Cornerstones of Compression: The Burckhardt Labyrinth Compressor
08 June 2023
Unique reciprocating compressor technology was first introduced by Sulzer in 1935
The vertical, inline reciprocating labyrinth compressors employ a unique technology between the piston and the cylinder wall and between the piston rod and the piston rod sealing gland. The labyrinth sealing effect is created by numerous tiny throttling points that resist leakage from high pressure to low pressure.
The growth…