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SICOLAB – The Quiet Laboratory Compressor

Quiet. Compact. Mobile. Powerful.

Not every laboratory or medical practice has the space for a separate compressor room. That’s where the SICOLAB oil-free laboratory compressor comes in: quiet, compact, and easy to move – yet as powerful and reliable as a full-size unit. With its small footprint, the SICOLAB fits neatly under any lab bench. Smooth-running castors and integrated carrying handles ensure maximum mobility. Thanks to excellent sound insulation and low vibration, the SICOLAB significantly reduces workplace noise – an important factor in modern laboratories. And with just one annual filter change, this compressor is among the most maintenance-friendly options on the market – even in 24/7 continuous duty.

With our specialised virus-bacteria filter, corresponding to ULPA U16 (EN 1822 classification), you can rely on consistently high air quality. Integrated into the SICOLAB with membrane drying system, the filter allows the compressor to be effortlessly adapted to the required hygiene standards. This ensures a continuous supply of clean, hygienically safe compressed air – protecting sensitive instruments, supporting reliable results, and providing reassurance in laboratories, clinics, and medical facilities.

Looking for a quiet, high-performance laboratory compressor? Our team will be happy to advise you.

Quiet.

Compact.

Mobile.

Key Benefits at a Glance

Quiet Operation
  • Extremely low noise level (as low as 48 dB(A)) – quiet enough for the lab bench.
  • Vibration-free running thanks to high-precision components.
Compact Design
  • Space-saving “under-bench” format.
  • Ideal for labs and practices without a separate compressor room.
Mobile & Flexible
  • Easy to move with swivel castors.
  • Ergonomic carrying handles for quick relocation.
Powerful & Oil-free
  • Reliable, clean compressed air for accurate results.
  • Oil-free piston technology: environmentally friendly and long-lasting.
  • 100% continuous duty – designed for demanding laboratory environments.
  • Optional add-ons:
    • Membrane dryer: ensures permanently dry air, maintenance-free, no regeneration phase.
    • Activated carbon filter: removes odours and hydrocarbons.
    • Fine filter: removes particles down to 0.01 μm.
User-Friendly
  • Plug-and-play installation – ready to use immediately.
  • Simple, intuitive controls.
  • No oil changes – only one filter replacement per year.
  • Automatic condensate evaporation – no manual emptying required.
  • Adjustable output pressure (0–8 bar).
  • Two compressed air outlets: quick coupling at the front, additional outlet at the rear.
  • Modern, ergonomic design.
  • Optionally available: Spiral hose with compressed air gun.

Applications in the Laboratory

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Clean compressed air for reliable pharmaceutical testing and analysis.

> Learn more about compressed air solutions for gas chromatography

Analytical Instruments

Suitable for spectroscopes, rheometers, and particle counters.

> Discover compressed air applications for analytical instruments

Gas Generators

Ideal compressed air supply for nitrogen generation (e.g. LC/MS).

> Explore compressed air supply for nitrogen generators and LC/MS systems

 

Highest Air Quality – Certified

SICOLAB compressors deliver air quality compliant with ISO 8573-1. Depending on model and filter configuration, purity classes up to 1:3:1 can be achieved – ensuring consistent, uncontaminated measurement results.

SICOLAB - compressor variants

Oil-free compressor without dryer
Standard: intake filter up to 2 µm
Optional: fine filter unit up to 0,01 µm

Oil-free compressor with membrane dryer
Standard: sintered filter (35 µm), intake filter (2 µm), fine filter (3 µm in dryer)
Optional: 0.01 µm fine filter, activated carbon filter for odour and hydrocarbon removal

Type Air Quality Compressed air quality class (ISO 8573-1)
SICOLAB 062
Oil-free compressed air

 4:x:1
SICOLAB 100 4:x:1
SICOLAB 200 4:x:1
  
SICOLAB 062M
Oil-free, dry compressed air		 4:3:1
SICOLAB 100M 4:4:1
SICOLAB 200M 4:4:1
  
SICOLAB 062MFA
Oil-free, dry, pure and odour-free compressed air		 1:3:1
SICOLAB 100MFA 1:4:1
SICOLAB 200MFA 1:4:1

 

Dry compressed air with membrane drying technology

Our laboratory compressors are equipped with advanced membrane drying systems, ensuring a continuous supply of consistently dry compressed air – even under permanent operation. Unlike conventional adsorption dryers, there are no regeneration interruptions, meaning your applications are always provided with the required air quality. The pressure dew point can be flexibly adjusted to meet individual requirements – with reductions of up to 65 K. This ensures air treatment tailored precisely to your laboratory environment.

Your benefits at a glance:

  • Continuous performance with stable air quality
  • Protection of sensitive laboratory instruments and extended service life
  • Hygienic conditions and accurate, reliable test results
  • Energy-efficient thanks to low purge air consumption
  • Minimal maintenance: only one annual filter change required
  • Patented pressure relief valve for optimised start-up behaviour

With this technology, you benefit from reliably dry compressed air for sensitive laboratory and medical applications – efficient, hygienic and sustainable.

 

Find more details on compressed air classes, air quality, and our membrane dryers and filters in the FAQs.

Reliable Retention of Microorganisms in Compressed Air

Conventional filtration systems often reach their limits when it comes to microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Our ULPA U16 high-performance filters, based on advanced filtration technology, ensure consistently clean compressed air – a critical factor in sensitive medical and laboratory applications.

The outstanding filter efficiency has been independently verified: Using the PhiX174 test virus (25–30 nm, significantly smaller than most human pathogenic viruses), the independent SGS Institut Fresenius GmbH confirmed a retention rate of 99.994 % on June 29, 2020. For comparison: SARS-CoV-2: 60–140 nm, HIV: 100–120 nm, Influenza viruses: 80–120 nm. This provides clear scientific evidence that our filters achieve very high separation efficiency even for extremely small particles – ensuring maximum safety in daily practice.

Our virus-bacteria filters correspond to ULPA U16 (according to EN 1822 classification). This means:

  • 99.99995 % retention at MPPS (Most Penetrating Particle Size, approx. 0.1–0.2 µm)
  • Effective removal of virtually all particles – including viruses, bacteria, aerosols, smoke particles, and fine dust
  • Application in environments with the strictest cleanliness requirements: medical laboratories, ISO Class 1–3 cleanrooms, pharmaceutical production, and the semiconductor industry

Clean Compressed Air with Filter Inserts

References

M. B. Rajkumar

Head of Operations Sudha Analyticals

“In our experience, the oil-free SICOLAB compressor from Dürr Technik is among the very best laboratory compressors on the market – combining outstanding quality, flexibility of use and exceptionally low noise. It guarantees smooth operation of our laboratory equipment. For us, Dürr Technik is the ideal partner in the laboratory field. 2019”

L. Hell

Chemie- und Wirtschaftsingenieurin Adscientis

“We use the SICOLAB soundproofed compressor station as our compressed air source for inverse gas chromatography. Since it operates directly at the workplace, low noise was essential – and SICOLAB has fully met our expectations.”

 

C. Ost

Operations IPH, Umweltschutz - Umwelt- und Prozessanalytik infraserv höchst

“We use the SICOLAB compressor station in our chromatography lab to power an air generator. It is exceptionally quiet and convinces with its compact, mobile under-bench design.”

Mr E Tsao Chen

Technical Manager Orbit Medica Sdn Bhd

“The soundproofed SICOLAB compressor station offers a convenient solution for customers without a central compressed air supply and piping system. In such cases, SICOLAB is the ideal alternative, generating compressed air directly in the treatment room. In addition, many phacoemulsification devices require an operating pressure of 7 bar. SICOLAB meets these requirements – even in large hospitals in Malaysia – as a reliable substitute for central compressed air supply.”

Stephan Götze

Inhaber Gecom Technologies

“We use the Dürr SICOLAB compressor to operate a turntable with an air-bearing platter and tonearm. The compressed air must be dry, dust-free and oil-free – a requirement the Dürr SICOLAB has fulfilled flawlessly for several devices over many years.”

 

Easy filter replacement



 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the lab compressor SICOLAB

  • What makes SICOLAB different from other laboratory compressors?
    SICOLAB combines extremely quiet operation with full-size performance in a compact, mobile format – oil-free, maintenance-friendly, and ideal for continuous use.
  • Is SICOLAB suitable for sensitive analytical instruments?
    Yes. With ISO 8573-1 air quality up to class 1:3:1 and optional fine, activated carbon or ULPA U16 filters, it ensures reproducible, uncontaminated results for chromatography, spectroscopy, and more.
  • How often does SICOLAB require maintenance?
    Only one annual filter replacement – no oil changes, no downtime.
  • Where can the compressor be installed?
    Thanks to its compact under-bench design and quiet operation, SICOLAB can be placed directly in the lab or practice, without requiring a separate compressor room.
  • How do ULPA U16 filters differ from standard and HEPA filters?
    While standard and HEPA filters reliably capture many particles, ULPA U16 filters provide an even higher level of performance. They retain up to 99.99995 % of particles at the most penetrating particle size (0.1–0.2 µm). This means they can capture even extremely small microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria almost completely. For laboratory and medical applications, this translates into compressed air quality that exceeds conventional hygiene standards and meets the most demanding requirements.

Technical data

Type Free air flow at 5 bar Noise level Motor input Current consumption Voltage Frequency Protection Class Weight Dimensions
  (l/min) PN dB (A) P1 (kW) (A) (V) (Hz) (IP) (kg) L x W x H (mm)
Type Free air flow at 5 bar Noise level Motor input Current consumption Voltage Frequency Protection Class Weight Dimensions
  (SCFM) PN dB (A) P1 (kW) (A) (V) (Hz) (IP) (lbs) L x W x H (in)
SICOLAB 062 37 48 0.47 2,3 230 50 IP20 66 510x580x653
SICOLAB 062 1.31 48 0.47 2.3 230 50 IP20 145.5 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 100 70 52 0.96 5,3 230 50 IP20 76 510x580x653
SICOLAB 100 2.47 52 0.96 5.3 230 50 IP20 167.5 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 200 145 54 1.41 6,5 230 50 IP20 93 510x580x653
SICOLAB 200 5.12 54 1.41 6.5 230 50 IP20 205 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 062M 37 48 0.47 2,3 230 50 IP20 68 510x580x653
SICOLAB 062M 1.31 48 0.47 2.3 230 50 IP20 149.9 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 062M 42 49 0.56 5,6 115 60 IP20 77 510x580x653
SICOLAB 062M 1.48 49 0.56 5.6 115 60 IP20 169.8 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 100M 59 52 0.96 5,3 230 50 IP20 78 510x580x653
SICOLAB 100M 2.08 52 0.96 5.3 230 50 IP20 172 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 100M 79 53 1.15 11,8 115 60 IP20 89 510x580x653
SICOLAB 100M 2.79 53 1.15 11.8 115 60 IP20 196.2 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 200M 122 54 1.41 6,5 230 50 IP20 95 510x580x653
SICOLAB 200M 4.31 54 1.41 6.5 230 50 IP20 209.4 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 062MFA 37 48 0.47 2,3 230 50 IP20 68 510x580x653
SICOLAB 062MFA 1.31 48 0.47 2.3 230 50 IP20 149.9 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 100MFA 59 52 0.96 5,3 230 50 IP20 78 510x580x653
SICOLAB 100MFA 2.08 52 0.96 5.3 230 50 IP20 172 20x22.8x25.7
SICOLAB 200MFA 122 54 1.41 6,5 230 50 IP20 95 510x580x653
SICOLAB 200MFA 4.31 54 1.41 6.5 230 50 IP20 209.4 20x22.8x25.7

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