TWO THROWS UNIT

TP 100 Series

The Two Throw version of the Knox-Western TP class frame is another one of our precision balanced machines capable of 1800 RPM with vibration free operation. As with all Knox-Western compressors, the Two Throw frame with its rugged construction was designed to operate in hostile environments with available features such as double compartment distance pieces, special materials of construction, and full flow oil filtration. Capable of one or two stages of compression.

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Up to 150 bhp | 1800 rpm

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Frame Specifications

Number of throws	2
Horsepower	150
RPM (min - max)	500 - 1800
Frame lubrication	FFL
Stroke	3
Piston speed (fpm)	900
Crankshaft Centerline (inches)	-
Overall length, (max.) (inches)	-
Approx. weight (frame only) (lbs)	500
Rod Loads, (tension) (lbs)	6,000
Rod Loads, (compression) (lbs)	6,000
Rod Loads, (combined) (lbs)	12,000
Oil pump capacity (gpm)	-
Crankcase oil capacity (gal)	2.5
Oil Pressure (min - max) (psig)	35 - 60
Crankpin diameter (in)	3
Main bearing diameter (in)	5.12 x 1.22
Piston rod diameter (in)	1.125

Number of throws	2
Horsepower	150
RPM (min - max)	550-1200
Frame lubrication	FFL
Stroke	4.5
Piston speed (fpm)	900
Crankshaft Centerline (inches)	-
Overall length, (max.) (inches)	-
Approx. weight (frame only) (lbs)	500
Rod Loads, (tension) (lbs)	6,000
Rod Loads, (compression) (lbs)	6,000
Rod Loads, (combined) (lbs)	12,000
Oil pump capacity (gpm)	-
Crankcase oil capacity (gal)	2.5
Oil Pressure (min - max) (psig)	35 - 60
Crankpin diameter (in)	3
Main bearing diameter (in)	5.12 x 1.22
Piston rod diameter (in)	1.125

Materials

Component	Material
Crankcase	Grey iron Class 40
Bearing housing	Gray cast iron Class 30
Flywheel	Carbon steel
Crankshaft	Ductile iron Class 80/55/06
Main bearings	Double row spherical roller
Connecting rods	Ductile iron Class 60/40/18
Wrist pin	Alloy steel AISI 8602
Wrist pin bearings	Bronze
Crossheads	Ductile iron Class 60/40/18
Crossheads guides	Grey cast iron Class 30
Piston rods (rolled threads)	Alloy steel AISI 4140
Cylinders, low pressure	Grey cast iron Class 40
Cylinders, medium pressure	Ductile iron Class 60/40/18
Cylinders, high pressure	Forged steel
Pressure packing	Non-metallic, full floating
Pistons, low pressure	Aluminum SAE 355
Pistons, medium pressure	Grey cast iron Class 30
Pistons, high pressure	Integral with piston rod
Valve seats and guards	Carbon steel
Valve springs	Stainless steel or chrome vanadium

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TP Series Compressors

The TP is a low horsepower line of compressors and was designed to meet a wide range of compression requirements. This compressor offers single and multistage applications to 6500 PSIG. TP Series can be configured with distance pieces and special materials. It comes with a single, 2 and 4 throw configuration frame. The TP model can be splash lubricated or force feed lubricated.