Through detailed cooperation with recognized marine equipment and system suppliers, and the close relationship to well known end-users in the offshore market, Burckhardt Compression has developed the Laby®-GI, a highly unique and flexible compressor solution that perfectly fits a wide range of individual customer requirements for highly demanding offshore applications.
Traditional engineering and our decades of experience are the foundation of the vertical, in-line, 6-crank, low speed reciprocating compressor. The innovative design results in a unique but highly effective, fully balanced machinery configuration.
100% Mass Balancing
50x less total forces and 5x less free moments
The fully balanced crankgear leads to a smooth running compressor. The compressor will not stimulate the connected offshore structure or interfere with the structural analysis of the naval architecture. Vice versa neither roll or pitch nor engine vibration, for example on a LNG carrier, will have the slightest influence on the compressor system and its auxiliaries.
Resulting benefits
no free forces and moments
no influence on supporting offshore structure
Unique Cylinder Sealing System
Depending on the compression duty pressure and temperature requirements, we can offer either lubricated or non-lubricated cylinder sealing, allowing the selection of the very best technology according to individual stage process requirements. With the Laby®-GI Compressor we can provide a wide range of cylinder configurations and combinations to best fit your specifications.