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Superior quality
Superior products
SUPERIOR® Reciprocating Compressors

SUPERIOR®
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Superior® Operating Value Is Our Cornerstone
Our Customers Expect the Best,
and Superior Delivers
Cameron is a leading provider of reciprocating
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& CO M PR services for oil and gas production, gas transmission,
gas processing and independent power industries
through our SUPERIOR product line.
With over 175 years
Reliability, Experience, Flexibility and
On-time Delivery
of compression Superior reciprocating compressors are built to
work long and hard in any gas application. We
experience, you can offer flexibility with a full line of air-cooled and
water-cooled, lubricated and non-lubricated, lined
count on Cameron for and unlined cylinders.

A Wide Range of Compression Solutions

Superior® quality and
1800

reliability. You can also 1500 CNG

FUEL GAS BOOSTING

1200
count on Cameron to GAS GATHERING

900 PROCESS

understand your need 600

FPSO

STORAGE / INJECTION

for flexible solutions 300 TRANSMISSION

RPM C-FORCE RAM MH/WH WG

that provide the lowest 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000
FRAME HORSEPOWER

possible life-cycle cost
and on-time delivery.
Support and Responsiveness – the Foundation of Our Business
Before, during, and after the sale, we listen and deliver. To provide you with the best possible
service, Cameron offers a dedicated team of parts support and field service personnel. We provide
comprehensive inventory availability because we understand your cost of downtime. For Superior
support, call us at 1.877.300.2550.

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Take a Good Look at SUPERIOR Compressors SUPERIOR®

Superior Full-line Flexibility

Cameron’s Superior products are designed to provide the flexibility needed to fit your application. This flexibility is provided through an
extensive line of cylinders and a variety of frames designed to cross a broad range of horsepower and speed. Our frames extend to 9000
hp with our WG model and 1800 rpm with our high speed C-Force. Our compressors are famous for inspired design principles
and operating value.

Throw 1

Drive End 17
18

22

16
2
Throw 2 15
14
3 4 5 13
1 24

Throw 3
23
12

20
11 21
6
10 19
8
9 Auxiliary End
7
Throw 4
Up to 2%
SOUR GAS
Standard WH64 Product Nomenclature
Model (C-Force, RAM, MH, WH or WG)
Stroke in inches
Number of throws

1 Cylinder (head end) 7 Non-reversable, non- 13 Connection Rod 19 Oil Filter

2 Cylinder (crank end)
3 Piston
4 Piston Rings
5 Piston Rod (Induction
hardened in packing area)
6 Compressor Packing
interchangeable valves 14 Main Bearing Cap 20 Force Feed Lubricator
8 Valve Retainer 15 Crankshaft 21 Crosshead Guide Support
9 Valve Cap 16 Tie Bar 22 Suction Nozzle Flange
10 Crosshead Guide 17 Breather Cap 23 Discharge Nozzle Flange
11 Crosshead 18 Top Cover 24 Variable Volume Pocket
12 Replaceable Tri Metal Shoe

Standard Features
Cameron Superior quality frames are one-piece, ductile iron with a heavily ribbed casting and tie-bolt construction to provide long life for
your compressor. We insist that all parts must meet stringent quality standards, such as our split-shell, steel-backed, tri-metal main and
connecting bearings. The crosshead uses replaceable tri-metal shoes. Superior compressors allow up to 2% H2S without special trim.

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C-Force SUPERIOR®

C-Force Specs
• Reciprocating, balanced opposed
to ±60 grams
• up to 580 hp
• 850-1800 rpm
• 1-4 cylinders
• 3 in. stroke (76 mm)
• 900 fpm (4.57 m/sec.) piston
speed @ 1800 rpm
• 26,000 lb. (116kN) total
gas rod load

Applications
• Compressed Natural Gas
The unique, couple-free design of the C-Force puts opposing compressor throws directly • Gas Gathering
in-line, decreasing the overall vibration. Another benefit to the couple-free design is the • Gas Boosting

diminished bending moment of the crankshaft, reducing crankshaft fatigue. The C-Force • Gas Processing
• Offshore Platforms
design also reduces the requirement for foundation mass. Compression flexibility is achieved
• Air
through a full line of tandem cylinders allowing up to four stages of compression on a two-
• FPSO
throw C-Force.

Standard Features
Standard features include the crankshaft made from forged or billet heat-treated SAE 4140
steel. The standard lubrication system contains a crankshaft gear-driven oil pump, system relief
valve, crankcase strainer, spin-on type full-flow oil filter, and filler/breather. The pressurized
suction cylinder lubrication system includes stainless steel tubing and fittings, divider block,
lubricator flow meter and no-flow shut-down.

Couple-Free Design
Connecting Rods The wide center rod
is equal in weight and strength to the
total of the two narrow rods.
Crosshead Pins These have
oil passages to provide pressure
lubrication. They are also bored out to
accommodate a selection of weights for
final balancing of the assembly.

C-Force 32 in a CNG station in Yopal,

Casanare, Colombia.

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RAM SUPERIOR®
RAM Specs
• Reciprocating, balanced opposed
to ±1 lb.
• up to 2375 hp
• 600-1500 rpm
• 1-4 cylinders
• 5 in. stroke (127 mm)
• 1250 fpm (6.35 m/sec) piston
speed @ 1500 rpm
• 80,000 lb. (358 kN) total
gas rod load

Applications
• Fuel Gas Boosting
• Gas Gathering
Cameron’s reciprocating, balance opposed RAM compressor contains a host of features that
• Gas Boosting
are standard only on the RAM. For example, the RAM has all air-cooled cylinders, valve spacers
• Gas Processing
on all cylinders 6.5 inches and above, and manual variable volume pockets on all cylinders as
• FPSO
standard equipment.

Standard Features
RAM standard features include a crankshaft made from forged or billet heat-treated SAE
4140 steel. For added strength and durability, the frame and crosshead guides are a one-piece
integral cast iron unit. Additional features include the crankshaft gear driven oil pump and
system relief valve, crankcase strainer and full-flow oil filter with replaceable filter element.
Bolts are SAE 4140 steel with rolled threads.

Optional RAM cylinder conversion kit

Cost-saving RAM cylinder conversion kits
are available to accommodate changes in
pressure conditions during the lifetime of
your compression installation. Kit includes:
• O-rings
• Nameplates
• Rider rings
• Compression rings
• Liner (or stub spacer ring)
• Piston
• Ring carrier

RAM 54 compressor near

Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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MH SUPERIOR®

MH6 Specs
• Reciprocating, balanced opposed
to ±1 lb.
• up to 5400 hp
• 600-1200 rpm
• 1-6 cylinders
• 6 in. stroke (152 mm)
• 104,000 lb. (463 kN)
total gas rod load
• 2.25 in. (57 mm) rod diameter

Applications
• Fuel Gas Boosting
• Gas Gathering
Cameron’s Superior MH is a dependable, hard working compressor that has been proven • Gas Boosting
over decades of service. With a full line of versatile cylinders — lined, unlined, air-cooled, • Gas Processing
water-cooled, lubricated or oil-free — the MH has the flexibility to meet the requirements of a • CO2

wide variety of applications. The MH frame can reach up to 5400 hp (4027 kW) at 1200 rpm • FPSO

and is designed to handle total gas rod loads of 104,000 lbs. (462 kN) safely and dependably.

Standard Features
The MH6 crankshaft is made from forged or billet heat-treated SAE 4140 steel designed for
strength and durability. The lubrication system contains a gear-driven oil pump, system relief
valve, crankcase oil breather, oil level sight gauge, divider block lubrication system, stainless
steel tubing and fittings, no-flow shutdown, and a flow meter for cylinder and packing
lubrication. Type C auxiliary distance pieces are available for the crosshead guide as an option
for corrosive gas service.

Replaceable Tri-Metal Bearings

All SUPERIOR connecting rods have
tri-metal bearings – steel-backed bronze
with a babbitt overlay – for less friction,
extending the life of the bearings.

MH64 compressors in Rayne, Louisiana.

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WH SUPERIOR®

WH6 / WH7 Specs

• Reciprocating, balanced opposed
to ±1 lb.
• up to 5400 hp
• 6 in. stroke (152 mm),
1200 max rpm
• 7 in. stroke (178 mm),
1000 max rpm
• 1-6 cylinders
• 130,000 lb. (582 kN)
total gas rod load
• 2.50 in. (64 mm) rod diameter

Applications
The Superior WH is a close cousin to the MH and shares many standard features such as • Fuel Gas Boosting
• Gas Gathering
the frame, crankshaft, and bearing designs. It also shares an industry reputation for proven
• Gas Boosting
reliability. The WH was designed to handle higher gas rod loads — up to 130,000 lbs.
• Gas Processing
(582 kN) — making this compressor ideal for gas transmission and storage applications.
• Gas Transmission
The WH is available with either a six-inch or seven-inch stroke.
• Gas Storage
• CO2
Standard Features
• FPSO
To allow higher rod loads on the WH, the crossheads’ replaceable tri-metal shoes are
larger than on the MH. To assure safety and performance at higher rod loads, the WH
connecting rod is precision machined from SAE 1045 steel, heat-treated, and rifle drilled for
pin lubrication. Type C auxiliary distance pieces are available for the crosshead guide as an
option for corrosive gas service.

MH/WH crankshaft can be made from

either forged or billet heat-treated
SAE 4140 steel.

SUPERIOR WH74, two-stage compressor

with SUPERIOR 12SGT engine.

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WG SUPERIOR®

WG6 / WG7 Specs

• Reciprocating, balanced opposed
to ±1 lb.
• up to 9000 hp
• 6 in. stroke (152 mm),
1200 rpm max
• 7 in. stroke (178 mm),
1000 rpm max
• 1-6 cylinders
• 150,000 lb. (672 kN)
total gas rod load
• 2.75 in. (70 mm) rod diameter

Applications
The WG is the largest and strongest of the Superior compressors. This rugged compressor • Gas Gathering
• Gas Boosting
is designed to reach as high as 9000 hp (6714 kW) at 1200 rpm and 7500 hp (5595 kW) at
• Gas Processing
1000 rpm and is capable of handling high rod loads of 150,000 lbs. (672 kN). From the robust
• Gas Transmission
construction of the WG frame to the sturdy crosshead guide supports, everything on the WG
• Gas Storage
is designed for strength and durability.
• Gas Injection
• CO2
Standard Features
• FPSO
The crankshaft on the WG is open die forged from a solid billet of heat-treated ASTM A668
Class L steel, fully machined and balanced. The WG, like the WH, is available with a 6-inch
or 7-inch stroke. Type C auxiliary distance pieces are available for the crosshead guide as an
option for corrosive gas service.

SUPERIOR machining and assembly in our state-of-

the-art Houston manufacturing facility.

WG76 compressor package destined for Mexico.

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Cylinders SUPERIOR®

A Versatile Cylinder Selection for Your Specific Application

Cameron combines years of experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to Compressor Cylinder Sizing
produce cylinders designed to provide the flexibility needed to meet your application. A Made Easy with COMPASS™
Software
sampling of our cylinder product line is represented below, but there are many more available,
so give us a call and you will find that we have a cylinder that matches your requirements. COMPASS is
another Superior
Compressor
exclusive! The
most comprehensive
and flexible sizing software program
available, COMPASS is user-friendly
and Microsoft® and Windows® based.
Download the COMPASS software for
FREE at www.c-a-m.com/superior.

Ductile Iron Forged Steel Pipeline

C-Force
Cylinder Stroke Pressure MWP
Double Acting 2.75-12.75 in. (70-324 mm) 370-2300 psig (26-159 barg)
High Pressure Tandem (Two-Piece Tandem)
Head End 1.25-1.75 in. (32-44 mm) 5280 psig (364 barg)
Crank End 2.75-3.625 in. (70-92 mm) 2075-2625 psig (143-181 barg)
High High Pressure Tandem (Two-Piece Tandem)
Head End 1.25-1.75 in. (32-44 mm) 5280 psig (364 barg)
Crank End 3.00-3.375 in. (76-86 mm) 3200 psig (221 barg)
Integral Tandem
Head End 5.00-10.00 in. (127-254 mm) 400-765 psig (28-53 barg)
Crank End 3.00-5.50 in. (76-140 mm) 1155-1280 psig (80-88 barg)

RAM
Cylinder Stroke Pressure MWP
Lined 5.50-14.75 in. (140-375 mm) 450-1600 psig (31-110 barg)
Non-Lined 4.50-20.00 in. (114-508 mm) 175-2000 psig (12-138 barg)
Convertible 5.50-15.50 in. (76-394 mm) 450-1600 psig (31-110 barg)

MH/WH/WG
Cylinder Stroke Pressure MWP
Pipeline 8.50-16.75 in. (216-425 mm) 800-1500 psig (55-103 barg)
Double Acting 5.75-25.50 in. (146-648 mm) 125-2200 psig (9-152 barg)
Precision machining utilizing Lean
Forged Steel 3.00-7.00 in. (76-178 mm) 2400-6000 psig (165-414 barg)
Six Sigma processes to ensure the
(Available air or water cooled)
highest quality manufacturing.

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CAMSERV™ Is Here for You
At Cameron, our customer is the top priority. The entire Cameron family is always
working to see that our customers have whatever they need to succeed. Our Superior
aftermarket team is available to assist with parts and service on our legacy Superior
units including the M, W, and MW models.

In-stock and On-time

We provide a comprehensive inventory of legacy parts available when you need them,
because we understand your cost of downtime.

Aftermarket Expertise
From parts to machine shops, engineering to field support, for any make or model,
CAMSERV offers the industry’s finest full-service aftermarket support for legacy
equipment. Superior help is only a phone call away.

• Worldwide Service Team

• International Parts Stocking Locations
• Warranty Support
• Field Engineering and Problem Solving

Product Line Overview

There’s a Superior compressor built to work long and hard in any gas application, whether it’s our couple-free C-Force, the RAM with
convertible cylinders, or our high rod load MH, WH, and WG frames.

Superior Compressors
Stroke Max HP (kW) Rod Diameter Gas Rod Load Frame Weight Width (A) Length (B) Frame (C)
Model Throws in. (mm) RPM Range at Max RPM in. (mm) lbs (kN) lbs. (kg) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm)
C-Force 32 2 3 (76) 850-1800 290 (216) 1.125 (29) 13,000 (58) 1,200 (544) 98 (249) 32 (81) 40 (102)
C-Force 34 4 3 (76) 850-1800 580 (432) 1.125 (29) 13,000 (58) 2,000 (907) 98 (249) 56 (142) 40 (102)
RAM 52 2 5 (127) 600-1500 1190 (887) 2.00 (51) 40,000 (179) 2,450 (1,114) 115 (292) 46 (116) 51 (130)
RAM 54 4 5 (127) 600-1500 2375 (1771) 2.00 (51) 40,000 (179) 5,100 (2,318) 115 (292) 82 (208) 51 (130)
MH62 2 6 (152.4) 600-1200 1800 (1343) 2.25 (57) 52,000 (231) 7,100 (3,227) 169 (428) 56 (142) 76 (193)
MH64 4 6 (152.4) 600-1200 3600 (2685) 2.25 (57) 52,000 (231) 15,000 (6,818) 169 (428) 100 (254) 76 (193)
MH66 6 6 (152.4) 600-1200 5400 (4027) 2.25 (57) 52,000 (231) 23,000 (10,455) 169 (428) 144 (366) 76 (193)
WH62 2 6 (152.4) 600-1200 1800 (1343) 2.50 (64) 65,000 (291) 7,600 (3,455) 169 (428) 56 (142) 86 (218)
WH64 4 6 (152.4) 600-1200 3600 (2685) 2.50 (64) 65,000 (291) 16,000 (7,272) 169 (428) 100 (254) 86 (218)
WH66 6 6 (152.4) 600-1200 5400 (4027) 2.50 (64) 65,000 (291) 24,500 (11,136) 169 (428) 144 (366) 86 (218)
WH72 2 7 (177.8) 600-1000 1700 (1268) 2.50 (64) 65,000 (291) 7,600 (3,455) 169 (428) 56 (142) 86 (218)
WH74 4 7 (177.8) 600-1000 3400 (2536) 2.50 (64) 65,000 (291) 16,000 (7,272) 169 (428) 100 (254) 86 (218)
WH76 6 7 (177.8) 600-1000 5100 (3804) 2.50 (64) 65,000 (291) 24,500 (11,136) 169 (428) 144 (366) 86 (218)
WG62 2 6 (152.4) 600-1200 3000 (2238) 2.75 (70) 75,000 (336) 11,500 (5,200) 151 (384) 56 (142) 89 (226)
WG64 4 6 (152.4) 600-1200 6000 (4476) 2.75 (70) 75,000 (336) 21,500 (9,000) 151 (384) 105 (267) 89 (226)
WG66 6 6 (152.4) 600-1200 9000 (6714) 2.75 (70) 75,000 (336) 31,500 (14,300) 151 (384) 153 (389) 89 (226)
WG72 2 7 (177.8) 600-1000 2500 (1865) 2.75 (70) 75,000 (336) 11,500 (5,200) 151 (384) 56 (142) 89 (226)
WG74 4 7 (177.8) 600-1000 5000 (3730) 2.75 (70) 75,000 (336) 21,500 (9,000) 151 (384) 105 (254) 89 (226)
WG76 6 7 (177.8) 600-1000 7500 (5595) 2.75 (70) 75,000 (336) 31,500 (14,300) 151 (384) 261 (366) 89 (226)

C
Frame weight includes crosshead guides.
Space needed for piston and rod removal:
RAM: 32 in. (81 cm) B
MH, WH, WG:: 48 in. (122 cm)

C-Force RAM, MH, WH, WG

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On-time Delivery SUPERIOR®

At Cameron, we understand the importance of delivering quality products on-time. So, that’s
our commitment to you. We are meeting that standard in excess of 99% of the time, an
extraordinary performance. Count on Cameron to deliver your SUPERIOR product on schedule.

Take a look at the broad SUPERIOR®

product offering and get ready for

more where this comes from. So, what

can we do for you? Just say the word.

We’re ready to give you a SUPERIOR

experience every time, in every way.

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Cameron Learning Center Offers Free SUPERIOR Training

Learn the inner workings of SUPERIOR engines and compressors in free workshops
provided by Cameron’s Learning Center. Classes are offered throughout the year in
two- to five-day sessions in our Houston, Texas, facility. To learn more and download
the schedule, visit our website at www.c-a-m.com/superior, or call The Learning
Center at 713.354.1296.

Group Headquarters Eastern Hemisphere

Houston, USA Milan, Italy
16250 Port Northwest Drive Cameron Systems Srl
Houston, TX 77041 Via Cantú 8/10
Tel 1.713.354.1900 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI)
Tel 1.866.754.3562 Milano, Italy Cameron Is Where You Are
Fax 1.713.354.1999 Tel 39.02.61292010
Cameron’s SUPERIOR compressors are designed to
Sales and Service Locations Moscow, Russia meet international qualifications. We have a broad
Western Hemisphere Compression Systems
Myasnitskaya Str. 24/7, Bldg. 1 range of certifications that allow us to provide our
Houston, USA
Entr. 10, Office 102 compressors to you anywhere in the world.
16250 Port Northwest Drive
Moscow 101000, Russia
Houston, TX 77041
Tel 7.903.720.3921
Tel 1.713.354.1900
Tel 1.866.754.3562
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Fax 1.713.354.1999
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10560 Campina, Prahova, Romania
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Tel 1.432.362.2511 Cameron Manufacturing (India) Pvt. Limited
Suite no 9 ,Universal Business Centre, II Floor
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Av. Jose Antonio Anzoátegui Tel 86.10.82255700
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Download the COMPASS™
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SUPERIOR®
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