Horizontal single or double acting, ion-nitrided, non-cooled compressor cylinders. Plugged indicator cock connections on the head-end and crank-end of most cylinders.
SAE series 4100 steel piston rods, ion-nitrided with rolled threads. 17-4PH stainless steel piston rods available as an option
Pistons of scuff-resistant gray iron or ductile iron
Non-metallic piston/rider rings (See Piston Rings, Piston/Rider Rings & Wear Bands )
Full floating, vented rod and wiper packings
Plate-type valves with Nylon valve plates in suction valves, MT valve plates in discharge valves.
Ariel Corporation Application Manual
22-Aug-2001