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Introduction 3
Packing – Rod sealing technologies 4
Cylinder rings and piston assembly 6
Cylinder Ring Design Assessment and High Performance Piston 7
Emissions Control Panels 8
Service 10
Polymer materials for rings
Material description 13
Overview of materials 14
Cylinder rings: Piston rings 16
Cylinder rings: Rider bands 20
Packing rings: Pressure breaker types 23
Packing rings: Main seal types 24
Packing rings: Vent and purge seal types 27
Wiper rings: Oil wiper types 28
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Introduction
In this catalog, products and materials that qualify for rapid delivery are tagged with
HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge.
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Packing – Rod sealing technologies
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Packing and wiper rings
HOERBIGER packing and wiper rings are expertly Oil wipers are a critical component designed to
designed and tested to provide optimum performance wipe oil from the rod and prevent crankcase oil from
for your equipment, ensuring safe operation and entering the distance piece or cylinder. It is important
reduced emissions. to differentiate between metal scrapers, which can
damage the rod, and soft polymer wipers, such as
The packing rings of the the main packing are
our WME, which guarantee the best operation and
designed to reduce gas leakage from the cylinder
performance for your equipment.
to the distance piece or the atmosphere, and are
activated by gas pressure to actively seal against the HOERBIGER’s stringent design features and testing
rod surface and packing cup surface. procedures for all rings ensure the best sealing
performance and durability. The number of ring
The Packing rings can also be used in intermediate
groups, design and material used depend on the
packings to ensure safe operation of reciprocating
gas composition and operating conditions of the
compressors by providing a seal between the two
compressor to ensure optimum performance and
distance pieces.
efficiency.
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Cylinder rings and piston assembly
Cylinder rings play a key role in sealing the Rider bands provide continuous piston support,
compression chambers and supporting the piston guiding the piston inside the cylinder and preventing
weight. HOERBIGER provides rings and rider bands for metal-to-metal contact. They are designed to minimize
horizontal, vertical or inclined pistons, for double or friction and ensure the longest wear life. The surface of
single acting arrangements, and for lubricated or non- the rider band features relief grooves to avoid pressure
lubricated compressors. build-up and consequent rapid wear.
Cylinder rings restrict the flow of gas between the head
end and the crank end of the compression chamber.
Differential pressure activates the piston rings to
seal. The clearance between the piston rings and the
grooves on the piston allows the rings to expand and
conform to the cylinder bore.
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Cylinder Ring Design Assessment
and High Performance Piston
Piston performance issues arise with the compressor Case study: Piston upgrade project in the
activity: 30% of the compressors show a minimum of refinery sector
7°C temperature increase in the piston chamber after
Simulated piston design shows an optimized piston
one year of operation. At HOERBIGER we take the
layout that minimizes blow-by while simultaneously
improvement of the rings lifetime very seriously.
increasing rider bands lifetime by 250%.
With our state of the art simulation techniques
Minimized blow-by: Reduced CO₂ emissions thanks
discharge gas temperature increase and capacity
to longer maintenance intervals and energy savings.
losses can be quantified. The piston design can then
Performance improvement: capacity losses of 15%
be iterated to find an optimized piston layout for your
after one year were reduced to 3%.
specific application.
Piston blow-by quantified in the engineering phase
Piston design derived from simulation work
This new piston configuration method boosts
capacity and dramatically improves process
reliability. The result is improved product quality,
energy savings, increased uptime, longer runtimes,
better performance, and longer compressor life. The
investment has therefore quickly paid for itself.
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Emissions Control Panels
Reciprocating compressors are critical for the A pressurized nitrogen buffer at the flange end of the
performance and operation of the entire plant; packing creates a barrier seal between the packing
however, they have been identified as a major source and the distance piece. A secondary barrier (at the
of fugitive emissions which not only negatively impact intermediate packing, inboard distance piece or wiper
the environment but can also pose a significant safety packing) is always recommended to take care of
risk to operators working on the compressor deck. residual leakages from the packing case.
Emissions Control Panels are used to prevent the The fully standardized Emissions Control Panel
contamination of the crankcase or the compressor monitors the health status of the main and
surrounding from flammable or hazardous gases by intermediate packings over time. This allows you to
keeping the gas leaking from the packing contained switch from preventive maintenance to condition-
in the vent line where it can be safely disposed of. based maintenance.
To prevent fugitive emissions the main packing needs
to be purged.
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A Cutting Edge
Zero Emissions Product
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Service
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The customer dedication that the HOERBIGER
team provides is second-to-none; faultless
workmanship and commitment to quality stands
out above their competition.
Maintenance Manager, United Kingdom
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Polymer materials
for rings
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Material description
At HOERBIGER’s Polymer Research Center, materials scientists, application engineers, and production
specialists work together to develop and test high-performance materials capable of withstanding the
most demanding operating conditions, including high pressures, bone-dry, non-lubricated cylinders,
and/or highly corrosive gases.
HOERBIGER offers the broadest range of materials for piston rings, rider bands, and packing rings,
including high-performance polymers designed for lubricated and non-lubricated compressors handling
hydrogen, natural gas, air, and process gases.
HOERBIGER’s commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction is the foundation for the
success of HY materials range. HOERBIGER’s team of experts is constantly striving to develop new and
innovative materials to meet new compressor applications and improve uptime.
Lite Material – our material Experience Material – our Excite Material – our highest
for low to medium pressure proven and reliable materials performance materials
operating conditions
Designed for a standard Proven and field tested at high For critical compressors that
lubricated and non-lubricated pressures and temperatures operate in demanding clean
condition or in the harshest
hydrogen, hydrocarbon and Proprietary blend of specially
environments
natural gas applications selected polymers and fillers
Innovative and proven
Enhance wear properties Enhanced wear properties for
proprietary compounds
longer life and improved uptime
Provide stable sealing and wear
Highest manufacturing quality
performance for non demanding Performance in a wide range of
standards
applications demanding applications, both
lubricated and non-lubricated Provides best uptime and
reliability
In this catalog, products and materials that qualify for rapid delivery are tagged
with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge.
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Overview of materials
Natural Gases
Indust. Gases
Refrigeration
Chemicals
Alcohols
Refinery
Olefins
Material Description
Air
HY101 is a high performance
HY101 filled PTFE alloy.
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Natural Gases
Indust. Gases
Refrigeration
Chemicals
Alcohols
Refinery
Olefins
Product Description
Air
HY121 offers the advantages of a
low friction material with excellent
HY121 wear resistance at very low dew
points.
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Cylinder rings
Piston rings
One piece, overlap One piece, linde T section Twin ring, pegged
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Cylinder rings
Piston rings
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Cylinder rings
Piston rings
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Cylinder rings
Piston rings
One piece, angle cut, One piece, angle cut, Three piece, overlap,
left hand cut, flat expander left hand cut, round expander round expander
One piece, overlap, Three piece, straight cut, Two piece, angle cut,
flat expander round expander flat expander
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Cylinder rings
Rider bands
One piece, angle cut, Two piece, angle cut, One piece, angle cut,
axial and radial grooves, hole axial and radial grooves, hole radial grooves
One piece, straight cut, One piece, angle cut, One piece, straight cut,
radial grooves axial and radial grooves axial and radial grooves
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Cylinder rings
Rider bands
One piece, straight cut, Two piece, angle cut, Two piece, straight cut,
axial and stagg radial grooves axial grooves axial and radial grooves
One piece, angle cut, One piece, overlap cut, Two piece, angle cut,
axial and radial grooves, peg radial grooves no features
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Cylinder rings
Rider bands
Two piece, angle cut, Two piece, straight cut, Two piece, straight cut,
radial grooves radial grooves no features
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
piston rings and rider bands mounted in cylinder diameters ≤ 800mm for HY54 and HY509 material grades;
cylinder diameters ≤ 500 mm for HY22, HY52, HY101, HY538; and cylinder diameters ≤ 254 mm for HY534.
Items outside of these cylinder sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Packing rings
Pressure breaker types
Pressure breaker, single Pressure breaker, single Pressure breaker, single acting
acting with zero gap and bore acting with zero gap and bore with zero gap and segment
clearance, non-metallic clearance, metallic backup ring, metallic
Pressure breaker, single acting Pressure breaker, single acting Pressure breaker, single acting
with zero gap and solid backup with gap and segment backup with gap and solid backup ring,
ring, non-metallic ring, non-metallic non-metallic
Pressure breaker, double Pressure breaker, double Pressure breaker, double acting
acting with zero gap and bore acting with zero gap and bore with segment backup ring,
clearance, non-metallic clearance, metallic non-metallic
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
packing rings for piston rod diameters ≤ 130 mm, including non-metallic material grades HY54, HY509, H22,
HY52, HY101, HY538 and HY534, and Grey Iron, Iron DEVA, Bronze and Bronze DEVA metallic grades.
Items outside these sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Packing rings
Main seal types
Single acting tangent to rod with Single acting tangent to rod with Double acting six segment
segment backup ring solid backup ring tangent pair
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
packing rings for piston rod diameters ≤ 130 mm, including non-metallic material grades HY54, HY509, H22,
HY52, HY101, HY538 and HY534, and Grey Iron, Iron DEVA, Bronze and Bronze DEVA metallic grades.
Items outside these sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Packing rings
Main seal types
A Cutting-Edge Zero Emissions Product A Cutting-Edge Zero Emissions Product A Cutting-Edge Zero Emissions Product
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
packing rings for piston rod diameters ≤ 130 mm, including non-metallic material grades HY54, HY509, H22,
HY52, HY101, HY538 and HY534, and Grey Iron, Iron DEVA, Bronze and Bronze DEVA metallic grades.
Items outside these sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Packing rings
Main seal types
Six segment tangent pair with Tangent pair with solid Radial with six segment tangent
segment backup ring backup ring with segment backup ring
0353-00
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
packing rings for piston rod diameters ≤ 130 mm, including non-metallic material grades HY54, HY509, H22,
HY52, HY101, HY538 and HY534, and Grey Iron, Iron DEVA, Bronze and Bronze DEVA metallic grades.
Items outside these sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Packing rings
Vent and purge seal types
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
packing rings for piston rod diameters ≤ 130 mm, including non-metallic material grades HY54, HY509, H22,
HY52, HY101, HY538 and HY534, and Grey Iron, Iron DEVA, Bronze and Bronze DEVA metallic grades.
Items outside these sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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Wiper rings
Oil wiper types
0392-05
Items eligible for rapid delivery are marked with HOERBIGER’s rapid delivery badge. This applies to
packing rings for piston rod diameters ≤ 130 mm, including non-metallic material grades HY54, HY509, H22,
HY52, HY101, HY538 and HY534, and Grey Iron, Iron DEVA, Bronze and Bronze DEVA metallic grades.
Items outside these sizes and materials are not available for rapid delivery.
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HOERBIGER is active throughout the world in the energy sector, the process industry,
the automotive industry, the mechanical engineering sector, in safety engineering,
and in the electrical industry. In 2022, its 5,726 employees achieved sales of 1.267
billion euros in 124 locations across 44 countries. Our products and services are
used in reciprocating compressors, gas flow control units, vehicle drives, rotating
unions, explosion protection, gas-powered engines, and in automobile hydraulics.
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