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K.S. COMPRESSOR Co., Ltd.

RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR - API 618 Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Process Gas Compressor

  • Payment
    T/T
  • MOQ
    1 Unit
  • Supply Ability
    9,999,999 Unit per One-Time
  • Supply Details
    Customization

    Negotiable

  • Country of sale
    World Wide, Asia, Middle East, Europe, Americas
  • PRICE
    • FOB

      Depend on quantity

ITEM SPECIFICS

  • Brand
    K.S. COMPRESSOR Co., Ltd.
    Model RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR
  • origin
    Republic of Korea
  • Size(Capacity)
    Power ranges from 100kW to 20,000kW for medium- to large-sized units, with a final discharge pressur
  • Function
    Performs a key function of compressing various types of gases at high pressure and supplying them to
  • Material
    High-durability materials that meet API 618 standards, including cylinders (forged steel), piston ro
  • Color
    Manufacturer's standard industrial colors (e.g., industrial gray or blue).
  • Weight
    Heavy loads ranging from tens of tons to hundreds of tons (varies depending on design specifications
  • Style
    Horizontally balanced opposed design in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute (API) 618 s
  • Condition
    New Product
  • Features
    High reliability and durability, enabling continuous operation for over 30 years.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

API 618 Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Process Gas Compressor
General Description
Engineered for the most demanding and critical applications in the global energy and chemical sectors, the API 618 Reciprocating Compressor provided by K.S. COMPRESSOR represents the pinnacle of reliability, efficiency, and safety. This is not merely a machine; it is the very heart of your process, designed to operate continuously for years under extreme pressures and in harsh environments. As a leading supplier in Korea, K.S. COMPRESSOR delivers solutions that fully comply with the latest edition of the American Petroleum Institute's stringent API 618 standard, ensuring our compressors meet the highest possible specifications for petroleum, chemical, and gas industry services. Our commitment is to provide a robust, long-lasting asset that guarantees the stable and profitable operation of your plant.
Product Features (Key Features)
Our API 618 compressors are built with a no-compromise approach to quality, incorporating features that ensure superior performance and longevity.
Absolute API 618 Compliance:
Every component, from the x-frame and crankshaft to the cylinders and valves, is designed, manufactured, and tested in strict accordance with the API 618 standard, guaranteeing its suitability for critical, heavy-duty service.
Robust, Heavy-Duty Construction:
Features a rigid, force-lubricated x-frame, a precision-machined forged steel crankshaft, and high-strength connecting rods, all designed to withstand the immense forces of high-pressure compression reliably and continuously.
Superior Vibration and Pulsation Control:
The horizontal balanced-opposed cylinder arrangement inherently cancels out unbalanced forces, resulting in minimal vibration. This design simplifies foundation requirements and extends the life of the machine and surrounding equipment.
Advanced Materials for Demanding Gases:
Piston rods are typically crafted from high-alloy steels with specialized coatings, while cylinders and valves are made from materials selected for their resistance to corrosion, erosion, and high temperatures, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of process gases (e.g., H2, Natural Gas, CO2, Hydrocarbons).
High-Efficiency Valve Technology:
Equipped with custom-engineered, high-efficiency plate or poppet-type valves that maximize flow while minimizing power consumption and wear, contributing to lower operational costs.
Modular and Flexible Design:
The modular x-frame design allows for configurations with up to 10 compressor cylinders, enabling multi-stage compression to achieve extremely high discharge pressures and accommodating future capacity or process changes.
Benefits and Effects (Advantages)
Investing in a K.S. COMPRESSOR API 618 unit provides tangible, long-term benefits that directly impact your bottom line.
Maximized Operational Uptime and Reliability:
Engineered for continuous, 24/7 operation with typical maintenance intervals of 3 years or more. This unmatched reliability minimizes costly unplanned shutdowns and maximizes your plant's productivity and profitability.
Significant Reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
The combination of high-efficiency components, low vibration (reducing foundation costs), and extreme durability significantly lowers long-term operational and maintenance expenditures (OPEX), delivering a superior return on investment.
Uncompromised Safety for Plant and Personnel:
Strict adherence to API 618 design and safety standards, including robust containment and advanced monitoring systems, ensures the highest level of safety for your facility and its personnel, even when handling hazardous or flammable gases.
Future-Proof Operational Flexibility:
The inherent modularity of the design provides the flexibility to adapt to evolving process requirements, whether it's adjusting pressure, capacity, or gas composition, thereby protecting your initial capital investment.
Product Specifications (Technical Specs)
Product Name API 618 Heavy-Duty Reciprocating Process Gas Compressor
Brand/Supplier K.S. COMPRESSOR Co., Ltd.
Governing Standard API Standard 618, 5th Edition ("Reciprocating Compressors for Petroleum, Chemical, and Gas Industry Services")
Compressor Type Horizontal, Balanced-Opposed, Multi-Stage Reciprocating Compressor
Size (Power Range) 100 kW to 20,000 kW (135 HP to 27,000 HP)
Max. Discharge Pressure Up to 800 bar (11,600 psi), subject to application review
Number of Throws 2 to 10
Frame Heavy-duty, rigid, cast ductile iron or fabricated steel
Cylinders Forged steel, designed for specific gas properties and pressures
Lubrication System Pressurized, forced-feed lubrication system compliant with API 614 for x-frame and cylinders
Control & Monitoring PLC-based control panel for startup, shutdown, capacity control, and continuous monitoring of critical parameters (pressure, temperature, vibration, lubrication).
Origin Republic of Korea
How to Use (Operating Principle & Integration)
The operation of the API 618 compressor is a precisely engineered cycle, integrated into a larger plant system.
Operating Principle (The "Recipe"):
The compressor operates on the principle of positive displacement. A motor drives the crankshaft, which moves the connecting rods and crossheads in a reciprocating (back-and-forth) motion. This motion drives the pistons within the cylinders. On the suction stroke, the piston draws process gas in through suction valves. On the compression stroke, the gas is compressed to a higher pressure and forced out through discharge valves. For high-pressure applications, this process is repeated across multiple "stages," where the gas is cooled between each stage of compression to improve efficiency.
System Integration: 
An API 618 compressor is the core of a complete system. It must be integrated with a prime mover (electric motor or gas turbine), a gas cooling system (intercoolers and aftercoolers), a comprehensive lubrication system, pulsation control vessels, and a sophisticated control system. K.S. COMPRESSOR provides expert engineering support to ensure seamless integration into your plant's process flow diagram (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID).
Routine Operation: 
Once commissioned, routine operation is managed from a central control room. Operators monitor key parameters to ensure the machine is running within its designed limits. The automated control system manages capacity adjustments and performs safety shutdowns if any parameter deviates from the safe operating window, ensuring a "hands-off," reliable operation.
Company Overview
Established in 2019, GCTECH is a premier Korean engineering company specializing in comprehensive solutions for critical rotating equipment.

Our core business encompasses not only the supply of high-performance compressors but also expert Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal compressors, tailored for the demanding environments of the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation industries.

Our philosophy is built on an unwavering commitment to quality and technological excellence. We ensure maximum operational reliability and efficiency for our clients, minimizing downtime and protecting their valuable assets. As a strategic partner, our ultimate goal is to contribute to our clients' success by providing the most dependable and cost-effective solutions in the industry.

PAYMENTS DETAILS

This supplier supports payments for offline orders
  • Telegraphic Transfer : T/T
Contact Payment Manager
  • Name : Chorong Ha

SHIPPING

Shipping from : Republic of Korea
  • 223 Jecheol-ro Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do (57759)
GCTECH Co., Ltd.
  • The person in charge

    hyong yong Kim
  • Address

    223 Jecheol-ro Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang-si, Jeollanam-do (57759)
Introduction
Established in 2019, GCTECH is a premier Korean engineering company specializing in comprehensive solutions for critical rotating equipment. Our core business encompasses not only the supply of high-performance compressors but also expert Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal compressors, tailored for the demanding environments of the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation industries. Our philosophy is built on an unwavering commitment to quality and technological excellence. We ensure maximum operational reliability and efficiency for our clients, minimizing downtime and protecting their valuable assets. As a strategic partner, our ultimate goal is to contribute to our clients' success by providing the most dependable and cost-effective solutions in the industry.
  • Business Type :
    Manufacturer
  • Main Product :
    Compressor, turbine, mechanical components, and other industrial equipment
  • Established :
    1992-05-01
  • Total Annual Revenue :
    More than 10 billion (KRW)
  • Total Employees :
    101~500 people

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TRADE EXPERIENCE

  • Total revenue
    More than 10 billion (KRW)
  • Total export revenue (previous year in USD)
    10,000,000
  • Number of foreign trade employees
    101~500 people

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