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Composite compressor valve plate with Burckhardt Compression AG

Novel, true to final contour composite compressor valve plate

R&D Collaboration:

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In close cooperation with the Winterthur-based compressor manufacturer and world market leader in the field of compressor systems, Burckhardt Compression AG, CrossTEQ AG realized a geometrically complex compressor valve plate with high-performance material properties using its own x-NET precision molding process.


Foto zeigt schwarze Kompressor-Ventilplatte aus Carbonfaser Composite hergestellt von CrossTEQ

Customer:  Burckhardt Compression AG

Industry:  Mechanical engineering, compressor systems

Material:  Chopped tapes made of thermoplastic carbon fiber, PEEK/CF

Technologie:  x-NE T Precision Molding

USP:  Temperature & Pressure Resistance 

When our material reaches its limits, we rely on CrossTEQ's high-performance composites

- Luzi Valär, Vice President Research & Development at Burckhardt Compression AG

Significantly improved compressor efficiency due to ultra-lightweight and durable valve plate

The high-quality fiber composite material gives the valve plate reliable and durable properties under the most adverse pressure and temperature conditions.

With high strength and low weight, valve plate life and compressor efficiency are significantly improved.

  • Temperature resistant

  • Firm & pressure resistant

  • Lightweight

  • Precise contour; Minimal finishing

  • Cost-efficient already from medium series size onwards

CrossTEQ's thermoplastic fiber composites enable versatile mechanical, chemical and tribological features that we can specifically evoke for high-performance components using our x-NET Precision Molding process.

- Lian Giger, Founder of CrossTEQ & Developer of x-NET Compression Molding Technology

About Burckhardt Compression AG

Burckhardt Compression is the global market leader in the field of compressor systems.
The company is the only manufacturer and service provider to offer a complete range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services.
Its custom-designed compressor systems are used in gas production and processing, gas transportation and storage, refining, chemicals and petrochemicals, as well as H2 mobility and power/industrial gas.
With leading technology, a broad portfolio of components as well as a full range of services, Burckhardt Compression supports its customers worldwide to find the solution for their reciprocating compressor systems tailored to their needs.
Since 1844, highly qualified employees have been creating cutting-edge solutions to set standards in gas compression.

Source: Burckhardt Compression AG

CrossTEQ AG, Frau Hanna Eberli June 1, 2022
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