Packing and Cylinder Lubrication System Advancements on Reciprocating Compressors

Are you experiencing premature wear or failure of compressor parts, i.e., rings, packing or excessive oil consumption, or phantom no-flow shut down issues? If so, these symptoms can be attributed to poor divider block system performance, typically due to the system design, wear, and/or age.  Or,  if you are just looking to “bounce off” a lubrication problem with a subject matter expert at BSA, we invite you to contact us. We can help to review, explore, and analyze your divider block system design and drawing…….and this initial review comes at no cost to you.  We are confident we can recommend improvements to your divider block lubrication system that impact performance, reliability, and production that will save you money.

Bill Spitzer & Associates has over 40 years of experience in lubrication system applications, ranging from design, installation, preventative maintenance service to root cause analysis.  We are also pleased to announce being recently appointed a Patton Divider Block Systems distributor. With our knowledge, experience and field service capability, along with Patton’s innovative and patented product offering, our team now offers the industry an expanded array of cost effective solutions and services, unmatched in the market.   

Products

  • Replacement parts in stock, including box lubricators for the most common frames

  • Patton ALB-1 Gearbox adapts to: Ariel 1 & 2, Worthington Cub, Super Cub, White Superior, Chicago Pneumatic, Dresser Rand, and Gemini

  • Off machine or standalone lubrication system packages, specifically designed to pre-lubricate cylinder and packing components prior to machine start up

  • Form, fit, and functional replacements for other brands, CPI©, Graco-Trabon©, & DropsA©

  • All products are in stock and ready for immediate delivery

 Services

  • Experienced service technicians, who can quickly and effectively analyze, troubleshoot existing systems

  • Onsite audits available designed to improve and validate system reliability and to eliminate costs due to over lubrication

  • Complete turnkey system installation and preventative maintenance services

  • Onsite or virtual training available

 BSA’s Divider Block System “Tips of the Day”

  • Always be sure to purge all air from the system after any maintenance performed

  • Contamination is the leading cause of lubricator pump failure, it is highly recommended to incorporate both low and high pressure filtration

  • We recommend using SS filter elements rather than the traditional bronze elements in certain gas service, the bronze will corrode and will eventually cause system clogging and eventual system failure

  • If you’re using a typical pump to point lubricator pump with a sight glass, we recommend periodic pressure testing of the pumps to ensure the drops in the sight glass are equal to the volume is being delivered to the application point