The “NEW” 206
The first of the 206’s with a Curtis Toledo compressor are headed for the field. There are several improvements over the Champion compressor that we have been using for three years.
First, the compressor delivers 18 cfm (compared to 15 cfm) which means more carbon monoxide at a higher pressure. In shop tests, the Curtis Toledo pump will hold 40 psi with both ball valves open. The 6.5 hp Powerland motor handles the pump very well though we did put an unloader that drops out the gas pressure from the pump when the motor idles back.
We are getting consistent carbon monoxide readings from 15,000 to 16,500 ppm.
Last, but probably most important is that we are measuring a huge decrease in vibration throughout the unit;. This is attributed to a better balance crank and pistons within the compressor. This allows us to run the compressor at 900 rpm rather than the 800 with the Champion pumps; And even at the higher rpm, the vibration levels are much lower than we have had in the past.
Of course there is always a down side and in the case of the 206, the Curtis Toledo pump is more expensive and when we re-evaluate our pricing structure in June and July, the price on the 206 will most likely go up. Makes now a good time to buy a 206!
Uncategorized | admin April 9, 2010
