Chicago Pneumatic RCP-C Iron Duplex Two-Stage Air Compressor

Chicago Pneumatic RCP-C Iron Duplex Two-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor

When uptime matters, duplex is the smart play. The RCP-C Iron Duplex mounts two cast-iron, two-stage pump/motor sets on a shared ASME receiver to deliver either alternating duty for long life or parallel operation for high CFM demand. You get built-in redundancy—if one side is down for service, the other keeps the shop running. Lead/lag control spreads hours evenly so you’re not burning out one pump while the other naps.

This is the straightforward way to scale capacity without jumping into a rotary screw: same service parts as standard RCP-C Iron, familiar industrial controls, and clean integration with existing piping. For busy bays, multi-tool stations, or growing production lines, it’s a capacity and risk-reduction upgrade in one footprint.

Highlights & Specs (typical configurations):

• Pumping system: Two two-stage, cast-iron pump/motor sets on one receiver
• Modes: Alternating (lead/lag) for even wear or parallel for peak demand
• Pressure: Factory setups targeting 175 PSI shop air
• Duty: Industrial-duty components; low-RPM compression for longevity
• Tank: ASME vertical or horizontal receiver sized for duplex airflow
• Controls: Intelligent alternator/lead-lag logic; pressure switch control
• Service: Independent isolation for maintenance on one side while running the other
• Protection: Guards, reliefs, and electrical protection appropriate to HP/phase

Use cases: multi-tech automotive shops, collision centers with consecutive air-hungry processes, packaging and assembly lines that spike demand, facilities needing redundancy without a second footprint.

Why Duplex: double the capability, half the panic. You gain capacity on busy days and insurance on the bad ones. If you’re tired of scheduling around your compressor, the RCP-C Iron Duplex gives you breathing room—literally.