Reciprocating compressors are designed for operation in stationary refrigerating plants in petrochemical, chemical, meat and dairy industries and others. These are horizontal crosshead compressors of single- and dual-stage compression with built-in piston movement, with two- and four-lane traffic.

For many years the most popular type of refrigeration equipment is reciprocating compressors - sealed, semisealed and open (packed). The time-proven technology of coolant compression has many advantages compared to other types of refrigerating compressors, including:

- simple structure and low aggregate price;

- cost-saving exploitation;

- reliable operation in continuous or short-term mode;

- flawless operation in tough conditions;

- long lifetime, simplicity of maintenance, repair and restoration.

All these advantages of semisealed, sealed and open (packed) compressors provide a wide area of use for this type of refrigeration equipment both in inboard and portable constructions.