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ARIEL balanced/opposed, multi cylinder, gas compressor arranged for clockwise rotation when facing the drive end of the compressor (standing on the driver looking at the compressor). Designed for operation with the appropriate engine, electric motor, turbine, or other prime mover. Includes the following standard equipment:

Heavy-duty, horizontal balanced/opposed, moisture and dust-proof compressor frame

Forged steel crankshaft with integral flanged crankshaft hub

Precision insert tri-metal bearings

Main bearing temperature devices

Strong, H-beam design forged steel connecting rods

Long single compartment distance piece standard. Long two compartment (API-618 Type C) distance pieces are available as an option.

Lubricating oil pump with system relief valve for full pressure lubrication to bearings and crossheads. (Frame Lube Oil System)

Frame lube oil priming pump, electric motor driven, supplied by Packager

Frame mounted lube oil filter with inlet and outlet pressure gauges

Lube oil strainer and carbon steel lube oil piping with steel flanges

Crankcase oil breather

Oil level sightglass

Force-feed lubricator pump(s) with block distribution system, cycle indicator / and no-flow shutdown(s), and stainless steel tubing with plated steel fittings for cylinders and packing. (Compressor Cylinder Lube Oil System )

Special wrenches and tools (Hydraulic tensioning tools and pumps are required and priced separately)

Instruction manual and parts lists in electronic format

Mechanical run test with cylinders mounted

For cylinder information refer to B, V Cylinders.

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