Performance Verification Programme


For 50 Hz rotary compressors

Independent validation of compressor performance


As energy costs increase, compressed air users are demanding equipment that delivers the highest efficiency with the quickest return on investment.

Buyers rely heavily on manufacturer datasheets to make informed purchasing decisions, but comparing performance data from different brands can be a complex task.

That’s why we’ve developed the UK’s first, independent performance verification programme for 50 Hz rotary compressors in the European market.

Working with our manufacturer members, the programme produces datasheets which provide a uniform and commercially practical means of comparing performance claims during the specification and buying processes.

Independent verification is the cornerstone of the programme and validates the information published by each manufacturer.

How the scheme works

Participating companies report compressor performance based on the internationally recognised ISO1217:2009 standard for compressors. Datasheets for each of these machines is available on this website in the datasheet section, helping you to compare models from different brands by kW size and by fixed or variable speed.

On a regular basis, we select, at random, machine samples to be sent to our independent third-party testing laboratory in the UK. Here, each compressor is tested rigorously to verify that it meets the manufacturer’s published performance ratings.

Look out for the verified icon in our datasheet section.  It indicates that the compressor has been selected and has passed performance testing.