RIX INDUSTRIES

I N D U S T R I A L G A S

COMPRESSORS

RIX INDUSTRIES

RIX Industries has been manufacturingcompressors in the San Francisco BayArea since 1878 when Mr. E. A.Rix began replacing steamequipment with RIXcompressed air machin-ery in the Californiagold mines. As a youngengineering graduate ofthe University ofCalifornia, he obtainedmany patents on air andgas machinery andthis tradition of lead-ership in the designand manufacture ofhigh technologycompression equipment hascontinued at RIX for well over a century.

Today, RIX is known world-wide for its expertisein engineering and manufacturing reliable, mid tohigh pressure, continuous duty air and gas compressor systems. RIX manufactures non-lubricated (oil free) units in single through five-stage designs in sizes up to 500 horsepower.Discharge pressures can be up to 10,000 psi.

In addition to our standard packages, RIX alsoregularly supplies compressors that are custom-builtto meet specific performance and equipment needs.

A wide selection of time-proven crankcasesand compression cylindersallows us to manufacturesystems for almost any gas compressionapplication. RIX uses the latest incontrols technology andemploys the most currentmanufacturing technol-ogies and materials.

Typical users of RIXcompressors includerefineries, chemicalplants, oxygen pro-

duction plants (VPSA’sand PSA’s), industrial gas

facilities and food processingplants, as well as utilities and

governmental organizations like NASA and the U.S.Navy. Many applications require compressors built to rigorous customer specifications, from majorindustrial gas companies, engineering firms, API /ASME / CGA, international safety codes, and U.S.Mil-Spec.

We look forward to discussing your particular gascompression needs and to demonstrating how RIX can provide reliable, cost-effective solutions.

RIX COMPRESSOR MODEL COMPARISON RIX Frame No: 2V 4VX 1KX 2KX 3KX 3J 2JS 2JJS 2M 2DS

10 40 35 50 60 100 125 250 250 500

8.2 85 220 275 – – 560 560 1,060 2,100

17.5 85 110 250 105 145 340 340 640 1,290

5 to 100 20 to 250 30 to 400 50 to 700 30 to 250 50 to 500 100 to 200 to 300 to 400 to1,500 2,800 3,200 4,000

Air Air Water Water Water Water Water Water Water Water

1 to 3 1 to 4 1 to 2 1 to 4 3 to 4 3 to 4 1 to 4 1 to 4 1 to 4 1 to 4

4.3" 3" 5" 5" 3" 5" 5.5" 6.1" 6.1” 8"

400–900 200–1,200 200–600 200–720 300–720 200–720 200–750 200–750 200–600 200–550

3" 4" 4.5"/5" 4.5" 4.5" 5" 5" 5" 6” 8"

2,000 3,200 6,000 6,000 3,900 6,300 10,200 14,100 14,100 25,100

Maximum HorsepowerMaximum

Discplacement(CFM)

Flow Ranges(SCFM)

Cooling

Number of Stages

Guide Cylinder

RPM

Stroke

Rod Load, lbs.

1 Stage

2-3 Stages

Note: Frame No. denotes number of crankshaft throws (e.g. “2KX” has 2 throws).

ON THE COVER: A RIX 2JS REFINERY PACKAGE; ABOVE: A RIX 1KX OXYGEN PACKAGE.

D E S I G N I N G A N D M A N U F A C T U R I N G

1. CYLINDER HEADS:Corrosion resistant, gas compatible materials. O-ring sealing.

2. VALVES:Stainless steel plate or reed valves. For high pressures, poppets with O-ring sealing.

3. PISTON RINGS:Self-lubricating PTFE or other materials,selected based on gas, pressure, moisture.

4. WATER JACKETSLarge passages throughout cylinders,heads and crosshead guides.

5. PISTONS:Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, bronzeor other materials appropriate for theapplication.

6. GAS PACKING:Self-lubricating, segmented, ventedand/or purged. Water-cooled optional.

7. OIL SLINGERS:Split brass or O-ring slingers prevent migration of oil from crankcase.

8. OIL WIPERS:Effective isolation of crankcase oil from compression cylinders.

9. CROSSHEADS:High strength ductile iron. Water-cooled.

10. CON RODS:Heavy duty, rifle drilled for wrist pin oiling. Precision steel backed insertbearings.

11. MAIN BEARINGS:Anti-friction roller bearings with pressure lube.

12. CRANKSHAFT:Drilled for pressure lubrication.Balanced.

13. CRANKCASE:Industrial single-piece. Larger modelshave integral guide cylinders for rigidity.Generous sump oil reservoir with fullflow oil filter.

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TYPICAL CONSTRUCTIONWATER-COOLED COMPRESSORS

A partial list of customers:

Air Liquide

Air Products & Chemicals

American President Lines

Amoco

Bechtel

BOC

Caterpillar

Celanese

Chevron Chemical

Chrysler Corporation

Conoco Oil

Dow Chemical

Dupont

Englehard

Exxon Mobil

Ford Motor Company

General Electric

General Motors

Hyundai

Kellogg Brown & Root

Kvaerner

Lawrence Livermore

National Laboratory

Litton Industries

Lockheed

Los Alamos Labs

McDonnell Douglas

Michelin

Monsanto

Motiva

NASA

Newport News Shipbuilding

Phillips Petroleum

Praxair

Proctor & Gamble

Sandia National Laboratories

Scott Specialty Gases

Shell Oil

Texaco Research

Texas Instruments

Tosco Refinery

TRW

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Navy

Union Carbide

Union Oil

Westinghouse

Here are some additional examples of RIX’s engineering capabilities.

RIX “MiniGen”Oil-free, High Pressure Nitrogen Generator.95–99.5% dry inert gas from shop air – to 6,000 psig.Uses membranes to generate N2.

RIX SA-6EOil-free, Breathing Air Compressor.Compact, easy maintenance unit – to 4.500 psig. Unique swash plate design.

RIX 5R5Oil-free, High Pressure Air Compressor.Divers’ quality air – Provenreliability – Microprocessorcontrols. Quiet, compact,installed on U.S. NavySubmarines.

RIX Star-200Oil-free, Low Pressure Air Compressor.Innovative, water-flooded screwdesign – 125 psi – 200 scfm

RIX NGS Oil-free, Nitrogen Booster.5,000 psig N2 package with integrated controls. Nitrogen membrane option.

RIX INDUSTRIES4900 Industrial Way • Benicia, California 94510 USA

Phone: (707) 747-5900 • Fax: (707) 747-9200 IG-GT-0801-5K

RIX 2PS2BOil-free, HighPressure OxygenCompressorDischarge pressure to 2200 psig - 0.5 to 2.0 SCFM.3/4 to 1.5 HP.