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Air Driven Gas Booster Compressor, 8” Drive AG Series • OM-12J 

seals, retainers and bearings, all enclosed by an end cap incorporating inlet and outlet check valve 
assemblies. 

NOTE: The seals on the connecting rods are also considered part of the gas sections. Each rod has a 
dual seal design with a small vent between to dissipate minor air drive leakage. The chambers on the 
inside of the gas barrels, behind the gas pistons, are piped to a tee with a filtered breather (on standard 
models). See Figures 1 & 2. 

No lubrication of any kind is ever used on the dynamic seals of the gas pumping sections.

 They 

are designed to run dry, supported on the inherent low friction properties of the seal and bearing 
materials. 

The life of the gas pumping section depends on the cleanliness of the gas supply. Therefore, micronic 
filtration is suggested at the gas inlet port. If compressed air or other moisture containing gas is to be 
pumped, the initial dew point should be low enough to prevent saturation at booster output pressure, and 
if any carry over of oil from a compressed air source is evident, special coalescing type filtration may be 
necessary. 

Over the life of the moving parts, some migration of inert particles into the gas output should be expected.  
Therefore, a small particle filter on the high pressure output line may be advisable for critical applications. 

2.3.1 COMPRESSION RATIO - VOLUMETRIC EFFICIENCY

 (Not to be confused with "Area Ratio") 

The compression ratio of any gas section is the ratio of output gas pressure to inlet gas pressure. (To 
calculate, use PSI absolute values.) The gas pumping sections are designed to have minimum unswept 
or clearance volume at the end of the compression stroke. On the return (suction) stroke of the piston, 
output pressure in the unswept volume re-expands. This reduces the amount of potential fresh gas intake 
on the suction stroke. Volumetric efficiency therefore decreases rapidly with an increase in compression 
ratio. The volumetric efficiency reaches zero when the unexpelled (re-expanded) gas completely fills the 
cylinder and equals the supply gas pressure at the end of the intake stroke. For example: A cylinder with 
a 4% unswept volume will reach zero efficiency at a compression ratio of approximately 25:1 because the 
inlet check valve will no longer open at any point during the suction stroke to admit fresh gas. Therefore, 
applications requiring high compression ratios are preferably handled by the 2 stage (BAGT) models or 2 
or more 8AGD models piped in series. 

Production models of Haskel gas boosters are tested in the laboratory. Results of these tests indicate that 
compression ratios of up to 40:1 are possible for some individual stages under ideal conditions. However, 
for satisfactory operation under production conditions in industrial applications, we recommend 
compression ratios (per stage) of about 10:1 or less. Operation at higher ratios per stage may not 
damage the gas booster, but because output flow and efficiency will be low, the use should be limited to 
pressurizing small volumes such as pressure gauge testing, etc. 

2.3.2 COOLING AND EXHAUST SYSTEM 

In theory, compression ratios above 3:1 with most gases produce temperatures above the allowable limits 
for the seals. In practice, however, the heat of compression is transferred to the air cooled gas barrel and 
adjacent metal components during the relatively slow speed of the piston on the compression stroke and 
these components will stay within allowable temperature limits. Laboratory tests indicate that maximum 
temperatures occur between compression ratios of 5:1 and 10:1 and have shown that exhaust air cooling 
is adequate even when the booster is running at full speed. The allowable gas discharge temperature 
may run as high as 150°F above ambient temperature. 

Effective cooling of the gas pumping section(s) is important as service life of piston seals, bearings, and 
static seals are dependent upon proper operating temperatures. Driving air expands during the exhaust 
stroke with a significant reduction in temperature. Therefore, this chilled exhaust air routed through the 
cooling barrels surrounding the gas barrels and shell of the plenum cooler surrounding the output and 
interstage gas lines is a very efficient cooling medium. 

In both the 8AGD and 8AGT series boosters the cold air drive exhaust enters the plenum cooler and is 
then routed to each gas barrel cooling jacket. In the 8AGD series single stage, double acting models, the 
hot high pressure output gas from both of the gas section pumps is aftercooled by passing through the 
plenum cooler prior to final output. (Figure 1.) 

Summary of Contents for Haskel 8AGD-1

Page 1: ...OM 12J www haskel com Operating and Maintenance Instructions Air Driven Gas Booster Compressors 8 Drive AG Series 8 8 AG 8 AG...

Page 2: ...ion and to boost inlet gas to desired output free of hydrocarbon contamination Exhaust from the air drive chilled due to the expansion after performing work is used to cool the gas piston barrels thro...

Page 3: ...a compression ratio of approximately 25 1 because the inlet check valve will no longer open at any point during the suction stroke to admit fresh gas Therefore applications requiring high compression...

Page 4: ...her pressure output line from the second stage pump is then aftercooled by passing through the plenum cooler prior to the final output port Figure 2 8AGT Series Intercooling Aftercooling Diagram Under...

Page 5: ...he drive requires approximately 25 psi to trigger the valve spool and pilot piston as lubricated at the factory It is not necessary or desirable to use an airline lubricator 3 3 1 MUFFLERS For minimum...

Page 6: ...t parts or plumbing connections NOTE Detailed assembly drawings particular to your specific model have been included as a part of these maintenance instructions Consider these maintenance instructions...

Page 7: ...aged worn or swollen If any special tools are required it will be noted on the detailed assembly drawing 5 2 3 Reach inside valve body Remove first plastic bumper Carefully pull out spool Inspect 2 sp...

Page 8: ...seating tool 5 2 9 Repeat installation of remaining parts per paragraph 5 2 3 1 5 3 Pilot Stem Valves NOTE Before repair test according to paragraph 5 4 Disassemble pilot valves in the following manne...

Page 9: ...essure until pilot valve on cycling valve end is contacted by drive piston and it reverses direction Then gauge will read full pilot air pressure until opposite pilot valve on flow fitting end is cont...

Page 10: ...assembly drawing during repair 5 6 1 Disconnect all plumbing lines necessary to allow access to the check valves 5 6 2 Using suitable wrench unscrew port fitting from end cap Inspect O ring on fittin...

Page 11: ...gas barrel bore with a strong light It must be mirror smooth However if only slightly scratched it may be salvaged with a light hone NOTE DO NOT apply a lubricant of any kind to bearings seals O rings...

Page 12: ...ing at the piston seal and or the inlet check and or the outlet check 6 5 2 Symptom Observing Gauge Pointer Repair A Fast fall back from maximum A Outlet Check B Sluggish rise during pressure stroke B...

Page 13: ...sing it to stick open Then the pilot vent valve cannot dump enough pilot pressure so it remains held open by the drive piston Replace spring Defective o ring on pilot charge valve cycling valve end ca...

Page 14: ...8 OM 12J 14 1 8AG 8AGD 5 14 30 60 8AGT 5 14 5 30 14 60 30 60 8AGD 8AGT 8AGD 5 8AGT 5 14 2 2 1 2 2 NPT 2 2 1 5 2 3 1 54312...

Page 15: ...8 OM 12J 15 2 3 T 2 3 1 4 25 1 8AGT 8AGD 40 1 10 1 2 3 2 3 1 5 1 10 1 80 C...

Page 16: ...8 OM 12J 16 1 8AGD 8AGT 2 8AGT 25mm 145 C...

Page 17: ...8 OM 12J 17 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 19 05 mm 25 4 mm 3 4B 20A 3 4B 20A 1 4B 8A NPT 1 4B 8A NPT 1 8B NPT 1 bar 3 3 1 1 8 m 19 5 mm 3 3 2 1 8B 8A NPT 3 4 3 4B 20A...

Page 18: ...8 OM 12J 18 3 5 1 2 2 3 4 4 1 1 bar 5 5 1 CV No 242 CV O...

Page 19: ...8 OM 12J 19 IPA 50 50 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 3 O O 4 5 2 3 5 3 4 5...

Page 20: ...8 OM 12J 20 5 2 3 1 O 2 2 1 6 3 43N m 5 2 4 5 2 1 5 2 3 5 2 5 O 5 2 6 5 2 7 50866 O 5 2 8 O O O O 5 2 9 5 2 3 1 5 3 5 4 5 3 1 6 7...

Page 21: ...8 OM 12J 21 5 3 2 5 3 3 O 5 3 4 O 50866 5 3 5 5 3 6 O O 5 3 7 50866 5 4 5 4 1 17568 2 5 4 2 0 11 bar 1 8B 5 4 3 8...

Page 22: ...8 OM 12J 22 O 5 3 6 5 5 5 5 1 5 5 2 5 5 3 5 5 4 E O 5 5 5 O O O O O O 5 5 6 5 5 7 50866 O 5 5 8 28 4 34 3N m 5 6 8AGD 8ADT 5 6 1 9 O...

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Page 25: ...8 OM 12J 25 6 4 6 5 6 5 1 bar 8AGD 5 15 5 8AGD 14 15 5 8AGD 30 17 2 8AGD 60 21 7 6 5 2 A A B B B 5 5 34 5 bar...

Page 26: ...8 OM 12J 26 7 7 1 7 2 7 3 1 4 bar 5 2 O O O 9 5 5 5...

Page 27: ...8 AG OM 12J 27 1 8AG 8AGD 5 14 30 60 8AGT 5 14 5 30 14 30 14 60 30 60 1 8AGD 2 8AGT 8AGD 5 5 8AGT 5 14 1 5 2 14 2 2 1 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 NPT 1 1 2 2 2 1 Haskel 28442 5 2 3 1 54312...

Page 28: ...8 AG OM 12J 28 2 3 T 1 2 2 3 1 psi 0 4 25 1 0 2 8AGT 2 8AGD Haskel 40 1 10 1 2 3 2 3 1 5 1 10 1 150 F...

Page 29: ...8 AG OM 12J 29 8AGD 8AGT 8AGD 1 2 1 1 8AGD 8AGT 2 2 1 2 2 2 8AGT...

Page 30: ...8 AG OM 12J 30 1 in 300 F 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 1 3 4 3 4 NPT 1 4 NPT 1 4 NPT 1 8 NPT 15 psi 3 3 1 6 ft 3 4 3 3 2 1 8 NPT 3 4 3 4...

Page 31: ...8 AG OM 12J 31 3 5 1 2 2 3 4 4 1 15 psi 5 5 1 Loctite CV Blue 242 Loctite CV O...

Page 32: ...8 AG OM 12J 32 Stoddard 50 50 5 2 5 2 1 4 5 2 2 3 O O 4 3 4 Pilot shaft end seal...

Page 33: ...8 AG OM 12J 33 5 2 3 2 5 5 2 3 1 O 2 2 1 6 4 30 in lb 5 2 4 5 2 1 5 2 3 7 5 2 5 4 O 5 2 6 5 2 7 O Haskel 28442 5 2 8 O 2 O O 4 O 5 2 9 5 2 3 1 5 6 7...

Page 34: ...8 AG OM 12J 34 5 3 5 4 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 2 O 5 3 4 O Haskel 28442 5 3 5 5 3 6 O O 2 8 Tru Arc 5 3 7 Haskel 28442 5 4 5 4 1 17568 2 5 4 2 1 8 NPT 0 160 psi 5 4 3 O 8...

Page 35: ...8 AG OM 12J 35 5 3 6 5 5 5 5 1 5 5 2 5 5 3 4 8 5 5 4 1 E 1 1 O 5 5 5 O O O O 9 5 5 6 5 5 7 O Haskel 28442 5 5 8 250 300 in lb 5 6 6 8AGD 2 8AGT 5 6 1 5 6 2 O 9 O...

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Page 37: ...OM 12J 37 6 2 1000 psig 6 3 6 4 Install gauge Cycle drive at moderate speed until pressure stops rising Record maximum pressure 6 5 6 5 1 psig 8AGD 5 225 8AGD 14 225 8AGD 30 250 8AGD 60 315 6 5 2 A A...

Page 38: ...8 AG OM 12J 38 B 80 500 psi 7 7 1 7 2 7 3 20 psi 5 2 O O 9 5 5 6 O 6...

Page 39: ...8 AG OM 12J 39 1 8 AG 8AGD 5 14 30 60 8AGT 5 14 5 30 14 30 14 60 30 60 8AGD 8AGT 8AGD5 5 8AGT5 14 5 14 2 2 1 4 2 2 4 NPT T T 2 2 1 Haskel p n 28442 5 2 3 1 54312 2 3...

Page 40: ...8 AG OM 12J 40 I 2 2 3 1 psi 0 25 1 4 0 2 8AGT 2 8AGD Haskel 40 1 10 1 2 3 2 3 1 5 1 10 1 150 F 8AGD 8AGT 8AGD 1...

Page 41: ...8 AG OM 12J 41 1 8AGD 8AGT 2 2 8AGT 1 300 F...

Page 42: ...8 AG OM 12J 42 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 1 3 4 3 4 npt 1 4 npt 1 4 npt 1 8 npt 15 psi 3 3 1 6 3 4 3 3 2 T 1 8 npt 3 4 3 4 3 5 1 2 2 3 4...

Page 43: ...8 AG OM 12J 43 4 1 15 PSI 5 5 1 Loctite CV 242 Loctite CV O 50 50 5 2 5 2 1...

Page 44: ...8 AG OM 12J 44 5 2 2 3 O O 4 5 2 3 5 5 2 3 1 O 2 2 1 6 30 5 2 4 5 2 1 5 2 3 3 4 5 6...

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Page 46: ...8 AG OM 12J 46 Tru Arc 8 5 3 7 Haskel 28442 5 4 5 4 1 p n 17568 2 5 4 2 1 8 NPT 0 160 PSI 5 4 3 T O T 5 3 6 5 5 5 5 1 5 5 2 T 5 5 3 4 8 5 5 4 E O 9 O...

Page 47: ...8 AG OM 12J 47 5 5 5 O O O O 9 5 5 6 5 5 7 Haskel 28442 O 5 5 8 250 300 5 6 6 8AGD 8AGT 5 6 1 5 6 2 O 5 6 3 O 5 6 4 5 1 5 6 5 5 6 6 5 7 21703 2 5 7 1 5 7 2 5 5 3 5 5 4...

Page 48: ...8 AG OM 12J 48 5 7 3 O 5 7 4 O O 5 7 5 O 5 7 6 5 1 5 7 7 O 5 7 8 5 7 9 6 6 1 6 2 1000 PSlG 6 3...

Page 49: ...8 AG OM 12J 49 6 4 6 5 6 5 1 PSlG 8AGD 5 225 8AGD 14 225 8AGD 30 250 8AGD 60 315 6 5 2 A A B B B 80 500 PSI...

Page 50: ...8 AG OM 12J 50 7 7 1 7 2 7 3 20 psi 5 2 O O 9 5 5 5 O 6...

Page 51: ...ance for lifting e Safety labels on the machines and meanings are as follows General Danger Read Operator s Manual f In an emergency turn off the air supply g Warning If the pump s were not approved t...

Page 52: ...ranty claim and to expedite the return of replacement to the owner If unit has been disassembled or reassembled in a facility other than Haskel warranty is void if it has been improperly reassembled o...

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