ARIEL JG and JGA COMPRESSORS

Frame JG/2 JG/4 JGA/2 JGA/4 JGA/6

Number of throws 2 4 2 4 6
Rated Power, BHP 252 504 280 560 840
Rated Power, kW 188 376 209 418 626
Stroke, inches 3.5 3.5 3 3 3
Stroke, mm 89 89 76 76 76
RPM, maximum 1500 1500 1800 1800 1800
Piston speed, FPM 875 875 900 900 900
Piston speed, m/s 4.45 4.45 4.57 4.57 4.57
Total Rod Load, lbs 18000 18000 20000 20000 20000
Total Rod Load, N 80068 80068 88964 88964 88964
Tension, lbs 9000 9000 10000 10000 10000
Tension, N 40034 40034 44482 44482 44482
Compression, lbs 10000 10000 11000 11000 11000
Compression, N 44482 44482 48930 48930 48930
Average Weight with cylinders, lbs 2200 4700 2200 4700 7400
Average Weight with cylinders, kg 1000 2130 1000 2130 3355
Maximum Length, inches 33 58 33 58 86
Maximum Length, mm 838 1473 838 1473 2184
Nominal Width, inches 83 83 83 83 83
Nominal Width, mm 2032 2032 2032 2032 2032
Crankshaft CL (from bottom), inches 10.25 10.25 10.25 10.25 10.25
Crankshaft CL (from bottom), mm 260 260 260 260 260
 FEATURES
The JG is the original Ariel separable, reciprocating gas compressor, which revolutionized the compression industry.
As with all successive Ariel compressors, the design is driver-rated, based on the currently available engines
developed by leading engine manufacturers. The JGA is a shorter-stroke, higher speed version of the JG.

 Serviceability - Entire unit is designed for ease of repair. All components

are readily accessible.
 Standardization - Many components are interchangeable throughout
the various lines.
 Full Pressure Lubrication - A frame-driven lube oil pump provides
pressurized, cooled oil through a full flow oil filter to all moving parts JG/2 & JGA/2 frame
in the frame. A divider block distribution system supplies metered
oil to cylinder bores and rod packing. Stainless steel tubing is used
throughout the cylinder lubrication system.
 Unloading Devices - Manual head-end variable volume clearance
pockets, pneumatic fixed volume clearance pockets and pneumatic
suction valve unloaders are available on a limited optional basis.
 Heavy Duty Crankshaft - Forged steel precision machined with integral
counterweights. Forged steel connecting rod
 Rugged Crankcase - Heavily ribbed (with spacer bars for stiffening), high-
strength cast iron base with removable, lightweight aluminum top cover
and removable end covers for ease of access.
 Precision Bearing Shells - Precision-machined, tri-metal main and
connecting rod bearings.
 Rugged Crossheads and Guides - Cast iron crosshead guides, external
ribbing and removable side covers. One piece, long life crossheads with
direct full pressure lubrication at top and bottom for minimum wear.
Hardened and ground steel crosshead pins.
 Rigid Connecting Rods - Forged steel four bolt, heavy duty “H” section. Ductile iron crossheads, babbitted shoe
surface, full-floating crosshead pin with
 Quiet Auxiliary Drive - Fully enclosed and continuously lubricated chain “through-bolt” and end caps
drive adjusted by positive positioning eccentric vernier.
 Oil and Dust Seal - Foolproof, non-contacting crankshaft oil seal plus
reliable non-wearing dust seal.
 Proven Cylinder Design - Non-cooled compressor cylinders with ample
nozzles and large gas passages. Cylinder bodies are ion-nitride hardened
and drilled for indicator ports.
 High Strength Bolting - Grade 8 bolts or B-7 studs on all pressurized
components. All bolting designed for accessibility. Full array of crossheads and nuts for
precise balancing of opposing pistons
 Efficient Valving - Ariel uses plate-type valves designed for modern
speeds utilizing non-metallic sealing elements as standard. Selected to
adhere to established, low valve velocity standards.
 Durable Pistons - Wear-resistant ductile or gray iron with wear bands.
 Stout Piston Rods - Short, stiff, precision-ground alloy steel piston rods
with locking crosshead nut. Rolled threads are 1/4” under rod diameter
for easy installation through packing. JG/2 crankshaft
 CYLINDERS A complete list of cylinders is available in the Ariel Compressor Performance Program

BORE BORE MAWP MAWP

Class* inches mm psi bar Material
1-3/4M-FS 1.625, 1.750 41, 44 3500 241 Forged Steel
2-3/4M 2.500, 2.750 64, 70 1880 130 Ductile Iron
3M 3.000 76 1190 82 Ductile Iron
3-1/2M 3.250, 3.500 83, 89 1050 72 Ductile Iron
4-1/8M 3.875, 4.125 98, 105 750 52 Ductile Iron
5-1/8M 4.750, 5.125 121, 130 500 34 Ductile Iron
Double-Acting

5-3/4M 5.500, 5.750 140, 146 480 33 Ductile Iron

6-1/2M 6.125, 6.500 156, 165 275 19 Ductile Iron
8M 7.500, 8.000 191, 203 175 12 Ductile Iron
3JG 2.750, 3.000 70, 76 2550 176 Ductile Iron
3-5/8JG 3.375, 3.625 86, 92 1270 88 Ductile Iron
3-5/8JG 3.375, 3.625 86, 92 1640 113 Ductile Iron
4-1/8JG 3.875, 4.125 98, 105 1270 88 Gray Iron
5-1/8JG 4.750, 5.125 121, 130 865 60 Gray Iron
6-1/2JG 6.125, 6.500 156, 165 635 44 Ductile Iron
7-1/2JG 7.125, 7.500 181, 191 600 41 Ductile Iron
8-7/8JG 8.500, 8.875 216, 225 375 26 Gray Iron
11JG 10.500, 11.000 267, 279 150 10 Gray Iron
13-1/2JG 13.000, 13.500 330, 343 115 8 Gray Iron

4-3/8P-HE 4.125, 4.375 105, 111 1270 88 Ductile Iron

5-1/8P-HE 4.750, 5.125 121, 130 635 44 Ductile Iron
5-3/4P-HE 5.500, 5.750 140, 146 575 40 Ductile Iron
2-1/4P-CE 2.063, 2.250 52, 57 1500 103 Ductile Iron
2-3/4P-CE 2.500, 2.750 64, 70 1270 88 Ductile Iron
3-1/4P-CE 3.000, 3.250 76, 83 1125 78 Ductile Iron
6-1/2SP-HE 6.125, 6.500 156, 165 600 41 Ductile Iron
8SP-HE 7.500, 8.000 191, 203 440 30 Ductile Iron
Tandem*

3-3/4SP-CE 3.500, 3.750 89, 95 1265 87 Ductile Iron

4-3/8SP-CE 4.125, 4.375 105, 111 935 64 Ductile Iron
1-3/4SG-FS-HE 1.250, 1.500, 1.625, 1.750 32, 38, 41, 44 6100 421 Forged Steel
2-1/2SG-FS-HE 2.000, 2.250, 2.500 51, 57, 64 5000 345 Forged Steel
3SG-CE 2.750, 3.000 70, 76 3000 207 Ductile Iron
3-5/8SG-CE 3.375, 3.625 86, 92 3000 207 Ductile Iron
3JG-HE 2.750, 3.000 70, 76 2200 152 Ductile Iron
5-1/8JG-CE 4.750, 5.125 121, 130 865 60 Gray Iron
3-5/8JG-HE 3.375, 3.625 86, 92 1270 88 Ductile Iron
6-1/2JG-CE 6.125, 6.500 156, 165 635 44 Ductile Iron
4-1/8JG-HE 3.875, 4.125 98, 105 1125 78 Ductile Iron
8-7/8JG-CE 8.500, 8.875 216, 225 375 26 Gray Iron
* HE=Head End, CE=Crank End

Ariel was the first to design and market a gas compressor cylinder
without water cooling in the jacket. This proven design yields
significant advantages over water-cooled cylinders:
 higher efficiency
 larger gas passages
 reduced pressure-drop losses
 lower maintenance (no scaling or corrosion)
JG Cylinder
 THE ARIEL NETWORK
Ariel’s success is based on strong relationships built on
mutual respect and trust. Employees, vendors, distrib-
utors, and end users are all part of the Ariel Network.
Ariel Compressors are marketed and packaged
through a long-established network of elite compres-
sion system engineering companies. Ariel’s Authorized
Distributors integrate the compressor with a structur-
al skid, a prime mover, piping, pulsation control, cool-
ing systems, process valving, and control systems.
 All Ariel distributors adhere to Ariel’s strict
packaging standards.

 Ariel’s large network offers the most complete

service and parts coverage available in the
world. Truck Mounted: High pressure injection units for Sichuan
Petroleum, near Chengdu, P.R.C. (China) JGA/4’s

CUSTOMER SERVICE
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