Joy MH66 Air Compressor

Joy MH66 air compressor was earlier manufactured and marketed by Joy Air but is now a part of Cooper Compression Systems. This air compressor is reciprocating and boasts 6 cylinder throws. It has a 10.5 inch diameter crosshead made of ductile iron for increased durability and comes with replaceable tri metal shoes. The connecting rod is die forged steel, which is heal treated and precision machined for pin lubrication. All these factors combine to minimize the start up torque hence making these an extremely popular choice.

Manufacturer Specifications

• It uses an oil free reciprocating system with a speed range of 600 to 1200 rpm

• It has a 6 inch stroke and a frame horsepower of 5400 hp.

• Its maximum internal gas rod loads include a tension of 52,000 pounds, a compression of 52,000 pounds and a total peak to peak load of 104,000 pounds.

• The piston speed at maximum rpm is 1200 feet per minute or 6.1 meters per second.

• It has steel backed, split shell, precision tri metal connected and main rod bearings.

Joy MH66 Air Compressor Warranty

Cameron Compressions System offers a six year warranty on these air compressors, which show cases the superior quality and exceptional manufacturing process. During this period the company promises to either repair or replace the products free of charge.

Pros

• Compass software - This software is an extremely user friendly, Microsoft and windows based software, which is used to perfection for the sizing of the cylinder of this air compressor. Once the preliminary cylinder selection and sizing is done the user can include any other specific selections followed by detailed calculation ranging from performance curves and dynamic rod load calculations.

• The connecting rod is heat treated, closed die forged and precision machined for pin lubrication.

• The brand name and the reliability it brings so much so that even after being taken over by Cooper Compression Systems, people still ask for Joy Air Compressors.

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• It comes with a Sump Capacity of 80 gallons and a lube oil flow of 48 gallons per minute or 181.7 liters per minute at maximum rpm, which combine to make it an extremely popular choice.

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