efficiency, temperature control, and equipment life.
Typical Compressor Maintenance
- Check the compressor lubricant level.
- Inspect and replace the intake air filter as needed.
- Replace the oil filter at the recommended interval.
- Replace the air-oil separator when required.
- Use Chicago Pneumatic-approved rotary screw compressor lubricant.
- Inspect belt condition, alignment, and tension.
- Clean the oil cooler, aftercooler, and cooling surfaces.
- Inspect hoses, fittings, valves, and electrical connections.
- Check the receiver tank and condensate drain.
- Inspect the compressed-air system for leaks.
- Follow controller service warnings and maintenance intervals.
Typical Refrigerated-Dryer Maintenance
- Verify that the dryer condensate drain is operating.
- Clean the condenser and ventilation surfaces.
- Inspect the dryer for excessive pressure drop.
- Confirm that inlet-air temperature remains within the dryer’s operating limits.
- Check for dryer alarms or abnormal operating conditions.
- Maintain adequate airflow around the dryer.
- Inspect filters installed before and after the dryer.
- Replace filter elements at the recommended intervals.
Maintenance intervals may vary depending on operating hours, ambient temperature, humidity, dust levels, and installation conditions.
Warranty Information
Chicago Pneumatic rotary screw compressors include a standard manufacturer’s warranty. The QRS platform may be eligible for extended coverage of up to five years when the compressor receives an authorized startup and is maintained with factory-authorized fluids and parts.
Warranty requirements may include:
- Authorized compressor startup
- Completed warranty registration
- Use of approved compressor lubricant
- Use of genuine Chicago Pneumatic maintenance parts
- Maintenance performed at the required intervals
- Required oil analysis
- Retention of service and maintenance records
Complete warranty terms, dryer coverage, registration requirements, and maintenance obligations should be reviewed at the time of purchase.
Basic Troubleshooting
Compressor Cannot Maintain Pressure
Check for compressed-air leaks, an open condensate drain, a restricted intake filter, incorrect pressure settings, or downstream equipment consuming more than the available 49.2 ACFM.
Compressor Runs Hot or Shuts Down
Inspect room ventilation, ambient temperature, cooler cleanliness, lubricant level, intake restrictions, cooling-fan operation, and the possibility of heated air recirculating into the compressor intake.
Compressor Loads and Unloads Frequently
Check for compressed-air leaks, rapidly changing air demand, incorrect pressure settings, an open condensate drain, or demand that is too low or inconsistent for the compressor.
Compressor Does Not Start
Check the electrical disconnect, incoming voltage, fuses, circuit protection, emergency-stop control, controller settings, and any active fault or shutdown condition.
Compressor Rotation Is Incorrect
Three-phase electrical connections may need to be corrected to achieve proper motor rotation. Disconnect power and have a qualified electrician correct the phase rotation before operating the compressor.
Excessive Moisture Downstream
Check dryer operation, the receiver-tank drain, dryer condensate drain, inlet-air temperature, ambient temperature, and airflow through the dryer. Confirm that system demand does not exceed the compressor or dryer capacity.
Dryer Is Operating but Water Is Still Present
Inspect automatic drains, downstream piping, receiver drainage, system operating conditions, and the possibility that moisture is entering from another section of the compressed-air system.
Excessive Pressure Drop
Inspect the refrigerated dryer, compressed-air filters, piping size, isolation valves, regulators, and filter elements for restrictions or contamination.
Dryer Does Not Start
Check the dryer power supply, disconnect, operating switch, ventilation, alarm indicators, and condensate-drain system. Consult the supplied dryer manual before resetting an alarm.
Controller Displays a Warning or Fault
Record the warning or fault information and consult the operating manual. Do not repeatedly reset protective shutdowns without identifying and correcting the underlying cause.
Electrical repairs, refrigeration-system repairs, internal pressure-system repairs, belt adjustments, controller repairs, and major compressor service should be completed by qualified service personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much air does the Chicago Pneumatic QRS 15D-150 TM produce?
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS 15D-150 TM delivers 49.2 ACFM at 150 PSIG.
What is the manufacturer part number?
The manufacturer part number for this compressor is 4152023183.
What size air receiver tank is included?
This compressor is mounted on a 120-gallon ASME air receiver tank.
Does this compressor include a refrigerated air dryer?
Yes. The QRS 15D-150 TM includes a factory-installed refrigerated air dryer that helps remove moisture before compressed air enters the facility’s distribution system.
Does the compressor include an aftercooler?
Yes. The integrated aftercooler helps reduce compressed-air discharge temperature and condense moisture before the air reaches the refrigerated dryer and receiver tank.
Is additional filtration required?
Additional filtration is recommended for most applications. General-purpose and coalescing filters help remove particulate contamination, condensed moisture, and oil aerosols that are not removed by the dryer alone.
Is this a single-phase compressor?
No. This model requires three-phase electrical power.
What voltages can this compressor use?
The compressor can be configured for 208, 230, or 460-volt three-phase power.
Can this compressor operate continuously?
Yes. The QRS rotary screw compressor is designed for continuous-duty applications when properly sized, installed, ventilated, and maintained.
How loud is the Chicago Pneumatic QRS 15D-150 TM?
The compressor has an approximate sound rating of 69 dBA, making it considerably quieter than many traditional open-frame reciprocating compressors.
What does the ES4000 controller monitor?
Depending on the installed controller revision, the ES4000 can monitor pressure, temperature, running hours, working hours, service requirements, alarms, and compressor operating status.
What is the advantage of a 150 PSI rotary screw compressor?
A 150 PSI compressor provides additional pressure capacity for demanding pneumatic equipment, tire-service applications, production machinery, and systems that experience pressure loss through piping and air-treatment equipment.
Is this compressor suitable for CNC equipment?
Yes. Its continuous-duty performance, stable airflow, integrated refrigerated dryer, and 120-gallon receiver make it a strong option for properly sized CNC and manufacturing applications.
Can this compressor be used for paint applications?
Yes, when properly sized. Paint applications normally require additional coalescing filtration and appropriate point-of-use air treatment.
Does the refrigerated dryer remove oil?
No. A refrigerated dryer primarily removes moisture by cooling the compressed air. Coalescing filtration is required to remove fine oil aerosols and other contaminants.
What pressure dew point does the dryer provide?
The exact pressure dew point depends on the installed dryer model and operating conditions. Consult the dryer data plate or supplied documentation for its rated performance.
Can this compressor operate multiple air tools?
Yes, provided the combined air consumption of the tools and equipment operating at the same time does not exceed the compressor’s rated output of 49.2 ACFM.
Why choose a rotary screw compressor instead of a piston compressor?
A rotary screw compressor provides continuous-duty capability, smoother airflow, reduced vibration, quieter operation, and longer operating cycles compared with many traditional reciprocating compressors.
What is the difference between fixed-speed and variable-speed operation?
A fixed-speed compressor runs its motor at a constant speed and loads or unloads according to air demand. It is generally best suited for facilities with steady or predictable compressed-air usage.
How do I determine whether 49.2 ACFM is enough?
Add the CFM requirements of all tools and equipment that may operate simultaneously. Include additional capacity for compressed-air leaks, periods of peak demand, and future growth.
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