{"id":3172,"date":"2026-01-10T21:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baldor-air.com\/?p=3172"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T01:56:43","slug":"how-to-calculate-screw-air-compressor-specifications-and-model-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baldor-air.com\/es\/how-to-calculate-screw-air-compressor-specifications-and-model-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo calcular las especificaciones y los n\u00fameros de modelo de los compresores de aire de tornillo"},"content":{"rendered":"

When selecting a compresor de aire de tornillo<\/a><\/strong>, many users struggle to determine which specifications are best for their factory operations. While some refer to power ratings in kilowatts (kW)<\/strong>, others use horsepower (HP)<\/strong> o product model numbers<\/strong>. So, how do you calculate and understand the correct specifications?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

En Baldor<\/a>, we\u2019ve simplified the process to help you make informed decisions when purchasing your air compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Compressor Power Ratings<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The most common method to evaluate a screw air compressor is by its power rating. In China and many other regions, HP (horsepower)<\/strong> is still frequently used in model naming conventions. Here’s a quick conversion formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screw Air Compressor Power (kW) = Horsepower (HP) \u00d7 0.75<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, a 75HP screw compressor is calculated as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccc 75 \u00d7 0.75 = 55 kW<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that when someone refers to a 75HP air compressor<\/strong>, it is equivalent to a 55kW unit<\/strong> in electrical terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Baldor Names Its Compressor Models<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Each manufacturer has its own naming system. At Baldor, our product models reflect both power<\/strong> y technology type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples from our catalog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n