Mattei rotary vane compressor technology is both innovative and simple: they feature a single off-set rotor supported by two metal Babbitt bushings spinning at 1,800 rpm or less. Blades / vanes slide in and out of the rotor, forming compression pockets, while a zero-wear MeehaniteTM treating process combined with high quality synthetic oil to prevent wear to the stator wall or the cast iron blades. The technology is extremely efficient, as well as durable, often providing over 100,000 hours of service life. Alternatively, rotary screw air compressors are both sensitive and complex.

They are comprised of two parallel rotors with external helical screws, and each of the rotors are fitted with four roller bearings and two thrust bearings, placed inside a stator made from two intersecting cylinders. The rotors rely on the bearings to maintain critical tolerances to avoid contacting end plates or stator walls while turning at speeds typically between 3,000 and 8,000 rpm. Thrust loads cause the thrust bearings to wear which causes the precise tolerances to deteriorate until the bearings fail or are replaced.

Installed airend life is typically between 35,000 to 40,000 hours. Therefore, the inherent design of rotary vane compressors is far superior to rotary screw compressors, with unmatched efficiency, service life, and cost-effectiveness. It is for this reason that they are counted on by so many industries, for so many different applications. Beyond their exceptional technology and energy efficiency, what makes Mattei rotary vane compressors so unique is their universal demand; from agriculture to pharmaceuticals, and much in between, countless businesses in a wide variety of industries count on them.Here we will examine their applications and advantages for specific industries.

About Mattel :

More than 50 years of business has allowed Mattel to serve nearly every industry and market — thereby providing us with the valuable experience that is necessary to fully understand our customers’ needs. Our understanding of our customers has significantly contributed to the superior design, construction and performance of our rotary vane technology—and allowed us to engineer the best systems for a variety of applications. We understand your industry, the challenges you face and the solution you need. Today, Mattei is proud to serve a multitude of industries including agriculture, automotive and body shop, dry cleaning, energy, food and beverage, manufacturing, medical and dental, natural gas, pharmaceutical, plastics, woodworking and more. To learn more about Mattei compressors and how they can benefit your specific industry and applications, visit