Tanabe Compressor

A Tanabe air compressor a vital piece of marine machinery, widely used aboard ships, particularly in engine rooms for providing starting air, service air, and control air.

📌 Key Features of This Tanabe Air Compressor:

• Multi-stage, reciprocating type (usually 2 or 3 stages)

• Belt or direct coupling with the motor (direct coupling in this case)

• Intercoolers and aftercoolers between stages (internal, not externally visible)

• Pressure gauges (clustered at the front) for monitoring air pressure at each stage and discharge pressure

• Oil filters, oil separators, and safety valves for safe operation

• Air intake filters (on top — dual canisters) to clean incoming air

• Drain valves, control wiring, and indicator lights

📊 General Specs (Typical for Tanabe Compressors of this type)

📌 Application Areas:

• Starting air for main engines and auxiliary engines

• Emergency air supply

• Service air for tools and maintenance

• Control air for ship automation