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Product Description

Compressor

Features & Benefits

  • Provides and maintains air under pressure in order to operate devices in the air brake and/or auxiliary air systems
  • A two-cylinder, single-stage reciprocating compressor consisting of the cylinder head and crankcase assemblies
  • Equipped with a discharge line safety valve to protect the compressor head in the event of a discharge line freeze-up
  • Engineered to meet the highest quality standards for maximum reliability
  • Designed to deliver consistent quality and performance even under extreme operating conditions
  • All Bendix air brake compressors are 100% end-of-line tested to ensure quality and reliability

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Bendix Tu-Flo® 550 Series Air Brake Compressor

Engineered to offer better performance and efficiency, the Bendix Tu-Flo® 550 Series air brake compressor is all you need to restore the like-new condition of your truck's air brake system. It is a part of Bendix's comprehensive lineup of new and reman compressors designed to help fleets and vehicle owners extend their vehicle's service life and reduce their total cost of vehicle ownership.

Product Attributes

Bore Diameter 2.78 in.
Cooling Type Water
Cylinder Quantity 2
Discharge Port Diameter 1/2 in. - 14 NPT
Governor Port Diameter 1/8 in. - 27 NPT
Mounting Type Flange Mount
New Or Remanufactured Remanufactured
Notes Engine Oil Feed
Oil Port Diameter 1/8 in. - 27 NPT
Operation Engine Driven
Rated Displacement 13.2 CFM @ 1250 RPM
Recommended Use For Caterpillar Applications
Series Tu-Flo® 550
Stroke Length 1-1/2 in.
Water Port Diameter 1/2 in. - 14 NPT

Additional Information

Core Class 1A
Core Group 1A
Country of Origin (Primary) US
Harmonized Tariff Code (HTS) 8414801625
VMRS Code 013009001

Part Interchanges

A part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, Bendix® provides the automotive and truck parts industry with cutting-edge energy management solutions, active safety technologies, and air brake charging for tractors, buses, commercial vehicles, trailers, as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks throughout North America. Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems employs over 3,200 people who work hand in hand for the accomplishment of the brand's vision: "to become the leading worldwide supplier of active vehicle safety systems within the commercial vehicle industry." This brand takes pride in being the first to introduce many notable parts and technologies to the North American commercial vehicle market. Among these many firsts are the groundbreaking air brake system technologies such as air dryers, air compressors, and ABS. At Bendix, exceeding industry standards is a strict requirement. 

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