Blackmer Natural Gas Reciprocating Compressors are different. So different that they stand apart from the competition. It comes from the way our gas compressors are built, from the material components used to even the size and thickness of our spare parts. Because of all this and more, a Blackmer reciprocating compressor provides you with a lower total cost of ownership thanks to a longer gas compressor life, less maintenance and less downtime even in the most severe service conditions.
Filling the niche of reciprocating piston compressors that are powered up to 100 hp, Blackmer gas compressors have flow rates up to 3,000 MSCFD, feature flow pressures up to 1,500 psi and are commonly used in vapor recovery as part of VRU assemblies.
So what makes a Blackmer NG Reciprocating Gas Compressor stand apart from the competition?
- Specific models available for natural-gas handling and sour-gas handling up to 8% dry H2S
- A special epoxy coating that protects the entire interior of the crankcase
- High-efficiency valves that move more gas
- Heavy-duty one-piece pistons more durable than multi-piece pistons common in the industry
- Crankshaft main bearings and needle bearings designed to last a lifetime
- Piston rings that are twice as thick and longer lasting than competitor models
- No yellow metals, keeping the compressor safe from corrosive gases
- Oil-free design for natural-gas applications
- S3R oil control seal that prevents oil migration
- Distance-piece design featuring two sets of packing seals provides leakage control and prevents oil contamination of the compressed gas stream