Your Partner for

Reliable Performance of Compressors

We supply customers
in the following industries:

■ Process industry
Refining and oil production
Petrochemical industry
Chemical industry

■ Natural gas industry

Gas gathering
Gas transportation
Gas storage
Gas re-injection
CNG
LNG

■ PET industries

■ Industrial air

■ Technical gases
(Ar, C2H2, CO2, He, H2, N2, N2O, O2, etc.)

■ Industrial refrigeration

■ Automotive

■ Railway

■ Marine
Reliability, efficiency and economy are This concept is based upon our proven
decisive factors in compressor operation. approach to ­problem-solving for com-
The use of high-grade components and pressor components and systems, our
professional servicing of compressors many years of experience in materials,
is indispensable and ensures reliable, and our ability to offer customized and
­efficient, and lasting operation for both
reliability-related services to meet our
the compressors and the plants in which
customers’ ­specific needs. By employing
they operate. We measure our ­performance
standardized core methods in develop-
at HOERBIGER Compression Technology
ment, engineering, manufacturing, and
based on how effectively we contribute to
servicing we ­guarantee consistent
the success of our customers.
quality.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of

valves, controls and sealing systems for Therefore we are your partner for the
reciprocating compressors, HOERBIGER reliable performance of your com-
Compression Technology is a supplier of pressors. Throughout the world. Our
outstanding ­products and services for constantly ­expanding global company
manufacturers and operators of recipro- network ­ensures that we are always near
cating and screw compressors. you.

Our fully integrated product and service

concept is con­sistently focused on com-
pressor reliability and ­economy.

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 Always near you – throughout the world!

Regional headquarters for North and South America:

HOERBIGER COMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY
AMERICA HOLDING, INC
Pompano Beach, Florida
[email protected]
www.hoerbiger.com

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At more than 70 production and service facilities, backed by
a staff of 3,100, HOERBIGER Compression Technology
provides reliable and economic operation of your compressors.

A highly organized exchange of technological experience and

know-how within our organization guarantees our ability to
deliver this knowledge anywhere throughout the world.

Regional headquarters for Europe, Middle East, Africa:

HOERBIGER KOMPRESSORTECHNIK
EUROPA HOLDING GMBH
Vienna, Austria
[email protected]
www.hoerbiger.com

Regional headquarters for Asia and Pacific:

HOERBIGER KOMPRESSORTECHNIK
ASIA HOLDING PTE. LTD.
Singapore
[email protected]
www.hoerbiger.com

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 Global expertise
for constantly changing
requirements

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With his groundbreaking invention of the low-mass, friction- Engineered solution for every application
less steel plate valve in 1895, Hanns Hörbiger of Austria set
a landmark in compression technology history, opening up We use this specialized expertise together with standardized
­totally new opportunities for the industry. quality procedures for order processing to develop engineered
solutions for both standard applications and special customer
HOERBIGER has maintained this innovative strength through- requirements.
out its history. Even a century later, intensive research and
development, meticulous engineering and design, the use of
high-quality proprietary materials, along with cutting-edge Customized maintenance concepts
manufacturing technologies and stringent quality manage-
ment, continue to form the basis of our products. To ensure reliable, efficient and environmentally-friendly
­compressor operation in the long term, we also offer our cus-
tomers fast, dependable, and flexible reliability-related main-
tenance and optimization of their reciprocating and
screw compressors. Throughout the world.

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 Our products for
“Reliable Performance of Compressors”

Pressure packings OT oil wiper packings

and packing rings Efficient, safe
State-of-the-art and environmentally
materials and design friendly (100% oil-free)

Pistons and piston rods Explosion relief valves

Top-quality coatings provide Protection for personnel
optimal surfaces and equipment

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HydroCOM RecipCOM
The high-tech system The online monitoring system
for stepless compressor

Cylinder liners Cylinder rings Compressor valves

For optimal guiding For all compressor designs The heart of every
of pistons and operating conditions compressor

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HOERBIGER compressor valves –
engineered for every application

Valves are the components that are sub- We have the right valve for every applica-
jected to the heaviest loads in compressors tion. Our engineers can select the optimum
and are vital for their efficiency. Valves system design from a comprehensive range
must operate under continuously changing of valve designs, such as
pressure loads, frequently under difficult
operating conditions. ■ Plate valves
■ Ring valves
This is why HOERBIGER valves are not ■ Poppet valves
simply components, but rather carefully ■ Concentric valves
engineered solutions, manufactured for ■ Reed valves
maximum reliability and service life to
ensure efficient performance and cost- and the appropriate
effectiveness. ■ unloading systems
■ unloaders
HOERBIGER valves are available for the ■ plug unloaders
entire range of often highly sophisticated ■ actuators
industrial applications and equipment to complete our range of valve products.
where reciprocating compressors are
used. These include areas such as refi-
neries, the chemical and petrochemical
industries, natural gas production and
storage, large-area gas supply, produc-
tion of industrial and high-purity gases,
PET applications, breweries, trucking,
railroad, and shipping industries, and
the entire area of industrial air supply
and cooling.

HOERBIGER compressor valves provide

consistent and trouble-free service
everywhere, often over the course of
many years.

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 Stepless control and
monitoring:

Efficient flow rate control is essential in ■ Maximum energy savings, because

many reciprocating compressor appli- only the quantity of gas required
cations. However, most of the devices is compressed
on the market are slow, inaccurate, and ■ Stepless control throughout most of
energy-inefficient. With its smart control the output range
system HydroCOM, HOERBIGER impres- ■ Maximum control dynamics through
sively demonstrates how state-of-the-art extremely rapid and precise
electronics, combined with profound actuators
compressor process knowledge, simpli- ■ Complete automation via interfaces
fies compressor operations and makes to a PCS or process controller
them more cost-effective. ■ Integration of essential elements to
form the basis for continuous
HydroCOM, the most advanced and
compressor monitoring
efficient system for stepless control of
reciprocating compressors, offers a
number of benefits:

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The key to economic and reliable
performance of reciprocating compressors

Compressor monitoring with HOERBIGER Use HOERBIGER HydroCOM and

In many industries, economical or RecipCOM to
technical process requirements force ■ increase reliability
operators to rely on trouble-free ■ reduce operating costs, and
­operation of their reciprocating compres- ■ improve compressor productivity.
sors. This means that operators must
be continuously informed regarding
the operational status of valves, rider
and piston rings, packings, controls,
­crosshead/piston connections and
­process parameters.

With RecipCOM, the online monitoring

system, a compressor is ideally equip-
ped for ­condition based maintenance.

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 Sealing technologies
for reciprocating compressors –
durable and reliable
As with valves, sealing systems are also In addition to creating quality products
key components in reciprocating com- for standard applications, they also
pressor service life. This makes them create customized sealing systems for
critical elements for the reliability and highly critical applications.
availability of the entire system. With innovative solutions for old
problems in the compression industry,
HOERBIGER can offer the right sea- such as 100% tight OT oil wiper
ling technology, regardless of whether packings, pressure balancing BOT
it involves lubricated or non-lubricated packing rings, or heat conducting
operation, dry or wet, chemically aggres- Thermosleeve pressure packing,
sive or inert gases, high pressure or low HOERBIGER proves its leading role in
pressure. the design of these key components.
The key to smooth compressor operation
lies in the correct ­combination of mate- We have the right rings and packings
rials and design for the packing and for your compressors:
­cylinder rings, perfectly adapted to
the compressor’s construction and ■ Packing rings
operating conditions. As a result ◗ BOT, the pressure balancing
of the continuous vertical integration of ring pair
our HY-materials, which we develop and ◗ Packing rings
manufacture in-house, and which have for standard applications
proven themselves in numerous appli- ■ Cylinder rings
cations around the world, we ensure the ◗ Piston rings
highest quality standards throughout the ◗ Rider rings
entire manufacturing process for these ■ Oil wiper rings
critical key components. ◗ for standard applications
◗ OT oil wiper rings
In HOERBIGER's research laboratories, ■ Pressure packings
our engineers are developing and testing ◗ Water-cooled packing
continuously improved materials and (API 618 compliant)
product designs for operation under the ◗ Thermosleeve packing, the heat
widest variety of operating conditions. conducting pressure packing
■ Intermediate packing
■ Oil wiper packing

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HOERBIGER explosion relief valves
and check valves: Protection for
personnel and equipment

HOERBIGER explosion relief valves: HOERBIGER check valves:

Secure protection against explosion Rapid-response insurance
effects against flow reversal

In diesel and gas engines, compressors, HOERBIGER check valves offer

drive units and silos, in short wherever effective protection against gas
oil mist or gas mixtures are generated, flow reversal in processing faci-
or where dusty media are conveyed lities (e. g. after compressors)
and stored, dangerous explosions with and in pipelines, for continuo-
serious consequences can occur at any us and especially for pulsating
time. flows.

HOERBIGER explosion relief valves offer The unique reaction speed of

secure protection in this area. Owing to HOERBIGER check valves is
their low mass, the valves respond due to the low-mass, friction-
extremely quickly, opening with very low less guided valve plate. The
pressure differences, and then closing use of special materials plus high-quali-
tight again for uninterrupted service. ty manufacturing ensure a high level of
The integrated flame arrester further­ operational dependability.
more intercepts jet flames that might
occur during an explosion. HOERBIGER check valves stand for

HOERBIGER explosion relief valves are ■ long service life, even in pulsating
thus approved for pressure relief in enc- flows
losed spaces, and have proven ■ perfect performance, regardless of
successful in balancing excess pressure where they are installed, and
or low pressure conditions. ■ minimum pressure loss.

HOERBIGER explosion relief valves are

designed, manufactured and tested in
accordance with the stringent provisions
of the relevant classification societies.

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 Components and systems
for screw compressors

Both stationary and portable screw com- Our components and systems for your
pressors must be able to provide widely screw compressors
varying air quantities in the shortest
­possible time. ■ stepless control or 2-point control
(for the suction side)
This means that they must be equipped ■ MPV – Minimum pressure valves
with carefully matched peripheral control (for the discharge side)
devices to adapt the output to the demand, ■ control systems
maintain oil pressure at sufficiently high (controllers, venting valves and
levels, and vent the system after the motor other equipment)
is shut off. ■ oil and air line equipment
(thermostatic valves, etc.)
© CompAir HOERBIGER offers a complete range
of modular components and systems
that are used to control the compressor
to the precise operating requirements.
These components and systems are
available for a wide range of compressor
types and sizes.
Employing fully automatic produc-
tion processes from the design stage
to ­product delivery, for customized
­solutions or standard applications, we
provide reliable quality at all times.

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Reed valves for air and gas, air brake
and refrigeration compressors

HOERBIGER reed valves are special

­valves, designed, engineered, and
­manufactured in close collaboration
with our customers throughout the
­development process. The result of this
collaboration is a homogenous unit of
compressor and valve.

This gives HOERBIGER reed valves an

unique advantage in design, operation,
and quality as well as price. We have
the flexibility to respond rapidly to
­changes in our customers’ requirements,
while still providing consistent manu­
facturing quality through effectively
­controlled processes.

Our customers' confidence is based on

the exceptionally high reliability and
­service life of our reed valves.

These qualities make HOERBIGER the

world's leading manufacturer of reed
­valves.

We supply reed valves for the following

compressors:

■ Air and gas compressors

■ Air brake compressors
■ Refrigeration compressors

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 Customized services
around the compressor

Ariel JGC/6
Farmington, New Mexico, USA

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What is the best way to increase system At HOERBIGER, we are ready to take on Regardless of whether it involves
availability? How can equipment relia- these challenges. We provide a complete ­component service, reconditioning a
bility be increased? Can operating and range of reliability-related maintenance ­compressor for increased performance,
maintenance costs be lowered and services for your reciprocating and periodic snapshot monitoring, continuous
downtime reduced? Can productivity be screw compressors to give you the best online monitoring, spare parts procure-
improved? possible support in accomplishing your ment, or complete inventory management:
goals. Drawing on our many years of we are flexible in responding to your
These are all questions and challenges experience in the compressor industry needs.
that are faced on a daily basis by plant and our in-house engineering expertise
operators in the widest variety of indus- for all key components and systems in Are you considering regular compressor
tries. High productivity and success compressors, we work together with you maintenance to increase the availabili-
in the market depend on trouble-free, to develop the right service model ty and efficiency of entire compressor
­economic operation in your facilities. according to clearly defined procedures systems? Are you looking for a complete
and processes. system installation and professional
­training for your personnel?

At HOERBIGER you will find a reliable

partner, throughout the world – always
near you!

Thomassen CHS-2/4 of Gaz de France

on D-15 platform (ex NAM) at the North Sea

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 Our comprehensive services
for Reliable Performance of Compressors
Compressor optimization
through analysis of compressor
Service, repair and spare parts supply operation, design of optimum
of compressor components components and control systems,
such as valves, as well as compressor
sealing systems, reconditioning
and controls

Compressor service
Inspection, maintenance,
and repair of reciprocating
and screw compressors
(Air End Service)

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Performance-related Compressor monitoring
maintenance agreements either as periodic snapshot
The complete package for long-term monitoring or with RecipCOM,
increases in compressor availability the continuous online
and efficiency monitoring system

Customer training
Training and information
exchange for the joint development
of customized concepts

Inventory management
from planning the optimum inventory
strategy and replacement parts
procurement to a complete
inventory management system

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 The HOERBIGER Group:
A company with three highly specialized
strategic business units
More than 5,500 employees of the HOERBIGER Group worldwide ensure our quality, efficiency and progress.
Every day they provide the proof that our growth and success are based upon an unconditional commitment
to meeting the needs of our customers, concentrating on our own core competencies, striving for continuous
innovation, and guaranteeing entrepreneurial flexibility.

HOERBIGER Compression Technology is the world’s leading manufacturer of valves,

controls and sealing systems for reciprocating compressors and also offers
customized and reliability-related services for reciprocating and
screw compressors. HOERBIGER Compression Technology thus ensures reliable
compressor and systems operations in many industries around the world.

More information at: www.hoerbiger.com

In Automation Technology, HOERBIGER’s strength lies in the combination of its

expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, and ability to create individualized niche
­solutions for automotive manufacturing, medical technology, mechatronics, and
­specialized segments of mechanical and plant engineering.
HOERBIGER is one of the market leaders in hydraulic convertible top controls for
passenger vehicles.

More information at: www.hoerbiger.com

In Drive Technology, our core competence lies in the perfect control of wet-running
tribological processes. With its significant international presence, and as Europe’s
leading manufacturer of components and optimized systems for passenger cars and
­commercial vehicle drive trains, HOERBIGER is highly respected in the automotive
and transmission industries worldwide.

More information at: www.hoerbiger.com

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