QUIET-DISCHARGE COMPRESSOR
21st May 1965, Page 48
21st May 1965
Page 48
Page 48, 21st May 1965
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THE Wellworthy-Ricardo axial-piston compressor, produced by
Wellworthy Ltd.. Lymington, Hants, is quiet in operation but the noise of the vehicle engine can create a night-unloading problem. Mainly for this reason, the company has produced a compressor known as the WS5 Mk. VII, which features a 4-to-1 step-up gearbox. the unit being designed for direct coupling to the power take-off of the vehicle gearbox. This enables engine speed to be reduced to a minimum during discharge.
The WS5 Mk. VII is a modified version of the standard WS5 unit which is available for shaft speeds of 1,000-3.000 r.p.m. or 500-1,500 r.p.m. and is suitable for a wide range of powders including cement, sand, flour, animal foodstuffs and many powdered chemicals.