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Broom Wade / Atlas Copco (UK/Sweden)

HA / HR Series

Broom Wade war ein britischer Kompressor-Hersteller, der 1960 von Compair übernommen und später über verschiedene Eigentümerwechsel bei Atlas Copco gelandet ist. Die HA/HR-Serie war auf britischen Schiffen der 1960er-1990er Jahre verbreitet. Produktion längst eingestellt, auf sehr alten Schiffen noch vereinzelt im Einsatz. Ersatzteile nur über Gebrauchtmarkt oder Spezialisten.

Broom Wade / Atlas Copco (UK/Sweden) HA / HR Series
30-150 m³/h FAD
Capacity
Compressed Air (Starting Air / Service Air)
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type 2-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor
variant count approx 4
period start year 1965
period end year 1995
drive type Electric
construction Cast iron, water-cooled, trunk piston

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Common failures & inspection points

●Valve plate wear — original valve design prone to early failure
●Crankshaft bearing wear after long service (20,000+ hrs)
●Cylinder liner wear from age
●Cooling water passages scaling from lack of treatment

Service & Maintenance

Valve overhaul every 3,000-4,000 hrs. Completely obsolete — service through specialist marine compressor shops. Complete overhaul parts increasingly scarce.

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Replacement Parts

Discontinued. Parts from used-parts market or specialist reconditioning. Some valve components still available from aftermarket suppliers. Lead time: 6-12 weeks.
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Equipment Model #37700 · discontinued