Stationary Compressor
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ANEW twin-cylinder stationary air compressor, the VR65, has been introduced by B.E.N. Patents Ltd. (Division of Broom and Wade Ltd.), High Wycombe, Bucks. It is water cooled and gives a delivery of 50 a.m. at a working pressure of 100 p.s.i.
The working pressure is controlled by an air governor adjustable to individual requirements but is normally preset at the works to unload at 100 1)31 In standard form the compressor is powered by a three-phase 15 h.p. electric motor driving through five vee belts. The compressor, motor, water pump and drive are mounted upon a steel baseplate, whilst the air receiver which measures 20 in. by 48 in. is mounted separately.
Also recently introduced by the same firm are six new moisture separators for compressed-air lines.
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