Better sealing solutions

for reciprocating compressors

Experience and know-how
– the basis for innovation
Rings and packings are critical components for the service life of
reciprocating compressors. Therefore they are crucial to the reliability
and availability of the entire plant.

The key to trouble-free long-term com- In our research laboratories engineers

pressor operation lies in the correct develop and test our continually impro-
combination of cylinder ring and ved HY materials and ring and packing
packing materials and design which designs for operation under a wide
both have to be perfectly adapted to variety of different process conditions.
the compressor type, the operating as
well as the process conditions. This way, we are able to produce prime-
quality products for both standard
The continuous vertical integration of solutions as well as engineered sealing
our worldwide proven HY materials with systems for especially challenging or
development blending and production critical applications.
guarantees the highest quality stan-
dards for these critical key components
throughout the entire manufacturing
process.
New solutions to old problems
OT oil wiper packing Thermosleeve packing BOT ring pair

Leaking oil wiper packings may induce In many applications our Thermosleeve Packing rings have to evenly reduce the
massive problems in applications where packing replaces the need for a cooled whole cylinder pressure throughout the
oil-free service is required. packing. packing. In traditional packings the first
In addition, they cause an unnecessarily ring typically seals most of the pressure
high level of oil consumption as well as The frictional heat from the and shows higher friction and wear than
increased recycling and disposal costs. Thermosleeve packing is conducted into the rest of the packing rings.
Thanks to their special design, OT oil the main compressor cylinder cooling
wiper packings offer a truly efficient system via direct contact with an The BOT rings’ special design enables
oil seal since oil can hardly enter the expanding sleeve. even load distribution across all the
packing and potential oils residues are ring pairs as well as further pressure
removed completely. Traditional designs can result in leakage reduction by means of the pressure
of coolant where corrosion is present or balancing groove.
OT oil wiper packings have proven them- space is limited. This in turn can This means lower friction and less heat
selves in numerous applications all over contaminate internal systems. generation thus significantly extending
the globe and contribute a big share to the operating life time of the rings and
safe, economical and environmentally Thermosleeve packing cases can be the whole packing.
friendly reciprocating compressor easily retrofitted into existing units and
operation. are ideal partners for our BOT ring pairs.
Perfect sealing solutions for reliable
compressor performance

Oil wiper packings Intermediate packings Pressure packings Packing rings

Retain oil in the crankcase Secondary seal to main Available for all gases and Provide a reliable seal
and prevent oil ­migration pressure packing to prevent compressors; with water ­between the cylinder and
along the piston rod. any residual gas leaking into cooling (pCup) or as the piston rod. Engineered
Available with solid or split the crankcase. non-cooled Thermosleeve to requirements and produ-
housings, incorporating packings. ced with carefully selected
separate oil drainage if HY materials for all applica-
necessary. They are also tions and compressors.
available as OT packings for
total oil seal.
Piston rods Cylinder liners Cylinder rings Pistons
Manufactured to the highest Replacement or refitting of Made from HY material, Fully engineered, designed
standards, supplied with cylinder liners for all com- piston and rider rings offer and manufactured by
the latest HOERBIGER pressor types and sizes. optimal sealing efficiency HOERBIGER;
proprietary coating materials, plus minimal wear. Available a complete portfolio of
engineered to give the for all compressor types and materials to suit all
optimal surface finish. sizes. applications.
Outstanding services for
reconditioning and technical support
As wear parts rings and packing are constantly exposed to extreme loads. Thus, in order to
­increase the reliability and lifespan of these parts as well as your compressor, HOERBIGER
offers a comprehensive package of services on top of our engineered product range.

Reconditioning service Engineering services and technical

We offer replacement, repair or support
reconditioning of In more than 60 service centres all over
■ Pistons the globe our technicians and compres-
■ Piston rods sor specialists are always near you to
■ Packing assemblies offer prime-quality engineering services
■ Oil wiper assemblies as well as technical support.
■ Cylinder liners
We are your partner for:
For piston rod coating we use state-of- ■ On-site technical support and
the-art machinery, processes as well as problem solving expertise
materials such as tungsten carbide. ■ Upgrades and superior component
replacement in order to improve
reliability, efficiency and safety of
critical wear parts
■ Conversion from lubricated to non
lubricated service
■ Expert training to your service and
operational staff.
■ Material selection
Industries and applications
For the following industries and applications we offer reliable products and services for
both ­standard solutions as well as demanding applications:

Process industry Gas and gas conditions

■ Oil production and refining ■ All gas compositions
■ Chemical industry ■ Wet, dry and bone-dry
■ Petrochemical industry ■ Temperature: up to 250° C
■ Pressure: from vacuum up to
Natural gas industry
3500 bar (rings only)
■ Gas exploration
■ Gas transport Compressors
■ Gas storage ■ Lube / non-lube
■ Gas re-injection ■ Cooled / non-cooled
■ Single / double acting
PET industry
■ Crosshead / non-crosshead

Industrial gases ■ Horizontal / vertical / inclined

■ (Ar, C2H2, CO2, He, H2, N2, ■ Rod diameters: up to 250 mm

N2O, O2, etc.) ■ Cylinder diameters: up to 1400 mm

Industrial cooling Materials

■ Metallic, including bronze,
cast iron and white metal
■ Plastics including the whole range
of HY materials
Advantages of HOERBIGER
sealing solutions

✔ Complete material and design competence from development

and blending to engineering and manufacturing
✔ Comprehensive product line of fully engineered rings and packings
✔ Proven HY material quality with full process control
✔ Material range for standard applications or engineered solutions
✔ Innovative new products to solve long-standing problems
■ OT oil wiper packing
■ Thermosleeve packing
■ BOT ring pair
✔ Extensive knowledge of material tribology for optimized wear characteristics
✔ Ongoing research & development for constant improvement of new materials
and products

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✔ Worldwide network of more than 60 service centres – always near you.

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