Gas Compressors 2M Series0 pages

R I X 2M S E R I E S
O I L - F R E E O R O I L - L U B R I C AT E D

GAS COMPRESSORS

F O R R E L I A B L E C O N T I N O U S D U T Y S E RV I C E
RIX INDUSTRIES
STANDARD
AND CUSTOMDESIGNED
COMPRESSORS
FEATURE:
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Single or MultiStage Compression
Low Piston Speeds

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Continuous Duty

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Water Cooling

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Crosshead
Construction
Pressure-Lube
Crankcase
Smooth, Quiet
Operation

RIX 2M compressors feature
heavy-duty crosshead construction
with two vertical cylinders and
full water cooling. The guide
cylinders and distance piece are
cast into the crankcase for strength
and rigidity.
CONSTRUCTION
Crankcase: Pressure lubricated
with shaft-mounted oil
pump and full flow oil filter.
Auxiliary pump as required.
Bearings: Tapered roller with
sleeve type center main
and connecting rod bearings.
Bronze wrist pin bushings.
Cylinders: Cast iron, or
machined steel for higher
pressures. Stainless liners
available where required.
Cooling: Efficient water cooling
through large passageways in
heads, cylinders, gas packings
and guide cylinders.

Piston Rings and Packings:
RIX offers a wide selection of
self-lubricating piston ring
and packing materials.
Products from various
reputable manufacturers are
available depending on
the application.
Piston Rods: Stainless steel or
Tungsten carbide coated.
Valves: Stainless steel plate type
are used in most applications.
PACKAGING
Units are available partially or
fully packaged to RIX standard
configurations or to customer
specifications. Electric motors
are coupled via heavy duty
V-belt drives. Customer defined
accessories are routinely incorporated into RIX packages, and the
units are fully factory tested at
design pressures and flow.

SPECIFICA TIONS
Horsepower Range:
to 250 BHP

Pressure Range:
to 7500 PSIG (500 Bar)
Displacement:

up to 1200 CFM (1 Stage)
up to 700 CFM (2-3 Stage)
up to 350 CFM (4 Stage)

Cylinders:

1 to 4 Stages
Diameters to 14
Single or double-acting

Stroke:

6 inches (152 mm)

Speed:

200 – 650 RPM
Typical Gases:
Oxygen, Hydrogen,
Nitrogen, Argon, Helium,
Natural Gas, Dry Air

Compact, Easy to
Maintain Design

I N D U S T R I E S

RIX 2M1BG-400 Booster

RIX INDUSTRIES
4900 Industrial W ay
Benicia, CA 94510 USA
707-747-5900 Phone
707-747-9200 Fax
www.rixindustries.com
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