Precision-engineered compressor components restored operational reliability quickly
A leading Indian manufacturer of chemical fertilizers and industrial chemicals runs several compressors built by Nuovo Pignone (NP). The company required large, high‑quality components quickly and at a competitive price. When the original manufacturer was unable to meet their expectations, they approached Burckhardt Compression India for an alternative solution.
Since Burckhardt Compression had acquired the intellectual property for BP&CL (Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited) compressors a few years earlier, a former licensee of NP, we were able to leverage this expertise to fully meet our customer’s requirements in terms of cost, quality, and delivery time. By sourcing the components from us, the company was able to overcome significant operational and commercial challenges.
We would like to thank your team for their excellent technical and timely support of capital components provided for our Nuovo Pignone compressors. The capital components met our technical requirements and quality expectations, while also offering significant advantages in terms of reduced prices and substantially shorter delivery timelines.
What our customer says
Customer challenges
- Secure a local supplier capable of handling large‑diameter, critical components
- Ensure compliance with quality requirements fully aligned with OEM standards
- In need of a supplier with strong reverse‑engineering capabilities
- Tight deadline tied to the scheduled maintenance cycle
- Achieve seamless communication for technical validation
Technical data
| Manufacturer | Nuovo Pignone |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontal balanced opposed |
| Power | 2'700 kW / 3'619 hp |
| Speed | 333 rpm |
| Gas | CO2 |
| Suction pressure | 1.12 bar / 16.75 psi |
| Discharge pressure | 142 bar / 2'060 psi |
| Lubrication | yes |
Our solution
Extensive know-how and technical understanding
As a leading OEM, our deep expertise and technical background ensured engineering accuracy and played a key role in the project’s success.
Strong baseline
Leveraging available drawings and component details provided a solid basis for reverse engineering and significantly reduced lead time.
Engineering excellence
Despite incomplete design data, our team engineered and delivered a fully compliant, fit-for-purpose solution.
Modern facilities
High-precision 3D scanning enabled us to capture exact geometries and enhance the existing design data and functional information.
Superior manufacturing capabilities
Our workshops, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, manufacture large-scale components - in this case a fabricated piston of Ø 1'000 mm, piston rod, crosshead assembly and crosshead pin.
Flawless communication & coordination
We maintained close engagement with the customer’s technical team to ensure timely inspections, validations, and smooth project execution.
Customer benefits
- Significant cost reduction
- Shorter lead time (12 weeks faster) aligned with maintenance schedule
- Components met technical, quality, and performance expectations
- Uninterrupted compressor operation enabled
- Localization of procurement process
- Burckhardt Compression is a reliable alternative source for compressor parts for all brands