The Ariel JGT
Mid-Line
JGT
These medium-speed separable reciprocating compressors are designed for continuous duty in the gas and oil industry, featuring a wide range of cylinders, making them the industry-choice standard and specialized applications.
The JGT has been the heart of Ariel's mid-size compressor lineup for three decades and has achieved renowned status for dependability and versatility. Customers worldwide have continuously incorporated the JGT in their successful compressor operations.
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Rated Power |
2,600 |
Stroke (in) |
4.5 |
Max RPM |
1,500 |
Piston Speed |
1,125 |
Rod Diameter (in) |
2.0 |
Total Rod Load (lbs) |
74,000 |
Tension (lbs) |
37,000 |
Compression (lbs) |
40,000 |
Average Weight (lbs) |
15,000 |
Max Length (in) |
98 |
Nominal Width (in) |
169 |
Crankshaft Centerline (in) |
17 |
Product Features
Versatile Unloading Devices
Ariel offers manual, head-end variable volume clearance pockets (VVCP) on most cylinders. Pneumatic suction valve unloaders are available on a limited basis.
Rugged Crossheads
Ariel crossheads are one-piece, long-life, equipped with hardened, ground steel crosshead pins and direct, full-pressure lubrication at the top and bottom for minimum wear.
Durable Pistons and Rods
The JGK/JGE/JGT compressors feature wear-resistant ductile or gray iron pistons and precision-ground alloy steel piston rods with locking crosshead nuts. Rolled threads are 1/4" under rod diameter for easy installation.
Materials
- Gray Iron Crankcase: Forged steel crankshaft, gray iron crosshead guide, bronze thrust bearing, tri-metal main bearing
- Ductile Iron Crosshead: Alloy steel crosshead pin
- Forged Steel Connecting Rod: Bronze crosshead pin bushing, tri-metal connecting rod bearing, grade 8 stress bolts
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Innovative Cylinders
Ariel produces versatile cylinders that can be utilized over wide pressure ranges without compromise by using valves that effectively balance reliability and performance. For each compressor frame size, Ariel's lineup of cylinders can fully utilize that frame's horsepower and rod load capabilities. Cylinders can be combined in hundreds of different configurations to deliver the precise volume and pressure of gas required.
Ariel 7 Performance Software is used by Ariel engineers and industry experts to model and design compressor configurations for their specific application. All of our cylinder designs, past and present, can be accessed to duplicate your existing compressor operations or design a new build.
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