Benefits of the
Vixen Compressor

Your compressed air system shouldn't be the reason your electricity bill keeps climbing. Yet for many New Zealand businesses, that's exactly what happens when they stick with outdated fixed-speed technology, that guzzles power whether you need 20% or 100% of its capacity.

Vixen permanent magnet compressors work differently. They read your actual air demand and adjust their speed accordingly in real time, which means you only pay for the compressed air you actually use.

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Explore the benefits of vixen permanent magnet air compressors

Intelligent Energy Control

Variable speed technology delivers up to 60% energy savings. The compressor automatically adjusts speed to match your air demand, eliminating wasteful overproduction.

Workshop-Friendly Quiet

At just 68-72 dBA, it's quiet enough to install directly in your workspace. Specially designed sound-proof enclosure means no expensive separate compressor rooms needed.

Simple Maintenance

Direct-drive motor coupling, which means zero belts, pulleys, and gearing – this design reduces wearing parts while the permanent magnet motor requires virtually no maintenance.

Lifetime Guarantee

Vixen permanent magnet compressors are backed by Pneutech’s Lifetime Guarantee, covering the key components that ensure long-term performance and peace of mind.

Real Money, Real Savings
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When we compared a 15kW Vixen permanent magnet compressor against a traditional 15kW fixed-speed unit under identical conditions, the results were striking.

Both compressors were set to 8-bar pressure and tested over a 5-hour period with a consistent 30cfm air demand. The Vixen averaged just 9.3 amps of current consumption, while the fixed-speed compressor consumed 17 amps.

This translates to immediate cost savings: at typical electricity rates of $0.20/kWh, the Vixen saved $1.60 per hour of operation. Over a standard 2,000-hour working year, this represents $3,200 in reduced energy costs.

Beyond Just Energy Bills
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The financial benefits extend beyond simple energy savings:

Reduced current spikes from the compressor thanks to the VSD soft-start technology.
Extended equipment life due to the direct-drive motor coupling, which means zero belts, pulleys, and gearing maintenance requirements.
Over-sized rotary screw air-end, means lower RPM, wear, and operating temperature which all results better longer service lifetime.
Major components backed by our industry-leading Lifetime Guarantee**
Most businesses recover the investment value within 12-18 months with the energy savings alone.