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Thomas ariculated piston air compressor pump gh-405B
THIS SALE IS FOR 1 NEW / SURPLUS STOCK ( box date 08/31/ 94 ) THOMAS INDUSTRIES part no. 160632 ,,GH-405B, 50 PSIG , FLOW @115/60,comes in factory box with instructions , factory box is old and worn,, NO GAGES OR FITTINGS ARE INCLUDED,, COMPRESSOR ONLY,, compressor is in excellent unused condition, never been removed from box prior to this photo,, 1/3 HP , 1725 rpm, 115/230 v ,,
Articulating piston pumps work by reduction of a volume
Permanently lubricated and sealed bearings
High strength stainless steel valves
Internal chambered crankcase
8' Cord and plug (115/60 models)
Fifty-micron inlet filter(s) (pressure models)
using a sealed piston within a cylinder.
* High capacity, permanently lubricated and sealed bearings
* PTFE or carbon piston rings and skirts
* High strength stainless steel valves
The articulated piston compressor utilizes the same operating principle as a conventional car engine piston. The articulated piston transfers rotational energy from a motor/pulley into a reciprocating motion used to compress air in a cylinder. The rotational motion is transferred through an eccentric and bearing assembly (big end) to the con-rod, on through the wrist pin (little end) to the piston itself.
As the piston moves down inside the cylinder, air is drawn in through a one-way intake valve. On the upward stroke, this air is exhausted through a one-way exhaust valve. Sealing of the piston to the cylinder is achieved by using two piston rings each backed with a spring to keep them in contact with the cylinder wall. A piston skirt is also used to guide the piston in the cylinder.
The articulated piston compressor is suited to tough, industrial applications that require relatively high flow rates combined with pressure.
