WALTER SF 55 KSP Screw Compressor power input 55 kW, air delivery 3.7–9.41 m³/min at 8 bar, direct drive, inverter, 7-year warranty
Code: SF-55-KSPProduct detailed description
WALTER SF 55 KSP screw compressor with G 2″ connection
Compared to the SF 45 KSP, the SF 55 KSP features a larger housing of 2,158 × 1,331 × 1,600 mm, a G 2″ connection, and a weight of 1,128 kg instead of 690 kg.
At 8 bar it delivers 3.7–9.41 m³/min, at 10 bar 3.4–8.7 m³/min, and at 13 bar up to 7.4 m³/min. The housing is shared with the SF 75 KSP.
Configuration of this machine
- Single-stage screw airend · direct drive 1:1 · IE4 motor (IE5 optional) with inverter · submerged oil separator
- Three pressures: 8, 10 and 13 bar
- Housing shared with the SF 75 KSP, weight 1,128 kg
- G 2″ connection, 68 dB(A) noise level
- Power supply 400 V / 3 / 50 Hz, WALTER CONTROLLER control unit


Who it suits
For larger operations with several consumers whose demand changes throughout the day. The two-stage SF 55 DSP delivers 26% more air at 8 bar.
When to choose a different model
Two-stage machine
SF 55 DSP delivers up to 11.86 m³/min at 8 bar and has an IE5 magnetic motor.
Higher output in the same housing
SF 75 KSP delivers up to 12.7 m³/min at 8 bar and weighs 1,225 kg.
What the parameters imply — calculated values
The values are calculated from the maximum air delivery at 8 bar and serve for comparing models with each other, not as a guaranteed value.
Frequently asked questions
- How much heavier is the SF 55 KSP than the SF 45 KSP?
- It weighs 1,128 kg versus 690 kg, i.e. 438 kg more. The housing is larger: 2,158 × 1,331 × 1,600 mm versus 1,500 × 1,030 × 1,280 mm.
- How wide is the control range at 8 bar?
- From 3.7 to 9.41 m³/min, i.e. down to as low as 39% of the maximum air delivery.
The machine comes with a 7-year warranty covering the entire machine. Warranty terms, maintenance, and a comparison of all 19 models can be found in the category Screw compressors WALTER SF KSP: inverter and direct drive.
Ventilek’s tip
When switching to a G 2″ connection, also check the diameter of the main distribution line, so the machine doesn't run into unnecessary pressure losses.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Air compressors |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 7 let |
| Compressor type: | Screw compressor |
| Pressure: | 8 bar, 10 bars, 13 bar |
| Air delivery: | 9 410 l/min |
| Pressure vessel volume: | It isn't |
| Connecting: | 2" |
| Motor power: | 55 kW |
| Mains voltage: | 400/50 V/Hz |
| Lubrication: | Oleic |
| Noise: | 68 dB(A) |
| Weight: | 1 128 kg |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Drive: | Direct |
| Air dryer: | No |
| Retrieved from: | Professional |
| Development: | Stationary |
| Inverter: | Yes |
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