Burton Corblin worldwide network covers more than 60 countries.

Manufacturing and packaging

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facilities are in Europe, the USA and Asia. Spare parts and service are available on all five continents.
Burton Corblin direct exports represent nearly 70% of its production.

Burton Corblin S.A.

Rue Roland Vachette - B.P. 80001 - 60181 Nogent-sur-Oise Cedex - FRANCE
Tel. : +33 (0)3 44 74 41 00
Fax : +33 (0)3 44 71 72 43 (Sales)
Fax : +33 (0)3 44 74 41 14 (After Sales/Spare Parts)
E-mail : bcsales@burtoncorblin.com
www.BurtonCorblin.com

North America distributor

Gas & Air Systems Inc.

Asia / Pacific

Burton Corblin Compressors Asia

C/o Howden Engineering S.E. Asia Ltd
Associate Company

Howden Process Compressors Ltd Diaphragm

1304 Whitaker St. 1/F Sino Industrial Plaza,
Hellertown, PA 18055 9 Kai Cheung Road, Kowloon Bay
USA Hong-Kong
Tel. : +1 610 838 9625 Tel. : +852 27589278
Fax : +1 610 838 9650 Fax : +852 27989503
E-mail : steve@gasandairsys.com E-mail : Fdai@hkstar.com
After Sales
Tel. : +852 29142314
Fax : +852 29142265
E-mail : c-fontaine@burtoncorblin.com
compressors
Old Govan Road
Renfrew, PA4 8XJ
Scotland - United Kingdom
Tel. : +44 141 304 3500
Fax : +44 141 304 3600
E-mail : hpc.sales@howden.com
Matching the compressor …in many industries and in many
to your needs applications
Burton Corblin offers a wide range of single or multi stage These machines benefit from the latest technical deve- D 123 LG 4/25
compressors and boosters. This range includes high effi- lopments in design and manufacture and include the
Bottle filling (China)
ciency diaphragm units (DL series) and hybrid (Piston/ more recent technological improvements in reciprocating
Discharge pressure : 200 bar abs
Diaphragm - HPD Series) compressors. compressors. Flowrate : 50 Nm3/h
The combination of the oil-free piston and diaphragm A large range of proprietary crankcases associated with a Gas : Dry Hydrogen

technologies on one single frame provides higher capaci- wide variety of compression heads, having pressure ratings
ties at high pressures with no contamination of the gas ranging from 10 to 3000 bar, offers a large number of com-
and minimum leakage. binations allowing an optimum selection for a given duty.

Hydrogenation Process (Mexico)

3 000 Discharge pressure : 34.4 bar abs
B D D
0 06 08 Flowrate : 125 Nm3/h
0 0
L L
GAS : Cp/Cv=1.4 Gas : Dry Hydrogen
MW=29
1 000
D D D Max speed
12 12 16 Twin headed
700
A 3 3 4L D
L
500 0 -T L 16 units
1 6
L
B 5 - HPD
Discharge pressure (bar)

200 a s p = 1 b.

100

50
Metal treating
20
• Hot isostatic pressing
• Shield gases for special coating of metals
10 • Various lab experiments
• H2 + N2 or He for steel hardening
D 123 LM 4-T1 • High speed particle cathodic deposit.
Defence/Aeropace
• High pressure helium leakage testing
1 Compression
ratio • High speed simulation.
r=2
0,0010,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000
r=5
Electronics
0,001 0,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 • Electrical bulbs and tubes filled with
r = 10
0,001 0,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 neon, krypton, xenon
r = 20
0,001 0,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 • High purity nitrogen for epitaxial reactor
for ultra-thin plating (microchip industry)
Suction volume (m3/h)
• Nitrogen injections (83 Mpa) for impro-
D 102 LG 4/16 + D 102 LM 63 ved performance of coaxial cables
• Ultra-pure gas handling for semi-conduc-
tors (H2, N2...)
M AT C H I N G T H E R I G H T C O M P R E S S O R T O T H E A P P L I C AT I O N • Electronics gases (He, Ar, SiH4...).
General
To ensure compressors operate at the specified pressure and temperature conditions, the chemical and physical pro-
• Carbon dioxide for sparkling beverages -
perties of the gas to be handled are carefully reviewed by Burton Corblin. This review results in the proper selection of packaging and long term storage
the crankcase and the diaphragm head assembly. The ratio of specific heats determines the temperature rise and the • Chlorine for water treatment
requirements for multi-staging and cooling whereas gas compressibility factors and density determine the size and • Nitrous oxide for anaesthesia
configuration of gas flow passages and gas check-valve sizing. • Supercritical extraction for removal and
Certain gases or gas mixtures are corrosive, flammable, explosive or easily liquifiable. When gas pressures and tempe- separation of flavours and essential oils
ratures are increased, or when the gas is combined with other compounds, such as water, the gas can be more difficult • Helium for nuclear magnetic resonance
to handle and this will be assessed and addressed at the selection stage. equipment cooling systems
Thanks to its long-track record, Burton Corblin always makes sure that the best technical solution is applied to each duty. • Cotton seed cleaning with HCl to im-
prove yield
By careful review of the operating conditions, we minimize the potential risks of fire, explosion and environmental lea-
• Any gas handling situation calling
kage while maximizing component life.
Air Bag inflator gas compressors (France) for zero-contamination, environ-
Burton Corblin has the in-depth experience needed to help you make correct choices, and optimize your investment. mental integrity, high compression
Discharge pressure : 560 bar abs
We go beyond merely getting you the “right” compressor configuration. Our advanced engineering maximizes reliabi- Flowrate : 60 Nm3/h and/or high efficiency.
lity and operating life. Gas : Argon

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 Countless references The “Environment Friendly”
all over the world... q u a l i t y c o m p re s s o r
Burton Corblin compressors are used by customers who services and equipment to the highest levels of engineering
demand reliable and low maintenance equipment for both design and quality. That is why Burton Corblin is the choice High efficiency PURITY
Carefully controlled cavity contours and clearance volumes result in
production and research applications. The leading edge of so many companies worldwide. high volumetric efficiency with high compression ratios.
technologies insist on a company that will provide both the Compression without
Compression without leakage
Static O-rings seal diaphragms to the head assembly assuring leak- contamination
tightness to 1 x 10-6 mbar.L/sec. The Burton Corblin triple
PTA Plant - Amoco Process (China)
Discharge pressure : 111 bar abs D 164 LC 16 Low stress cavity contour diaphragm construction completely
Flowrate : 156 Nm3/h Stresses in the diaphragm are kept well within the elastic limit, and
Gas : Hydrogen the theoretical stress levels are below the endurance limit of the
isolates the gas from
material at 108 cycles. the reciprocating and lubricated
Trouble-free operation parts thus ensuring
Care in the design, manufacturing and testing ensure long, trouble- contamination-free compression.
free operation.
Chemical and Petrochemical Wear parts are minimized and all reciprocating components are
• Gas separation constantly lubricated. Heavy duty components are used throughout. Head Integrity
• Gas feeding for chemical reaction Versatile compression Detection System
• Hydrogen leakage recovery, Hydrogena- All gases can be handled - light to heavy, inert to reactive and non-
tion processes, Hydrogen storage... hazardous to hazardous.
• Bone dry nitrogen boosters for inerting, Reliable Head Integrity
draining and cleaning tanks and reactors Material matched to the application Detection System assures
• Leakage recovery to flare stack Materials are matched to the application for superior construction
• Polyethylene and other polymerization and performance. protection of the environment
processes (PE, PP, PS,...)
Low maintenance and the process gas.
• Oil well operation simulating systems D 164 LC 4 Polypropylene Plant
• Oil well injection for enhanced recovery Hydrogenation Virtually no consumption of lubricants with only one oil change per
and start-up Process (Brazil) year required. Sealed crankcases with large access doors permit easy
• Chlorinated or fluorinated gases Discharge pressure :
inspection of reciprocating components.
• Chemical and Petrochemical Processes 36 bar abs
(TA/PTA -TDI, 2-EH, MMA...). Flowrate : 691 Nm3/h
Energy Gas : Hydrogen
• Nuclear: radioactive gas leakage recovery Configurations
for operating units. Various handling in
research lab
• Coal: gasification and methane enrich-
ment process ; 100 Mpa for enhanced
coal extraction
• Gas: biogas compressing units (organic
water treatment) CRANKCASE
• Turbo generator cooling systems using
helium or hydrogen.
Deep sea diving A0  
• Breathing gas
• Hyperbar center. B0 
Industrial D 166 LC 16 
B5
• Electrolyser manufacturers/packagers
• Test bench for leakage testing (e.g. valve D 060 L    
manufacturers)
D 080 L    
• Turn-key transportable oxygen generators
for civil (remote areas) and military use D 123 L-T1    
• Gas turbine feed application.
D 123 L    
Specialty/Industrial gases
• Bottle filling applications when high gas Hydrogen storage
D 164 L    
purity and/or leaktightness is required or (India)
cannot be handled in liquid phase Discharge pressure : D 166 L    
• Gas blending 136 bar abs
• Gas supply at high pressure through pipe- HPD 123 L  
Flowrate :
line (N2, H2...) 125-250 Nm3/h 
HPD 164 L  
• Rare and ultra high purity gases Gas : Dry Hydrogen Under
• Medical gases. special HPD 166 L  
conditions

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 Operating
principle
The crankcase (A) of the compressor is essentially a hydrau-
ISO 1
900
lic pump. The piston (1) moves in the cylinder (2) and pulses
the hydraulic fluid in the head (B) producing an oscillating
movement of the diaphragm group (8).
This diaphragm group consists of three diaphragms clam-
ped and sealed at the periphery between the gas plate and
orifice plate.
The orifice or channel plate (4) has the role of distributing
the hydraulic fluid uniformly under the diaphragm and the
gas plate (5) contains the suction (6) and discharge (7)
check-valves. These two plates are specially contoured on
their internal faces and their assembly forms the compres-
sion chamber. Their profile is carefully designed so as to
minimize the stresses in the diaphragm.
A piston pump called the compensating pump works via an
eccentric mounted on the crankshaft. At each stroke of the
piston a surplus of hydraulic fluid is injected into the oil
chamber to compensate for any leakage past the piston and
to assure the diaphragm (8) makes full contact with the gas
plate (5). The clearance volume is thereby reduced to a
minimum.
The excess hydraulic fluid introduced by the compensating
pump escapes via an adjustable relief valve called the pres-
sure limiter (3) and returns to the sump.
Oil
Plate
Reliability
f l e x i b i l i t y, e ff i c i e n c y
HEAD INTEGRITY DETECTION SYSTEM
Burton Corblin pioneered the use of multiple dia-
phragms to prevent any possible contamination of
the gas in the event the integrity of a diaphragm is
breached. The design offered in the DL Series
Compressors has been improved. Both the gas and
hydraulic diaphragms are identical and can be used
interchangeably. The intermediate diaphragm is
not position sensitive. In addition to detecting any
4 8 breach in the diaphragm system, any seal anomalies
Diaphragms can be readily identified and the effluent process
gas or hydraulic fluid will be contained within the
head assembly - not discharged to the environment.
The Head Integrity Detection System includes a col-
lection port and instrumentation for monitoring.
(Compressor “Trip” pressure switch).

3
B Pressure
limiter

2
5

2 1
B
A

1. To leak detection system

2. “O” ring
3. Cavity - a. gas side
b. oil side
4. Slotted middle diaphragm acts as leak path
5. Gas tight groove for leak collection.

6 7 Gas plate
Suction Discharge
1 2 valves valves
PRESSURE LIMITER
The pressure limiter is similar to a relief valve.
The spring force acting on the needle and, in turn, the needle on the seat maintains a tight seal during the compres- Gas side diaphragm

sion stroke. When the hydraulic pressure slightly exceeds the spring load, the limiter opens and allows the excess Intermediate diaphragm

hydraulic fluid to return to the crankcase. Oil side diaphragm

By design, the limiter has low lift to prevent seat damage during closure.
The “Dynalim” limiter designed and manufactured by Burton Corblin allows a perfect and repetitive control of the Oil plate
hydraulic oil pressure and serves as by-pass necessary to first oil filling or repriming of the hydraulic circuit.
A locking device makes the Dynalim “fool-proof” by ensuring the setting is kept at all times and by preventing excessi- To leak detection system
ve hydraulic pressure. 5
Gas plate

4 5
 Operating
principle
The crankcase (A) of the compressor is essentially a hydrau-
ISO 1
900
lic pump. The piston (1) moves in the cylinder (2) and pulses
the hydraulic fluid in the head (B) producing an oscillating
movement of the diaphragm group (8).
This diaphragm group consists of three diaphragms clam-
ped and sealed at the periphery between the gas plate and
orifice plate.
The orifice or channel plate (4) has the role of distributing
the hydraulic fluid uniformly under the diaphragm and the
gas plate (5) contains the suction (6) and discharge (7)
check-valves. These two plates are specially contoured on
their internal faces and their assembly forms the compres-
sion chamber. Their profile is carefully designed so as to
minimize the stresses in the diaphragm.
A piston pump called the compensating pump works via an
eccentric mounted on the crankshaft. At each stroke of the
piston a surplus of hydraulic fluid is injected into the oil
chamber to compensate for any leakage past the piston and
to assure the diaphragm (8) makes full contact with the gas
plate (5). The clearance volume is thereby reduced to a
minimum.
The excess hydraulic fluid introduced by the compensating
pump escapes via an adjustable relief valve called the pres-
sure limiter (3) and returns to the sump.
Oil
Plate
Reliability
f l e x i b i l i t y, e ff i c i e n c y
HEAD INTEGRITY DETECTION SYSTEM
Burton Corblin pioneered the use of multiple dia-
phragms to prevent any possible contamination of
the gas in the event the integrity of a diaphragm is
breached. The design offered in the DL Series
Compressors has been improved. Both the gas and
hydraulic diaphragms are identical and can be used
interchangeably. The intermediate diaphragm is
not position sensitive. In addition to detecting any
4 8 breach in the diaphragm system, any seal anomalies
Diaphragms can be readily identified and the effluent process
gas or hydraulic fluid will be contained within the
head assembly - not discharged to the environment.
The Head Integrity Detection System includes a col-
lection port and instrumentation for monitoring.
(Compressor “Trip” pressure switch).

3
B Pressure
limiter

2
5

2 1
B
A

1. To leak detection system

2. “O” ring
3. Cavity - a. gas side
b. oil side
4. Slotted middle diaphragm acts as leak path
5. Gas tight groove for leak collection.

6 7 Gas plate
Suction Discharge
1 2 valves valves
PRESSURE LIMITER
The pressure limiter is similar to a relief valve.
The spring force acting on the needle and, in turn, the needle on the seat maintains a tight seal during the compres- Gas side diaphragm

sion stroke. When the hydraulic pressure slightly exceeds the spring load, the limiter opens and allows the excess Intermediate diaphragm

hydraulic fluid to return to the crankcase. Oil side diaphragm

By design, the limiter has low lift to prevent seat damage during closure.
The “Dynalim” limiter designed and manufactured by Burton Corblin allows a perfect and repetitive control of the Oil plate
hydraulic oil pressure and serves as by-pass necessary to first oil filling or repriming of the hydraulic circuit.
A locking device makes the Dynalim “fool-proof” by ensuring the setting is kept at all times and by preventing excessi- To leak detection system
ve hydraulic pressure. 5
Gas plate

4 5
 Countless references The “Environment Friendly”
all over the world... q u a l i t y c o m p re s s o r
Burton Corblin compressors are used by customers who services and equipment to the highest levels of engineering
demand reliable and low maintenance equipment for both design and quality. That is why Burton Corblin is the choice High efficiency PURITY
Carefully controlled cavity contours and clearance volumes result in
production and research applications. The leading edge of so many companies worldwide. high volumetric efficiency with high compression ratios.
technologies insist on a company that will provide both the Compression without
Compression without leakage
Static O-rings seal diaphragms to the head assembly assuring leak- contamination
tightness to 1 x 10-6 mbar.L/sec. The Burton Corblin triple
PTA Plant - Amoco Process (China)
Discharge pressure : 111 bar abs D 164 LC 16 Low stress cavity contour diaphragm construction completely
Flowrate : 156 Nm3/h Stresses in the diaphragm are kept well within the elastic limit, and
Gas : Hydrogen the theoretical stress levels are below the endurance limit of the
isolates the gas from
material at 108 cycles. the reciprocating and lubricated
Trouble-free operation parts thus ensuring
Care in the design, manufacturing and testing ensure long, trouble- contamination-free compression.
free operation.
Chemical and Petrochemical Wear parts are minimized and all reciprocating components are
• Gas separation constantly lubricated. Heavy duty components are used throughout. Head Integrity
• Gas feeding for chemical reaction Versatile compression Detection System
• Hydrogen leakage recovery, Hydrogena- All gases can be handled - light to heavy, inert to reactive and non-
tion processes, Hydrogen storage... hazardous to hazardous.
• Bone dry nitrogen boosters for inerting, Reliable Head Integrity
draining and cleaning tanks and reactors Material matched to the application Detection System assures
• Leakage recovery to flare stack Materials are matched to the application for superior construction
• Polyethylene and other polymerization and performance. protection of the environment
processes (PE, PP, PS,...)
Low maintenance and the process gas.
• Oil well operation simulating systems D 164 LC 4 Polypropylene Plant
• Oil well injection for enhanced recovery Hydrogenation Virtually no consumption of lubricants with only one oil change per
and start-up Process (Brazil) year required. Sealed crankcases with large access doors permit easy
• Chlorinated or fluorinated gases Discharge pressure :
inspection of reciprocating components.
• Chemical and Petrochemical Processes 36 bar abs
(TA/PTA -TDI, 2-EH, MMA...). Flowrate : 691 Nm3/h
Energy Gas : Hydrogen
• Nuclear: radioactive gas leakage recovery Configurations
for operating units. Various handling in
research lab
• Coal: gasification and methane enrich-
ment process ; 100 Mpa for enhanced
coal extraction
• Gas: biogas compressing units (organic
water treatment) CRANKCASE
• Turbo generator cooling systems using
helium or hydrogen.
Deep sea diving A0  
• Breathing gas
• Hyperbar center. B0 
Industrial D 166 LC 16 
B5
• Electrolyser manufacturers/packagers
• Test bench for leakage testing (e.g. valve D 060 L    
manufacturers)
D 080 L    
• Turn-key transportable oxygen generators
for civil (remote areas) and military use D 123 L-T1    
• Gas turbine feed application.
D 123 L    
Specialty/Industrial gases
• Bottle filling applications when high gas Hydrogen storage
D 164 L    
purity and/or leaktightness is required or (India)
cannot be handled in liquid phase Discharge pressure : D 166 L    
• Gas blending 136 bar abs
• Gas supply at high pressure through pipe- HPD 123 L  
Flowrate :
line (N2, H2...) 125-250 Nm3/h 
HPD 164 L  
• Rare and ultra high purity gases Gas : Dry Hydrogen Under
• Medical gases. special HPD 166 L  
conditions

6 3
Matching the compressor …in many industries and in many
to your needs applications
Burton Corblin offers a wide range of single or multi stage These machines benefit from the latest technical deve- D 123 LG 4/25
compressors and boosters. This range includes high effi- lopments in design and manufacture and include the
Bottle filling (China)
ciency diaphragm units (DL series) and hybrid (Piston/ more recent technological improvements in reciprocating
Discharge pressure : 200 bar abs
Diaphragm - HPD Series) compressors. compressors. Flowrate : 50 Nm3/h
The combination of the oil-free piston and diaphragm A large range of proprietary crankcases associated with a Gas : Dry Hydrogen

technologies on one single frame provides higher capaci- wide variety of compression heads, having pressure ratings
ties at high pressures with no contamination of the gas ranging from 10 to 3000 bar, offers a large number of com-
and minimum leakage. binations allowing an optimum selection for a given duty.

Hydrogenation Process (Mexico)

3 000 Discharge pressure : 34.4 bar abs
B D D
0 06 08 Flowrate : 125 Nm3/h
0 0
L L
GAS : Cp/Cv=1.4 Gas : Dry Hydrogen
MW=29
1 000
D D D Max speed
12 12 16 Twin headed
700
A 3 3 4L D
L
500 0 -T L 16 units
1 6
L
B 5 - HPD
Discharge pressure (bar)

200 a s p = 1 b.

100

50
Metal treating
20
• Hot isostatic pressing
• Shield gases for special coating of metals
10 • Various lab experiments
• H2 + N2 or He for steel hardening
D 123 LM 4-T1 • High speed particle cathodic deposit.
Defence/Aeropace
• High pressure helium leakage testing
1 Compression
ratio • High speed simulation.
r=2
0,0010,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000
r=5
Electronics
0,001 0,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 • Electrical bulbs and tubes filled with
r = 10
0,001 0,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 neon, krypton, xenon
r = 20
0,001 0,002 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1 000 • High purity nitrogen for epitaxial reactor
for ultra-thin plating (microchip industry)
Suction volume (m3/h)
• Nitrogen injections (83 Mpa) for impro-
D 102 LG 4/16 + D 102 LM 63 ved performance of coaxial cables
• Ultra-pure gas handling for semi-conduc-
tors (H2, N2...)
M AT C H I N G T H E R I G H T C O M P R E S S O R T O T H E A P P L I C AT I O N • Electronics gases (He, Ar, SiH4...).
General
To ensure compressors operate at the specified pressure and temperature conditions, the chemical and physical pro-
• Carbon dioxide for sparkling beverages -
perties of the gas to be handled are carefully reviewed by Burton Corblin. This review results in the proper selection of packaging and long term storage
the crankcase and the diaphragm head assembly. The ratio of specific heats determines the temperature rise and the • Chlorine for water treatment
requirements for multi-staging and cooling whereas gas compressibility factors and density determine the size and • Nitrous oxide for anaesthesia
configuration of gas flow passages and gas check-valve sizing. • Supercritical extraction for removal and
Certain gases or gas mixtures are corrosive, flammable, explosive or easily liquifiable. When gas pressures and tempe- separation of flavours and essential oils
ratures are increased, or when the gas is combined with other compounds, such as water, the gas can be more difficult • Helium for nuclear magnetic resonance
to handle and this will be assessed and addressed at the selection stage. equipment cooling systems
Thanks to its long-track record, Burton Corblin always makes sure that the best technical solution is applied to each duty. • Cotton seed cleaning with HCl to im-
prove yield
By careful review of the operating conditions, we minimize the potential risks of fire, explosion and environmental lea-
• Any gas handling situation calling
kage while maximizing component life.
Air Bag inflator gas compressors (France) for zero-contamination, environ-
Burton Corblin has the in-depth experience needed to help you make correct choices, and optimize your investment. mental integrity, high compression
Discharge pressure : 560 bar abs
We go beyond merely getting you the “right” compressor configuration. Our advanced engineering maximizes reliabi- Flowrate : 60 Nm3/h and/or high efficiency.
lity and operating life. Gas : Argon

2 7