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Typical Trucking Applications
 Bulk haulers  Refuse haulers
 Transit coaches  Cement mixers
 Double/Triple combination vehicles
 Off-highway vehicles, including construction, mining, and
agricultural models
Other Applications
 Marine engines & equipment  Mining equipment
 Hydraulic pumps & manifolds  Transmissions
 Rail & Railway service  Gen sets
compressors
BENDIX
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BA-922
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SAE UNIVERSAL FLANGE AIR COMPRESSOR
The Bendix BA-922 SAE Universal Flange compressor is part of the complete line of reliable, durable Bendix
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air brake
components that can help improve vehicle performance, increase efficiency, and reduce your overall operating costs. Learn
More. Talk to your Bendix Account Manager, call 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), or visit www.bendix.com.
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The Bendix
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BA-922
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SAE Universal Flange Air
Compressor
Typical weight 60 lbs.
Number of cylinders 2
Bore Diameter 3.622 in. (95.005 mm)
Stroke 2.125 in. (53.970 mm)
Calculated displacement at 1250 RPM 31.7 CFM
Flow Capacity @ 1800 RPM & 120 PSI 25.2 CFM
Flow Capacity @ 3000 RPM & 120 PSI 38.4 CFM
Maximum recommended RPM
2000/3000 RPM B pad/C pad
Minimum coolant flow maximum RPM 2.0 Gals./Min.
Approximate horsepower required:
Loaded 1800 RPM at 120 PSIG 8.73 HP
Unloaded 1800 RPM 1.96 HP
Maximum inlet air temperature 170°F
Maximum discharge air temperature 350°F
Minimum oil pressure required 15 PSI
Minimum oil-supply line size 3/16" I.D.
Minimum unloader-line size 3/16" I.D.
Minimum governor cut-out pressure 120 PSI
Input drive B pad: 15 tooth spline
C pad: 14 tooth spline
Output drive 9 tooth SAE A female
English or metric thread options for fitting installation
Bendix
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BA-922
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SAE Universal Flange Compressor Specifications
High air output
Effective cooling system
Simple, two-cylinder
configuration
Smaller size
Lighter weight
Provides ample air for more
demanding applications
Effective cylinder head cooling results
in very low discharge air temperature
Improves durability and reliability
while reducing maintenance costs
Compact size to meet tight
OE installation constraints
Improves vehicle fuel economy
and performance
FEATURES BENEFITS
BA-922
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Compressor
Air Flow
(0 psig inlet pressure; 120 psig discharge pressure)
0
10
20
30
40
600 1200 1800 2400 3000
Compressor Speed (rpm)
Air Flow (CFM)
Bendix
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compressors provide the power that keeps you on the road, and the
value that keeps you coming back.
SAE B Flange SAE C Flange