Diaphragm

Compressors
Designed and Constructed for High Reliability and Low Maintenance

An ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

Certification No. 1112232.01

We perform
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under pressure.
 Providing World-Class Customer Oriented Philosophy
Diaphragm Compressors PDC Machines owes much of its success to repeat
PDC Machines is an ISO 9001:2008 certified business based on building long-term relationships
company that provides engineered solutions for and complete customer satisfaction. We value our
specialty gas and chemical processing equipment clients and demonstrate this in the way we work with
worldwide. Our state-of-the-art products are the them. We have earned a reputation for delivering the
preferred choice of industrial gas and renewable highest quality product quickly at the lowest cost
energy companies. We work closely with our clients possible. This is accomplished through a unique
to design, fabricate, test and install custom-made combination of:
products from diaphragm compressors to alternative ■ Multi-disciplined engineering staff – With mechanical,
energy equipment, pilot plants, reactors, stirrers, electrical and chemical engineering expertise using the
syringe pumps and more. latest customized computer software packages to
increase our engineering efficiency.
Established in 1977, PDC Machines is a second
generation family owned and operated business ■ Leading edge technologies – The latest innovations
that is rooted in innovation, business discipline, fair in hardware, instrumentation, controls and automation
pricing and a deep commitment to our employees, software
clients and the communities we serve. ■ Stringent quality control procedures – To insure
our products exceed our customer’s expectations.
PDC Machines adheres to a strict Quality Assurance/
Quality Control program at each stage of the manu-
facturing process. We deliver exceptional and high
value products in terms of safety, reliability and
quality in accordance to international standards.

PDC Machines has two locations occupying 60,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

■ A modern manufacturing facility – That is streamlined

and efficient to machine components precisely and
to keep manufacturing costs down. Fourteen
computerized, numerically controlled machining
centers easily perform the most complicated machining
operations. Computer-aided manufacturing optimizes
tool selection, cutting paths, and loading/unloading of
programs into the machining centers
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■ Responsive technical and field support PDC Machines’
staff is available to ensure its customers receive prompt
technical and field support as needed. We maintain the
largest spare part inventory in the industry to provide
immediate delivery reducing down time.
Serving Many Industries
PDC Machines’ compressors are used in virtually every industry where non-contamination compression of gases
is required. Our compressors can handle industrial, rare, pyrophoric, toxic and corrosive gases and gas mixtures.
Some specific uses include but not limited to:
Trans-fill Applications Semi-conductor,
■ Filling and off-loading gases from tube trailers Electronics & Fiber Manufacturing
■ Ammonia, argon, carbon tetrafluoride, hydrogen,
■ Filling gas cylinders and bulk storage tanks
oxygen, phosphine, helium, fluorine, germane, nitrogen
trifluoride, silane, xenon and other rare and specialty
Industrial and Other Applications gases for semi-conductors, photovoltaics, LCD, LED
■ Diving: helium solid state lighting, wafers and polysilicon

■ Automotive: Air bag filling

Pulp & Paper Manufacturing
■ Power generation: hydrogen for power plant ■ Oxygen for delignification, bleaching and
turbine cooling ozone production
■ On site gas generation: Pressure boosting and
storage of industrial gases

Delivering HCL.
HK Silicon, Korea

Chemical, Petrochemical and Glass Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Applications ■ Industrial gases for forming and processing
■ Pressure boosting blending, recycling and mixing of ■ Argon for filling light bulbs and with Krypton for
feed stock gases for producing synthesis, intermediates, double glazing enclosures
polymers and fine & specialty chemical products
■ Hydrogen and nitrogen for float/flat glass
■ Hydrogen for hydrogenation, hydrotreating,
catalyst regeneration
Metals Processing
■ Nitrogen for inerting, purging, blanketing and
■ Mixtures of argon, nitrogen and oxygen for
process cooling cutting, welding and heat treatment of metals
■ Carbon monoxide for hydroformylation and
■ Helium for thermal spraying
carboylation

■ Protection of products from moisture and Alternative Fuel

oxidation during manufacturing
■ Fueling fuel cell powered vehicles,
■ Oxygen for combustion and oxidation buses and material handling

■ Conversion of solar and wind power to hydrogen power

Agriculture, Food and Beverages
■ Conversion of biomass to gaseous fuels
■ Carbon dioxide and or nitrogen for disinfestation,
protection and carbonation

■ Nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide mixtures for

Inerting and deoxgenation of beverages
Hydrogen PDC Machines’ Role in the
fueling station Evolution of Alternative Fuel,
for buses. Fuel Cell Applications and
Air Liquide
Oslo, Norway Renewable Energy
PDC Machines’ has long been a proponent of
hydrogen as an energy carrier. Over the years we
have partnered with the most prominent gas
producers, technology and research companies
to create practical and commercial worldwide
acceptance of this concept.
The success of these partnerships is demonstrated
with over 180 compressors currently in use in high profile
demonstration and commercial installations worldwide
for hydrogen refueling of vehicles, buses, material
Hydrogen fuel
handling equipment and experimental aircraft.
cell station for
filling fuel cell PDC Machines’ continues to pursue the goal of cost
buses. effective solutions to deliver high pressure hydrogen.
Air Liquide Canada, We are proud to be taking an active role as a component
Whistler, Canada supplier, promoting the growth of commercial hydrogen
refueling stations.

Vehicle, bus and material handling fueling

PDC Machines specializes in providing complete
hydrogen compression solutions for the world’s most
demanding hydrogen energy installation whether it is
stationary, 350 and 700 barg fuel cell vehicle, bus or
material handling. We offer an extensive line of standard
compressors along with turn-key engineered and
designed compression systems to meet an array of
applications ranging from single demo sites to full-scale
production stations.

Hydrogen fuel cell Vehicle Fueling

station for fork-lift A wide variety of models are available that can meet
refueling, using a discharge pressures ranging from 3,500 to 15,000 psig,
PDC Machines (241 barg to 1034 barg) and flow rates ranging from
hydrogen 7.5 kg/hr to 277 kg/hr (1 to 56 Nm3/hr) that can be
diaphragm integrated into infrastructures for fueling hydrogen
compressor. fuel cell powered vehicles.

Linde, USA Bus Fueling

PDC Machines’ compressors can deliver 172 kg/hr
(2113 Nm3/hr) of hydrogen at a discharge pressure of
6000 psig (413 barg) and fill a bus in less than 10 minutes.
Material Handling
PDC Machines’ compressors have been integrated into
the fueling infrastructure for fuel cell power packs which
are direct replacements for the industrial batteries used in
fork lifts and other material handling vehicles. Models are
available to boost pressures to 7,000 psig (482 barg) and
beyond and flow rates from 5 kg/hr (50 Nm3/hr).
Residential, Power Generation
and Telecommunications
PDC Machines has developed a single stage model,
which can take 145 psi (10 bar) suction to 6,500 psig
(448 barg) discharge with a flow rate of 1 Nm3/hr, with Delivers syngas
power consumption of less than 1.5 kW. Customers for biofuels
incorporate this compressor in their portable cabinets generation from
along with their electrolyzers, reformers, cylinders, biomass feedstock.
storage, fuel cells and electrical gears as a complete
South West Research
power producer. Institute, USA

Converting Wind or Solar Power

to Hydrogen Power
The hydrogen produced from wind power and or
solar power can be compressed and stored for later
use, either in a stationary fuel cell to produce electricity
when there is no wind or sunlight.

Compressing and Recycling Process Gases

from Renewable Sources
As the world pursues a greener environment, the
trend is to develop and promote clean renewable
energy. PDC Machines has partnered with firms active PDC compressor,
in this field by providing diaphragm compressors for instrumentation
delivering feedstock gases such as syngas for and controls
production and reformation assembled inside
an ISO container.
Equipment Packaging
With over 30 years of experience in high-pressure
hydrogen compression system integration and process
knowledge, we are the preferred source for component
and systems packaging for hydrogen fueling applications.

Off grid
solar-powered
hydrogen refueling
station for UAVs to
maximize the
endurance of
UAVs.
Boeing Research &
Technology, Ocaña
airfield, Spain
 Benefits of PDC Machines’
Diaphragm Compressors
PDC Machines’ diaphragm compressors are the
Pumping top choice when contamination-free, leak-tight gas
silane gas for compression is required. Our diaphragm compressors
producing are designed to afford high quality, high reliability, low
silicon. maintenance and extended service intervals. Some of
Voltaix, USA the benefits of PDC Machines’ diaphragm
compressors include:

High Product Purity

Triple diaphragms isolate hydraulic oil from process gas.
The quality of gas entering and exiting the compressor
are the same.

■ PDC Machines uses static seals and there is no

migration of process gas to the crankcase. The
crankcase does not require purging or venting.

High Reliability and Uptime with Low

Maintenance and Worry-free Operation
Due to superior diaphragm life, some customers
experience 10,000 to 40,000 hours of continuous
Pumping operation.
oxygen.
■ Our unique oil distribution system is designed to
Grupo Infra,
Mexico prevent knocks, vibration, and cavitation; and yield
smooth, quiet compressor operation.

High Efficiency, Lower Energy Use

and Lower Capital Costs
■ Duplex and two-stage diaphragm compressors are
horizontally opposed designs for optimal power
consumption.

■ Duplex and two-stage designs are available to

accommodate a wide range of pressures and flows in
one or two stages instead of multiple stages.

■ Duplex and two-stage designs handle high inlet

pressures without the need for regulators,
saving energy and optimizing costs.

Quiet Operation
■ Noise levels below 85dBA at one meter and eliminate
Recycle the need to provide sound proofing enclosures.
compressor for
gas-to-liquids Shortest Delivery in the Industry
project.
■ Critical components are manufactured at PDC
ORYX GTL, via Machines, assuring the highest levels of quality control.
DOPET, Qatar
In house manufacturing allows us the flexibility to
accommodate tight delivery schedules.

■ Popular models can be delivered in as few as

2 to 6 weeks.
Experience, Reliability & Service
PDC Machines is committed to continuous product
improvement and the development of innovative
designs and manufacturing processes to maximize Delivering
compressor performance and value. hydrogen.
(Side view).
Our goal is to minimize down time, spare parts,
and maintenance costs for our customers. We are Abu Dhabi Polymers,
U.A.E. via Hyundai
committed to extensive R&D to develop new techniques Engineering &
to further reduce diaphragm stresses and extend fatigue Construction, Korea
life through advances in engineering design and
manufacturing processes. Increasing diaphragm life
reduces down-time and the cost of spares.
Drawing on decades of experience and the use of our
proprietary software for sizing, finite element stress
analysis, and the latest software to provide detailed
engineering drawings, PDC Machines provides high
reliability and low maintenance diaphragm compressors.
Our compressors also include an automatic unloading
system to re-prime the compressor at start up. Manual
start-up requires an experienced compressor technician
to be present all the time to re-prime the compressor.
Incorrect priming will cavitate the compressor and
damage the heads, bolts, diaphragms, o-rings, Delivering
process and hydraulic system. hydrogen.
After assembly, every compressor is subjected to (Front view).
rigorous in-house testing and is made available for Abu Dhabi Polymers,
customer inspection, factory acceptance testing and U.A.E. via Hyundai
hands on training. Engineering &
Construction, Korea
PDC Machines sets the industry standard for customer
after-market support whenever and where ever it is
needed. We have established a worldwide network
of service centers to ensure our customers receive
prompt support. PDC Machines’ engineers are available
at any time to answer technical questions to support
our installations. We maintain the largest spare part
inventory in the industry to provide immediate delivery,
typically shipping within 24 to 48 hours on emergency
cases.

Breathing air
compressor
for deep
water diving.
Oceaneering
International,
USA
Emergency
Codes and Standards
compressor PDC Machines designs our compressors to
for re-cycling comply with a wide range of domestic and
hydrogen. international standards:
Naftna Industrija
Srbije, Sebia ■ American National Standards Institute, ANSI
via Heurtey
Petrochem, ■ American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME
France
■ American Welding Society, AWS

■ Canadian Standards Association, CSA

■ Canadian Registration Numbers, CRN

■ CE marked, European Union

• ATEX Directive
• Pressure Equipment Directive ( PED)

■ Chinese, SQL

■ The High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan, KHK

Pumping
Helium gas. ■ Korean Gas Safety, KGS

Japan Helium ■ Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA)

Center, Japan
■ National Electric Code, NEC

■ National Fire Protection Association, NFPA

■ Occupational Safety & Health Administration, OSHA

■ Underwriters Laboratories, UL, cUL

■ Russian certificate of conformity, GOST-R

700 bar
hydrogen
refueling
station.
Korean
Automobile
Testing & Research
Institute (KATRI),
Korea
A Wide Range of Compressor Solutions
PDC Machines provides standard and custom-designed diaphragm compressors with a comprehensive assortment of
options. We can provide single push button controls or sophisticated PLC controlled compression systems to meet
any applications.
Discharge pressures range from 50 psi to 60,000 psi (3.4 bar to 4137 bar), power consumption from 1 hp to 200 hp. (.75
Kw to 150 Kw) and flow rates based on compression ratio to over 3000 Nm3/hr.

Outlet Pressure Outlet Pressure Outlet Pressure

Suction Pressure PSIG[BARG] PSIG[BARG] PSIG[BARG] Capacity Max
Model Series PSIG[BARG] General Industry Cylinder Filling Hydrogen Energy SCFM[Nm3/hr] Horsepower (kW)

PDC-1 Varies Varies 2900-6500 [200-484] 14504 [1000] <1 [1.6] <1 [.75]

PDC-3 Varies Varies 2900-6500 [200-484] 14504 [1000] Up to 16[20] 15 [10]

PDC-4 Varies Varies 2900-6500 [200-484] 14504 [1000] Up to 100 [160] 30 [22]

PDC-4(150) Varies Varies 2900-6500 [200-484] 14504 [1000] Up to 150 [241] 40 [30]

PDC-5 Varies Varies 2900-6500 [200-484] 14504 [1000] Up to 350 [563] 75 [55]

PDC-13(100) Varies Varies 2900-6500 [200-484] 14504 [1000] Up to 1865 [3000] 220 [175]
Diaphragm Compressors Explained
PDC Machines’ metallic diaphragm compressors are ideal for compressing all types of gases without incurring any
contamination of the process media or leakage of gas to ambient air that results from reciprocating and other types
of compressors. Traditional reciprocating compressors are subject to leakage past the piston rings which can result in
contamination of the process gas with the hydraulic oil.
This is accomplished by isolating the process media Injection Pump
from the piston and related components with a set of Pdc provides an automatic plunger type injection
metal diaphragms. The piston moves a column of pump on all motor-driven diaphragm units. The pump’s
hydraulic fluid, which in turn moves the diaphragm-set, function is to inject a specific volume of oil during the
and displaces the process media. The process side of suction stroke of the machine. This volume of oil
these units is constructed of corrosion-resistant materials compensates for the following losses:
to prevent further contamination.
■ Normal leakage of oil across the hydraulic piston.
Diaphragm compressors are well-suited for applications
ranging from vacuum to pressure as high as 60,000 psig. ■ Compressibility of oil under pressure.
Because of the large surface areas of the heads and
■ Over pump as defined above.
diaphragms, the presence of pulsing oil and cooling of
the upper heads (process side) PDC Machines
compressors typically run considerably cooler than Triple Diaphragm Construction
conventional piston-type reciprocating compressors. This is comprised of a stack of three metal diaphragms.
The process side is made of a material compatible with
Our compressors are more isentropic than adiabatic.
the process media (stainless steel, Monel, etc.). The oil
The exponent runs between isothermal and adiabatic.
side is made of the same material. The middle diaphragm
In some cases, compression ratios as high as one
is made of brass. The middle brass diaphragm is to
hundred to one is possible.
prevent metal to metal from gall-sticking together.

Cavity And Its Design

Leak Detection System
The deflection and inherent stresses of the metal
Our leak detection system utilizes a set of three
diaphragms are controlled by a carefully designed
diaphragms, a closed chamber into which the leaked
cavity contour.
media (gas/oil) accumulates, a relief valve, pressure
We use state-of-the-art design and analysis with the switch, pressure gauge, and a manual blow down valve
assistance of sophisticated computers to create these which is normally closed.
cavity contours. Optimum displacements are obtained
The middle brass diaphragm has radially scribed lines on
while assuring maximum fatigue life for the diaphragms.
both sides of the diaphragm. These serve as leak paths for
Finite element analysis is used to calculate the deflections
moving any media that have leaked through a crack in
of the compressor heads that house these cavities.
either the upper or lower diaphragm to the leak collection
area. Any failure of either the main oil or gas seal (O-ring)
Oil Relief Valve would also be detected in the leak collection area.
This relief valve will accomplish the following:

■ Limits maximum oil and gas pressure generated

by the diaphragm unit.

■ Assures that diaphragms completely sweep the

cavity and contact the upper cavity contour, thus
maximizing displacement.

Priming Pump
We provide an automatic positive gear pump on
all motor-driven compressors. This pump eliminates
priming problems that are typically associated with
gravity-fed pumps. Depending on the size of the
unit, the priming process can take up to a few
minutes. This pump is driven by the main
crankshaft.
Your source for processing
For decades, we have helped companies around the globe seize new market opportunities.
We can provide you with the following equipment:
■ Pilot Plants – PDC Machines ■ Syringe Pumps – Rugged, industrial
supplies pilot plants on a turnkey heavy-duty simplex and duplex
basis for a vast array of processes. syringe pumps for batch and
Our modular skid mounted process continuous operation. PDC Machines’
equipment is completely piped, wired, syringe pumps are ideal for handling
instrumented, configured and tested all types of fluids where pulse-less
requiring minimal installation for and extremely accurate flow is
trouble-free quick start up. Our pilot required at constant output pressure.
plants can be designed as laboratory Flow rates range from (0.004 mL/min
scale systems, demonstration plants to 4 mL/min) to (0.4 mL/min to
and small scale commercial plants. 400 mL/min).

■ Stirred Metal and Glass Reactors - ■ Magnetic Stirrers – PDC Machines’

PDC Machines’ custom designs stirred magnetic stirrers are designed to
reactors ranging for laboratories, suit most mixing requirements in
pilot-plants and small scale production laboratories, pilot-plants and small
applications. Each system includes scale production applications.
the pressure vessel, supporting stand, Our magnetic mixers are ideal
mixing assembly, accessories and when working with toxic, hazardous
controls. Capacities range from or high purity materials to protect the
1 liter to 50 gallons (189 liters). health of the workers, the environment
and the integrity of the product.
We offer a wide selection of magnetic
mixers ranging in torques from 8 in Ibs
to 2,000 in Ibs (0.9 to 226 Nm).

1875 Stout Drive

Warminster, PA 18974
USA

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info@pdcmachines.com
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