Screw compressor

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The screw compression technology was developed by James Howden & Co. and Professor Lysholm of Svenska Rotor Maskiner in 1939. We commercialised this novel technology during the 1940s and developed the world's first oil injected controlled capacity compressors in 1961. We now provide screw compressors to the refrigeration, oil, gas and petrochemical industries world-wide. Our compressor design with its low maintenance and high efficiency minimises operating costs. The smooth running action of the twin screws enables the compressors to handle the most difficult gases, contaminants or liquid slugs without vibration. We supply two series of bare shaft standard screw compressor units, the XRV and WRV ranges. The XRV supplies flows from 300m3/h to 1600m3/h, and the WRV from 550m3/h to 18,000m3/h. Screw compressors are supplied by Howden Compressors Ltd and in North America by Howden Compressors LLC.