Description
Chicago Pneumatic QRS 30D 125 TM 30 HP Rotary Screw Air Compressor with Dryer, 132-Gallon Tank - PN 4152027040
Complete Continuous-Duty Compressed Air System with Integrated Refrigerated Dryer
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS 30D 125 TM Rotary Screw Air Compressor, part number 4152027040, combines a high-output industrial rotary screw compressor, integrated refrigerated air dryer, and large air receiver into one compact, factory-assembled package.
Powered by a 30 HP motor, this fixed-speed rotary screw compressor delivers 113.8 ACFM at 125 PSIG. The compressor and pre-piped refrigerated dryer are mounted on a 132-gallon ASME air receiver tank, creating a complete compressed-air solution for demanding automotive, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS, or Quiet Rotary Screw, Series uses an enclosed, air-cooled, belt-driven rotary screw design. It produces smooth, consistent airflow with reduced vibration and an approximate sound level of 70 dBA, making it considerably quieter than many open-frame industrial compressors.
The integrated refrigerated air dryer helps remove moisture before compressed air enters the facility’s distribution system. This helps protect pneumatic tools, CNC machinery, automation components, production equipment, paint systems, and compressed-air piping from moisture-related corrosion and contamination.
The industrial TEFC motor can be configured for 208, 230, or 460-volt three-phase electrical service, providing installation flexibility for a wide range of commercial and industrial facilities.
Manufacturer Part Number: 4152027040
Key Features and Benefits
113.8 ACFM at 125 PSIG
Delivers dependable airflow for multiple pneumatic tools, CNC machines, automotive equipment, production systems, assembly equipment, and other demanding compressed-air applications.
30 HP Fixed-Speed Rotary Screw Compressor
The fixed-speed design provides consistent compressor output for facilities with steady or predictable compressed-air demand.
Continuous Operating Capability
The rotary screw airend is designed for continuous operation, eliminating the mandatory cooling periods commonly associated with reciprocating compressors.
Integrated Refrigerated Air Dryer
The factory-integrated refrigerated dryer cools the compressed air to help condense and remove moisture before the air enters the facility’s distribution system.
Dry compressed air helps protect:
- Pneumatic tools
- CNC machinery
- Automation components
- Paint and finishing equipment
- Production machinery
- Regulators and control valves
- Compressed-air piping
132-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 loading and unloading.
Complete Three-in-One Package
The QRS 30D 125 TM combines three essential compressed-air system components:
- 30 HP rotary screw air compressor
- Integrated refrigerated air dryer
- 132-gallon ASME air receiver tank
This integrated design simplifies installation, minimizes external piping, and saves valuable floor space.
Pre-Piped Dryer Installation
The refrigerated dryer is integrated and pre-piped at the factory, reducing installation labor and external piping requirements compared with separately installed equipment.
Quiet Enclosed Design
The low-sound enclosure limits compressor noise to approximately 70 dBA, allowing installation closer to active work areas when proper ventilation and service clearances are provided.
ES4000 Connect Controller
The ES4000 Connect controller provides intuitive compressor operation, system monitoring, energy-management functions, and remote connectivity.
Controller features include:
- Easy-to-use digital display
- Pressure and temperature monitoring
- Operating-hour tracking
- Service status, history, and notifications
- Real-time warnings and shutdown alarms
- DSS advanced energy-saving functions
- Load/no-load operation with intelligent shutdown
- Leakage-detection capability
- Remote pressure-band adjustment
- Over-the-air software updates
- Connectivity for remote monitoring and control
ICONS Remote Monitoring
The ES4000 Connect controller supports Chicago Pneumatic’s ICONS platform, allowing authorized users to review compressor information from a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Available information may include:
- Compressor operating status
- Service history and notifications
- System pressure
- Temperature
- Leakage information
- Overall compressor health
- Warning and shutdown alerts
Network access, registration, and ICONS activation may be required.
Wye-Delta Reduced-Voltage Starting
The Wye-Delta starter reduces motor-starting current compared with across-the-line starting. This helps limit excessive voltage drop and reduces stress on the facility’s electrical system during startup.
Tri-Voltage Three-Phase Motor
The industrial TEFC 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.
Permanently Aligned Belt-Drive System
The belt-drive transmission provides dependable power transfer between the motor and rotary screw airend. Chicago Pneumatic’s permanently aligned design supports reliable operation and straightforward maintenance.
Efficient Pressurized-Canopy Cooling
The pressurized enclosure is designed to direct cooling air efficiently through the compressor package.
Cooling-system features include:
- Designed for ambient temperatures up to 115°F
- Radial cooling fan directly coupled to the main motor
- Fresh-air intake for the compressor package
- Cool inlet air directed toward the compressor
- Easy access to the cooler for cleaning
- Streamlined cooling design with fewer separate components
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
- 30 HP rotary screw air compressor
- 113.8 ACFM at 125 PSIG
- Integrated refrigerated air dryer
- 132-gallon ASME air receiver tank
- Tank-mounted compressor-and-dryer package
- Fixed-speed operation
- Continuous operating capability
- Approximately 70 dBA sound level
- Low-sound enclosure
- Air-cooled design
- Pressurized-canopy cooling system
- Radial cooling fan coupled to the main motor
- Wye-Delta reduced-voltage starter
- ES4000 Connect controller
- ICONS remote-monitoring capability
- DSS advanced energy-saving functions
- Load/no-load control with intelligent shutdown
- Permanently aligned belt-drive system
- Spin-on oil filter
- Spin-on air-oil separator
- Industrial TEFC motor
- NEMA 1 electrical protection
- Vibration-isolated assembly
- UL and cUL-approved control panel
- Tri-voltage three-phase motor
- Space-saving integrated design
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Chicago Pneumatic |
| Model |
QRS 30D 125 TM |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
4152027040 |
| Compressor Type |
Oil-injected rotary screw |
| Operating Type |
Fixed speed |
| Drive Type |
Belt drive |
| Motor Output |
30 HP |
| Rated Airflow |
113.8 ACFM |
| Rated Operating Pressure |
125 PSIG |
| Receiver Tank Capacity |
132 gallons |
| Receiver Certification |
ASME |
| Mounting Configuration |
Tank mounted |
| Integrated Refrigerated Dryer |
Yes |
| Voltage |
208-230/460V |
| Phase |
Three phase |
| Frequency |
60 Hz |
| Motor Enclosure |
TEFC |
| Starter Type |
Wye-Delta reduced voltage |
| Cooling Method |
Air cooled |
| Controller |
ES4000 Connect |
| Remote Monitoring |
ICONS compatible |
| Approximate Sound Level |
70 dBA |
| Electrical Protection |
NEMA 1 |
| Duty Rating |
Continuous operating capability |
| Approximate Dimensions |
75 × 31 × 72 inches |
| Approximate Weight |
1,365 pounds |
| Maximum Rated Ambient Temperature |
115°F |
Recommended Applications
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS 30D 125 TM is well suited for:
- Manufacturing facilities
- CNC machine shops
- Automotive repair centers
- Tire and fleet-service facilities
- Automotive dealerships
- Collision repair and body shops
- Metal fabrication facilities
- Woodworking and cabinet plants
- Paint and finishing applications
- Packaging operations
- Plastics-processing facilities
- Pneumatic assembly equipment
- Industrial maintenance departments
- Automation systems
- Production machinery
- Multi-station pneumatic systems
- General industrial compressed-air systems
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 in 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 separate dryer
- Reduces external piping and electrical connections
- Helps protect downstream regulators and control valves
- Supports more consistent production-air quality
The refrigerated dryer must be properly ventilated, drained, and maintained to provide dependable moisture removal.
Benefits of the 132-Gallon Receiver Tank
The integrated 132-gallon receiver provides stored compressed air that helps the system respond to short periods of increased demand.
Potential benefits include:
- Stabilizes compressed-air system pressure
- Provides stored air for intermittent demand
- Helps reduce rapid compressor loading and unloading
- Supports short bursts of high air consumption
- Encourages condensate separation as compressed air cools
- Reduces pressure fluctuations at downstream equipment
- Simplifies installation compared with a separate receiver
- Reduces external piping requirements
The receiver tank does not increase the compressor’s continuous airflow capacity. Sustained air consumption must remain within the compressor’s rated output of 113.8 ACFM at 125 PSIG.
Additional Air Treatment Recommendations
Although this compressor includes a refrigerated dryer, additional air treatment 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 air treatment
Paint spraying, instrumentation, sensitive CNC machinery, and other critical processes may require additional air treatment or a lower pressure dew point than a standard refrigerated dryer can provide.
Installation Considerations
The compressor should be installed indoors on a level, structurally adequate surface with sufficient room 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 113.8 ACFM capacity.
- Confirm that piping and downstream equipment are rated for the operating pressure.
- Verify the electrical requirements shown on the refrigerated dryer data plate.
- Provide adequate ventilation around both the compressor and dryer.
- Prevent heated cooling air from recirculating into either cooling intake.
- Keep the compressor intake and cooling-air openings clear of obstructions.
- Install the required electrical disconnects and overcurrent protection.
- Confirm that the electrical system can support the Wye-Delta starter.
- Use properly sized compressed-air piping.
- Install a flexible connection between the compressor and rigid piping.
- Verify that the dryer and receiver 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 ES4000 Connect controller for the application.
- Activate ICONS remote monitoring when desired.
Although the QRS 20-30 platform is designed for ambient temperatures up to approximately 115°F, cooler and well-ventilated conditions generally support better reliability and longer equipment life.
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 approved compressor lubricant.
- Inspect belt condition, alignment, and tension.
- Clean the oil cooler and cooling surfaces.
- Keep the radial-fan intake and discharge areas clear.
- Inspect hoses, fittings, valves, and electrical connections.
- Check the receiver tank and condensate drain.
- Inspect the compressed-air system for leaks.
- Review ES4000 Connect service notifications.
- Use ICONS data to identify operating irregularities.
- Follow all maintenance intervals listed in the operating manual.
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 operating limits.
- Check for dryer warnings or abnormal operating conditions.
- Maintain adequate airflow around the dryer.
- Inspect downstream air-treatment components.
- Replace filter elements at their recommended intervals.
Maintenance intervals may vary depending on operating hours, ambient temperature, humidity, dust levels, and installation conditions.
Warranty Information
1-Year Standard Warranty
Eligible for up to 5 years of warranty coverage. Terms and conditions apply.
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 113.8 ACFM.
Compressor Runs Hot or Shuts Down
Inspect room ventilation, ambient temperature, cooler cleanliness, lubricant level, intake restrictions, radial-fan operation, and the possibility of heated cooling air recirculating into the compressor intake.
Compressor Loads and Unloads Frequently
Check for compressed-air leaks, rapidly changing air demand, incorrect pressure-band settings, an open condensate drain, or air 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, ES4000 Connect settings, and any active warning 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 dryer condensate drain, receiver-tank drain, inlet-air temperature, ambient temperature, and airflow through the dryer.
Dryer Is Operating but Water Is Still Present
Inspect automatic drains, downstream piping, receiver drainage, 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 piping, isolation valves, regulators, and downstream air-treatment components 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.
Automatic Tank Drain Is Not Working
Check the drain’s electrical supply, timer settings, isolation valve, strainer, and discharge line. A blocked or closed drain can allow water to accumulate inside the receiver tank.
ICONS Remote Monitoring Is Not Updating
Check the facility network connection, controller communication settings, ICONS registration, account configuration, and activation status.
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 personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much air does the Chicago Pneumatic QRS 30D 125 TM produce?
The Chicago Pneumatic QRS 30D 125 TM delivers 113.8 ACFM at 125 PSIG.
What is the manufacturer part number?
The manufacturer part number is 4152027040.
Does this compressor include a refrigerated air dryer?
Yes. This package includes an integrated, pre-piped refrigerated air dryer that helps remove moisture before compressed air enters the facility’s distribution system.
What size air receiver tank is included?
This compressor is mounted on a 132-gallon ASME air receiver tank.
Is this compressor base mounted or tank mounted?
This model is tank mounted and includes both the refrigerated dryer and 132-gallon receiver tank.
Is this a single-phase compressor?
No. This model requires three-phase electrical power.
What voltages can this compressor use?
The compressor motor can be configured for 208, 230, or 460-volt three-phase power.
How loud is the Chicago Pneumatic QRS 30?
The QRS 30 has an approximate sound rating of 70 dBA.
Can this compressor operate continuously?
Yes. The QRS 30 is designed for continuous operating capability when properly sized, installed, ventilated, and maintained.
What is a Wye-Delta starter?
A Wye-Delta starter initially starts the motor using a reduced-voltage configuration and then transitions to normal operation. This reduces startup current compared with an across-the-line starter.
What does the ES4000 Connect controller do?
The ES4000 Connect provides compressor monitoring, service notifications, real-time warnings, shutdown alarms, energy-saving functions, leakage detection, remote-control capabilities, and software updates.
What is ICONS remote monitoring?
ICONS allows authorized users to review compressor alerts and operating information from a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Does the refrigerated dryer remove oil?
No. A refrigerated dryer primarily removes moisture by cooling the compressed air. Appropriate air treatment is required to remove oil aerosols and particulate contamination.
Does the receiver tank increase the compressor’s CFM?
No. The receiver stores compressed air but does not increase the compressor’s continuous output. The compressor remains rated at 113.8 ACFM at 125 PSIG.
Can this compressor operate multiple air tools?
Yes, provided the combined air consumption of all tools and equipment operating simultaneously does not exceed the compressor’s rated output of 113.8 ACFM.
Is this compressor suitable for CNC equipment?
Yes. Its continuous-duty output, integrated refrigerated dryer, large receiver tank, and stable airflow make it a strong option for appropriately sized CNC and manufacturing applications.
Can this compressor be used for paint applications?
Yes, when properly sized. Paint applications normally require appropriate downstream air treatment in addition to the refrigerated dryer.
What warranty is included?
This compressor includes a one-year standard warranty and may be eligible for up to five years of warranty coverage. Terms and conditions apply.
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 than 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 system demand. It is generally best suited for facilities with steady or predictable compressed-air usage.
How do I determine whether 113.8 ACFM is enough?
Add the CFM requirements of all tools and equipment that may operate simultaneously. Include additional capacity for compressed-air leaks, peak demand, and future growth.
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