Giant, engineered components need expert knowledge to become a 6-crank piston compressor with 1,700 kN rod load.
At the heart is a 10 ton 6-throw crankshaft that is precisely assembled to 1/10th of a millimeter onto the main bearings of the crankcase. All dynamically stressed connections (at the main bearings, connecting rods crossheads, piston rods, distance pieces and cylinders) are hydraulically bolted to 1,200 bar. Utmost care is needed when mounting the connecting rod on the crankpin.
The precision bolting design and assembly matches the demanding performance requirements.
