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Locomotive Compressors
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Locomotive Compressors - 1

Locomotive Compressors

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Locomotive Compressor Evolution Gardner Denver has been building air compressors and compressor-exhausters for diesel-electric locomotives since 1935. Locomotive compressors perform the critical function of operating the air or vacuum braking systems and other accessories in the locomotive. Gardner Denver currently offers a complete line of locomotive air compressors and compressor-exhausters that includes 3 cylinder, 4 cylinder, and 6 cylinder models. Downtime is costly and the locomotive compressors were designed with ease of service in mind. The design and location of the valves is...

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Locomotive Compressor Features 1. Choice of air or water cooled compressors. Water cooled models have cylinders and valve pockets fully jacketed for maximum heat dissipation. 2. All two-stage models come equipped with an intercooler. 3. Pistons, rings and cylinders are designed for optimum oil control. Cylinders are manufactured to gauge quality roundness, with tolerances measured in millionths of an inch. Exclusive Gardner Denver piston and piston ring design significantly reduces oil carry over into the air stream. 4. Rifle drilled connecting rods provide pressurized lubrication to the...

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Gardner Denver Locomotive Compressor Data GD Model WLV Compressor Features Number of Cylinders Water Cooled Water Cooled Water Cooled Water Cooled Water Cooled CCW Rotation From Drive Shaft Intercooler With Drain 95% Continuous Operation Cycle Approximate Compressor Weight Stroke No. LP & HP Cylinders Cooling Speeds 500 to 1050 Gardner Denver Locomotive Compressor/Exhauster Data GD Model WLP Air/Water Cooled CCW Rotation From Drive Shaft Intercooler With Drain 95% Continuous Operation Cycle Approximate Compressor Weight Compressor Features Number of Cylinders Compressor Bore Size Stroke...

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