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The B-VIP compressor is offered in 5.0" (127 mm) stroke at 1,500 RPM and 6.0" (152 mm) stroke at 1,200 RPM. The highly reliable frame has years of proven gas eld experience. It is available in 2 or 4 throws with ratings up to 2,125 HP (1,585 kW) at 1,500 RPM or 1,700 HP (1,268 kW) at 1,200 RPM to match available engine or motor drivers. The B- and C-VIP cylinders are identical between the two stroke options (the only difference is the discharge valve center-bolt and piston rod).
Ratings
| Model | Stroke in. (mm) |
number of Cylinders | nominal rated power hp (kw) |
max. allowable rod load lbs (kn) |
Rated rpm |
| 6B-VIP2 | 6 (152.4) | 2 | 850 (634) | 24,200 (108) | 1200 |
| 6B-VIP4 | 6 (152.4) | 4 | 1700 (1268) | 24,200 (108) | 1200 |
| 5B-VIP2 | 5 (127) | 2 | 1062 (792) | 24,200 (108) | 1500 |
| 5B-VIP4 | 5 (127) | 4 | 2125 (1585) | 24,200 (108) | 1500 |