Ariel is the largest manufacturer of separable reciprocating gas compressors world-wide. Our compressors are utilized by the global energy industry to extract, process, transport, store, and distribute natural gas from the wellhead to the end-user. Since 1966, Ariel has shipped more than 60,000 compressors to our customers around the world. As a world-class manufacturer, Ariel sets the industry standard through expert design and manufacturing, industry-leading research and development, and unmatched customer support. For more than half a century, Ariel has led the way in advancing compressor technology to benefit our customers. Our compressors are designed to maximize operational longevity — ultimately minimizing the total cost of ownership over your compressor’s lifetime. Whether you need a fleet of compressors for field gas gathering or a single unit for refining and petrochemical applications — Ariel has the compressor to fit your demands.
THE ARIEL KB100

DESCRIPTION
The KB100 is a purpose-built compressor for low-flow CNG applications that require 125 horsepower or less. Tailor-made for CNG fueling applications and designed to give customers a low-flow, low-cost option – with the quality and reliability you expect from Ariel. The KB100 has elevated Ariel’s capabilities in the CNG fueling market to a new level. With the introduction of innovative cylinder design and configurations to meet industry demands. The KB100 delivers excellent operating results for vehicle fueling below 125 horsepower, built with robust components and rigid specifications.
SPECIFICATION
>> Rated Power (BHP): 125
>> Stroke (in): 3
>> Max RPM: 1,800
>> Piston Speed (FPM): 900
>> Rod Diameter (in): 1.125
>> Total Rod Load (lbs): 11,400
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THE ARIEL JG/JGA

DESCRIPTION
The JG and JGA are medium-sized, driver-rated separable reciprocating compressors utilized in gas gathering, fuel-gas boosting, underbalanced drilling, and CNG applications. The JG, first introduced in 1966, was Ariel’s entry into the domestic reciprocating compressor market. The first 150 frames built were JG/2 and JG/4 and is still Ariel’s smallest compressor available in a four-throw configuration. The JGA offers modern gas lift capabilities as shale well production increase in volume.
SPECIFICATION
>> Rated Power (BHP): 252
>> Stroke (in): 3.5
>> Max RPM: 1,500
>> Piston Speed (FPM): 875
>> Rod Diameter (in): 1.125
>> Total Rod Load (lbs): 18,000
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THE ARIEL JGR

DESCRIPTION
The JGR is a medium-sized separable reciprocating compressor. Nicely suited for gas gathering on moderate-size wells, the JGR is a very packager-friendly compressor, pairing efficiently with electric motors and natural gas engines. The JGR is offered in configurations up to 860 BHP and has been an oilfield staple for conventional gathering wells and as mother compressors for distributed gathering.
SPECIFICATION
>> Rated Power (BHP): 430
>> Stroke (in): 4.25
>> Max RPM: 1,200
>> Piston Speed (FPM): 850
>> Rod Diameter (in): 1.5
>> Total Rod Load (lbs): 32,000
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THE ARIEL KBE

DESCRIPTION
A medium-sized separable reciprocating compressor, the KBE is engineered, manufactured, and supported to fulfill the natural gas gathering and compression leasing markets’ requirements. The KBE is offered with several popular cylinder configurations on a two or four throw frame design. The KBE features the increased rod load and stiffness of the KB style designs and the E-style cylinders’ cost savings. Strength and versatility are the KBE’s hallmarks, perfectly hitting a sweet spot for contract compression fleets.
SPECIFICATION
>> Rated Power (BHP): 1,300
>> Stroke (in): 5
>> Max RPM: 1,400
>> Piston Speed (FPM): 1,167
>> Rod Diameter (in): 2.0
>> Total Rod Load (lbs): 74,000
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THE ARIEL JGT

DESCRIPTION
These medium-speed separable reciprocating compressors are designed for continuous duty in the gas and oil industry, featuring a wide range of cylinders, making them the industry-choice standard and specialized applications. The JGT has been the heart of Ariel’s mid-size compressor lineup for three decades and has achieved renowned status for dependability and versatility. Customers worldwide have continuously incorporated the JGT in their successful compressor operations.
SPECIFICATION
>> Rated Power (BHP): 2,600
>> Stroke (in): 4.5
>> Max RPM: 1,500
>> Piston Speed (FPM): 1,125
>> Rod Diameter (in): 2.0
>> Total Rod Load (lbs): 74,000
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THE ARIEL KBB/KBV

DESCRIPTION
The KBB and KBV, Ariel’s largest compressor frames, are rated up to 10,000 BHP. Each compressor features a modern, durable design with a reinforced internal structure. This family of frames is recommended for use in pipeline transmission and high-pressure injection applications. When utilized in a N+1 station design, a transmission operator is never without 100% compression capacity, even during scheduled maintenance while operating an Ariel KBB or KBV. The KBB/KBV satisfies horsepower requirements and will fulfill all scheduled commitments successfully, no matter the situation.
SPECIFICATION
>> Rated Power (BHP): 6,668
>> Stroke (in): 7.25
>> Max RPM: 900
>> Piston Speed (FPM): 1,088
>> Rod Diameter (in): 3.125
>> Total Rod Load (lbs): 190,000