Description
Senator CM15 Variable Speed Screw Compressor 15kW 10Bar 87cfm – 450L Full Featured
High-Capacity Variable Speed Compressed Air
The Senator CM15 Variable Speed Screw Compressor is a 15 kW (20 hp) rotary screw air compressor designed for busy workshops, manufacturing facilities and industrial applications requiring greater compressed air capacity.
Delivering 1.28–2.45 m³/min (45–87 cfm), the CM15 provides a versatile balance of airflow, efficiency and compact installation, making it an excellent choice for businesses operating multiple pneumatic tools, machinery or production equipment.
Its high-efficiency permanent magnet motor, variable speed control and direct-drive technology allow the compressor to respond to changing air demand while helping minimise unnecessary energy consumption.
Senator CM15 Compressor Features
15 kW Permanent Magnet Motor
The CM15 is powered by a high-efficiency 15 kW (20 hp) permanent magnet motor designed for dependable industrial compressed air production.
Combined with variable speed technology, the motor can increase or decrease compressor output according to actual compressed air requirements.
Variable Speed Performance
Industrial compressed air demand rarely remains constant. Different tools, machinery and production processes can create substantial changes in air consumption throughout the working day.
The CM15’s variable speed drive automatically adjusts compressor output to match these changes in demand.
Rather than continually operating at maximum capacity, the compressor can reduce output during periods of lower air consumption and increase production as demand rises, helping provide a more efficient compressed air supply.
Direct-Drive Technology
The CM15 uses a direct-drive system that connects the motor directly to the compressor air end.
By eliminating the conventional belt-drive arrangement, direct-drive technology helps reduce mechanical complexity, transmission losses and belt-related maintenance requirements.
Selectable 8 or 10 Bar Pressure
The Senator CM15 can operate at either 8 bar (116 psi) or 10 bar (145 psi).
These are not separate compressor models. Operating pressure is electronically configured through the compressor controller and variable speed drive, eliminating the need to change pulleys or make other mechanical modifications.
Integrated 4-in-1 Compressed Air Station
The CM15 integrates the major components required for a compressed air system into one compact package.
This integrated configuration simplifies installation and reduces the floorspace required compared with installing individual compressed air components separately.
450 Litre Air Receiver
An integrated 450 litre air receiver provides compressed air storage while maintaining the compact footprint of the CM15 system.
Quiet Industrial Performance
Despite delivering up to 87 cfm of compressed air, the CM15 has an operating noise level of 71 dB(A) at one metre, helping reduce compressor noise within the working environment.
Senator CM15 Compressor Specifications
Product Code: SE CM15-8
Compressor Type: Variable speed rotary screw
Motor Power: 15 kW (20 hp)
Free Air Delivery: 1.28–2.45 m³/min (45–87 cfm)
Maximum Air Delivery: 2.45 m³/min (87 cfm)
Working Pressure: 8 or 10 bar (116 or 145 psi)
Motor Type: Permanent magnet variable speed
Drive: Direct drive
Tank Volume: 450 litres
Noise Level: 71 dB(A) @ 1 metre
Dimensions (W × D × H): 1,670 × 710 × 1,750 mm
Weight: 478 kg
Up To 87 cfm Compressed Air Capacity
With a maximum free air delivery of 87 cfm (2.45 m³/min), the CM15 provides substantial compressed air capacity for businesses operating multiple pneumatic tools, machinery or production processes.
Its variable output range of 45–87 cfm allows compressed air production to respond to actual demand rather than requiring the compressor to continuously operate at maximum output.
This combination of higher capacity and variable speed control makes the CM15 particularly suitable for businesses where air consumption changes throughout a shift but sufficient capacity must remain available during periods of peak demand.
Is The Senator CM15 Right For Your Business?
The Senator CM15 is well suited to automotive and mechanical workshops, fabrication businesses, manufacturing facilities and other industrial environments requiring a higher-volume compressed air supply.
Positioned between the CM11 and larger CM18 within the Senator CM Series, the CM15 provides up to 87 cfm while retaining the 450 litre receiver and compact footprint of the smaller models.
For businesses regularly operating close to the CM15’s maximum capacity, or where future equipment additions are expected to increase compressed air demand, the larger Senator CM18 provides up to 101 cfm with a 560 litre receiver.
Find The Right Senator Screw Compressor
Correct compressor sizing is essential for reliable performance and efficient operation. Required airflow, working pressure, peak demand, operating hours and anticipated future requirements should all be considered when selecting a rotary screw air compressor.
Talk to our team about your equipment and compressed air requirements and we can help determine whether the Senator CM15 Variable Speed Screw Compressor is the right solution for your business.
