Orphaned Compressor

[BROCKWOOD]

Jake had success in identifying his pump & I too sent my info to the compressor site linked in that post. Since mine is apparently more obscure, I'll ask here if anyone has a clue of as to what I have.

 

[dlane]

, new to me , looks stout.

 

[Wireaddict]

Possibly an old commercial refrigeration compressor.

 

[Downunder Bob]

Yes, I think, older style refrigeration compressor, the type that was used for refrigerated cabinets in a shop. Because they were not a sealed unit they were most often mounted outside the building as they were prone to gas leakage.

 

[benmychree]

Obviously it is a refrigeration compressor, the flanged connections give it away, it would also have a mechanical seal at the pulley end of the crankshaft. For purposes of air compression these are not generally a good item, as they are not designed to keep oil from being discharged with the gas; in a refrigeration system, oil routinely circulates through the system along with the refrigerant in its fluid/gas states; being that these are sealed systems, it is of little importance to keep oil from circulating the system, at least in small amounts.

 

[BROCKWOOD]

Thanks for the tips guys. I believe this was a spare that may have been for use in the operation of high voltage power breakers - typically air close. Oil in this type of system that should not have to operate very often, would be considered a plus. I could be wrong, as I got this at a flee market. Oil as I got it is like new - not the case in any compressor I've maintained while in service. Any ideas of the 'W' as perhaps the manufacturer?

 

[BROCKWOOD]

Worthington perhaps? Just want to find info on it.

 

[Downunder Bob]

The "W" could be Worthington, used to be a big name in refrigeration compressors. No reason why it cant be used as a shop air compressor as long as you arrange an oil separator and drain oil back to crank case. A small amount of oil is fine in air tools, as long as you don't use it for spray painting.