- Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
- 402-331-6311
Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating Air Compressors
Reciprocating air compressors, also known as piston compressors, are the economical compressor system option ideally suited for intermittent duty cycles. Our durable designs are adaptable for many applications and range from inexpensive .75HP to more rugged industrial models up to 125HP. We carry oil-lubricated, oil-free, and gas driven reciprocating compressor models.

OL Series 5-15HP
OL Series is the ideal reciprocating oil-less air compressor
Industrial Series

I518VC1-S
(w/ Aftercooler)

I15312HC3-S
(w/ Aftercooler)

I10312VC2-S
(All options)
PUMPS
- All Cast Iron for long life and quiet operation
- Slow R.P.M. from 420 to 995 for quiet operation & long life
- Tapered roller bearings at both ends of crankshaft for superior support & less friction
- *Precision steel connecting rods with automotive type rod insert bearings at crankshaft & needle bearings at wrist pin for long service, life, & reliability
- *Disc & spring valves for easy service, higher efficiency and reliability
- Pistons have 4-rings for higher efficiency & less oil carry-over
- Centrifugal unloader for loadless start-up every time
TANKS, MOTORS, CONTROLS
- Powder coated ASME tanks with 4 legs on verticals, channel on horizontals.
- ASME safety valves.
- Metal belt guard totally enclosed.
- Copper discharge & unloader tube.
- Heavy duty 1725 R.P.M. industrial motors, with full 15% service factor.
Rotary – Piston
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS + THE SECURITY OF A BACKUP
These “hybrid” compressors offer the durability and 100% duty cycle of a rotary screw, together with the intermittent demand and energy savings of a piston. Under normal operation, the rotary runs continuously, as they are designed to, and the piston automatically runs intermittently when the rotary cannot keep up. If no air is required for 10 minutes, the rotary will also turn off and remain in standby mode until air is required again, providing a seamless supply of air while conserving electricity.
- During periods when air demand is light, you can operate the piston only, again conserving electricity, all with the added peace of mind of having two separate units that can be operated individually ensuring you will never be without air.
- Up to 45 total horse-power available, delivering 180 CFM @ 100 PSI, maximum pressure up to 175 PSI.
- Sizing guide: Determine the CFM required under normal operation and size the rotary to supply this CFM. Then determine the peak CFM required and size the piston to supply this additional CFM.
- Pricing: Add together the cost of the two units with 80-gallon horizontal tanks for a 120-gallon horizontal system or add together the cost of the two units with 120-gallon vertical tanks for a 240-gallon horizontal system.

Duplex

D10324HC2-S
Up to “70 CFM” on single-phase electricity, plus the security of a back-up.
- Two stage
- Electric
- 2 pumps
- 2 motors
- Horizontal tank
Same features as Industrial Series.
Commercial / Garage
1 PHASE – MOTOR 3450 R.P.M. WITH FULL 15% SERVICE FACTOR & OVERLOAD PROTECTION.

C518VC1

C513HA8

C516VA8
INDUSTRIAL AIR COMPRESSORS
WHY ELGi's RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS?
- ASME coded relief valve for interstage and tank pressure
- All components completely pre-piped, pre-wired and operationally tested
- Magnetic starter ensures smooth start and stop of the motor
- NEMA Premium efficiency motor as a standard feature
- ASME coded air receiver tanks that are safe, reliable and maintenance friendly
- Totally enclosed belt guard confirming to OSHA Safety standards assures accident free operation
- Duplex models also available. Contact Elgi for more information
