MSC 127mm Series

Vertical Medium Screw Compressors

8 ‐ 225 TR (28 ‐ 791 kW) : 186 ‐ 335 CFM : 80 ‐ 200 HP

Products that perform... By people who care

INTRODUCTION
Backed by over 40 years of experience, the Dunham-Bush MSC - Medium Screw
Compressors, are available from in the following ranges:
 8 to 225 TR (28 to 791 kW)
 80 - 200 HP
 186 to 335 CFM
 –50°F (-46°C) to 50°F (10°C) SST
 65°F (18°C) to 145° F (63°C) SDT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Standard Features ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Nomenclature ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Components ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Benefits ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Compressor Specifications US Standard Units ………..……………………………………………… 5
Compressor Specifications Metric Units ………..……………………………………………………… 6
Performance Data …………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Dimensions ……………………….………………………………………………………………………… 8
Company Capabilities …………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Rotary Motion Operation ………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Company Information ……………………………………………………………………………………. 11

STANDARD FEATURES
 Small Footprint
 Designed for refrigeration, air conditioning,
 Applicable R22, R134a, R404A, R407C, R507, R410A, R434A and other HFCs
 Helium, Neon, and Other Alternate Gas Applications
 Built-in, High Efficiency Oil Separator
 Low oil carry-over rate of less than 0.2% of total discharge flow
 UL Recognized
 Optional vapor injection to enhance capacity and EER/COP
 Smooth, quiet rotary motion

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NOMENCLATURE

NOMENCLATURE
*
12 15 N H F 6 W 4 K OEM BJ O C

ROTOR DIAMETER CONTROL VOLTAGE

12=127 MM C = 115/1/50-60
J = 230/1/50-60

ROTOR L/ D RATIO
10= 1.00 START METHOD
12= 1.25 0 = Two step-double-delta
15= 1.50
18= 1.80

MOTOR VOLTAGE
AK = 200/3/60
AM = 220/3/50
COMPRESSOR TYPE
BJ = 400-460/3/50-60
B = Flanged semi-hermetic BK = 200-230/3/50-60
N = Fully hermetic CA = 500-575/3/50-60
CS = 346-400/3/50-60

TEMPERATURE APPLICATION
H = High temperature
L = Commercial temperature ASSEMBLY LEVEL
U = Low temperature
0EM = Original Equipment Mfg.
RMF = Remanufactured

REFRIGERANT
F = R22, R404A, R407C, R507 COMPRESSOR VERSION
L = R134a
K = w/cast iron main housing
and inlet needle bearings
J = 1215 RMF only
UNLOADING CONFIGURATION
6 = Automatic unloaded start (spring) MOTOR SIZING
3 = Undersize by 2 steps
4 = Undersize by 1 step
INJECTION MODE 5 = Nominal
6 = Oversized by 1 step
V = Vapor & liquid injection (water cooled)
W = Vapor injection only (water & air cooled)
X = Vapor & liquid injection (air cooled)

* For special engineered compressors, these six characters would be replaced by “SE”.
Example: 1215SE1271KOEMBJO

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COMPONENTS

BENEFITS
Slide-Valve Capacity Control Capacity control from 100% to 20% of full load
Solid State Motor Protector Thermal motor protection
Unloading Solenoid Valves Energizes load/unload mechanism
Optical Oil Level Sensor Electronic low oil level safety, mounted externally
Oil Sump Heater Prevents refrigerant migration
XL or 2 Step Motor Start Choice of motor starting method
Built-in Suction Check Valve Prevents rotors from spinning backwards
Suction Filter Serviceable filter for compressor protection
Standard Voltages 200/3/50Hz; 230/3/60Hz; 400/3/50Hz; 460/3/60Hz
Oil Strainer Located in the oil sump to filter oil continuously
Liquid Injection Standard on air-cooled applications for oil cooling

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COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS - US Standard

SST range SDT range

Motor
Displacement @ Rotor Estimated
Model Refrigerant nominal
60 Hz (CFM) L/D Weight (Lb.)
HP
Min (°F) Max (°F) Min (°F) Max (°F)

1210NHF6X6K R22, R407C 120 0 50 65 145 1010

1210NHF6W4K R22, R407C 80 20* 50 65 115 968

1210NHF6W3K R22, R407C 60 20* 50 65 110 948

186
1.00
1210NHL6V5K R134a 60 0 50 65 145 867

1210NLF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 100 0 20 65 125 990

1210NUF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 100 ‐50 0 65 125 990

1212NHF6X6K R22, R407C 150 0 50 65 145 1020

1212NHF6W4K R22, R407C 100 20* 50 65 115 983

1212NHF6W3K R22, R407C 80 20* 50 65 110 963

233
1.25
1212NHL6V5K R134a 80 0 50 65 145 884

1212NLF6V5K R22, R404A , R507 120 0 20 65 125 1002

1212NUF6V5K R22, R404A,, R507 120 ‐50 0 65 125 1002

1215NHF6X6K R22, R407C 175 0 50 65 145 1265

1215NHF6W4K R22, R407C 120 20* 50 65 115 1225

1215NHF6W3K R22, R407C 100 20* 50 65 110 1205

279
1.50
1215NHL6V5K R134a 100 0 50 65 145 1109

1215NLF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 150 0 20 65 125 1250

1215NUF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 150 ‐50 0 65 125 1250

1218NHF6X6K R22, R407C 200 0 50 65 145 1260

1218NHF6W4K R22, R407C 150 20* 50 65 115 1230

335
1.80
1218NHF6W3K R22, R407C 120 20* 50 65 110 1214

1218NHL6V5K R134a 120 0 50 65 145 1120

"NHF6W4" and "NHF6W3" models can operate down to 10°F SST, however, the maximum allowable SDT is 105°F.

For R410A applications, please contact compressor engineering department.

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COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS - Metric

SST range SDT range

Motor
Displacement @ Rotor Estimated
Model Refrigerant nominal
50 Hz ( m3/hr ) L/D Weight (kG)
kW
Min (°C) Max (°C) Min (°C) Max (°C)

1210NHF6X6K R22, R407C 89 ‐18 10 18 63 459

1210NHF6W4K R22, R407C 60 ‐7* 10 18 46 440

1210NHF6W3K R22, R407C 45 ‐7* 10 18 43 431

262 1.00
1210NHL6V5K R134a 45 ‐18 10 18 63 394

1210NLF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 75 ‐18 ‐7 18 52 450

1210NUF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 75 ‐46 ‐18 18 52 450

1212NHF6X6K R22, R407C 112 ‐18 10 18 63 464

1212NHF6W4K R22, R407C 75 ‐7* 10 18 46 447

1212NHF6W3K R22, R407C 60 ‐7* 10 18 43 438

329 1.25
1212NHL6V5K R134a 60 ‐18 10 18 63 402

1212NLF6V5K R22, R404A , R507 89 ‐18 ‐7 18 52 455

1212NUF6V5K R22, R404A,, R507 89 ‐46 ‐18 18 52 455

1215NHF6X6K R22, R407C 130 ‐18 10 18 63 575

1215NHF6W4K R22, R407C 89 ‐7* 10 18 46 557

1215NHF6W3K R22, R407C 75 ‐7* 10 18 43 548

394 1.50
1215NHL6V5K R134a 75 ‐18 10 18 63 504

1215NLF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 112 ‐18 ‐7 18 52 568

1215NUF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 112 ‐46 ‐18 18 52 568

1218NHF6X6K R22, R407C 149 ‐18 10 18 63 573

1218NHF6W4K R22, R407C 112 ‐7* 10 18 46 559

1218NHF6W3K R22, R407C 89 473 1.80 ‐7* 10 18 43 552

1218NHL6V5K R134a 89 ‐18 10 18 63 509

1218NUF6V5K R22, R404A, R507 130 ‐46 ‐18 18 52 569

* "NHF6W4" and "NHF6W3" models can operate down to –12°C SST, however, the maximum allowable SDT is 41°C.

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PERFORMANCE DATA - using vapor injection

Capacity (tons), Power (kW), and EER (energy efficiency rating) 60Hz, R22
1210 1212 1215 1218
Saturated Saturated
Suction Discharge
Capacity Power Capacity Power Capacity Power Capacity Power
Temp °F Temp °F EER EER EER EER
TR kW TR kW TR kW TR kW

100 55 79 11.2 70 97 11.6 86 116 11.9 102 137 12.0

5 120 51 98 8.4 65 121 8.6 80 144 8.9 95 170 9.0

140 47 124 6.1 60 152 6.4 74 181 6.6 88 214 6.6

100 67 82 13.1 85 100 13.7 104 120 13.9 124 142 14.1

15 120 63 101 10.0 80 124 10.4 98 148 10.7 117 175 10.8

140 59 126 7.5 75 155 7.8 92 185 8.0 109 218 8.0

100 79 80 15.9 100 98 16.4 124 124 16.1 147 146 16.2

25 120 75 103 11.7 95 127 12.0 117 151 12.5 139 178 12.6

140 70 129 8.7 90 158 9.2 111 188 9.5 131 222 9.5

100 94 78 19.4 118 95 20.0 145 112 20.8 174 135 20.7

35 120 88 105 13.5 112 129 14.0 138 154 14.4 164 181 14.6

140 83 130 10.3 107 160 10.8 131 191 11.0 155 224 11.1

100 114 75 24.5 142 92 24.8 173 110 25.3 204 130 25.3

45 120 104 106 15.8 133 130 16.5 163 155 16.9 194 183 17.1

140 99 131 12.2 126 162 12.5 155 193 12.9 185 227 13.1

100 141 72 31.5 171 89 30.9 204 108 30.4 239 125 30.8

55 120 123 108 18.3 157 132 19.1 194 157 19.9 230 186 19.9

140 118 133 14.3 150 163 14.8 185 195 15.3 220 229 15.5

Data based on 5°C subcooling/5°C superheat.

NOTE: Performance data on this page is adequate for preliminary selections.

For detailed information on specific applications contact Hartford Compressors Inc.

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 DIMENSIONS

Compressor Dimensions in inches (mm)

Models A B C D E F

1210K/1212K 43.4 (1102) 19.8 (502) 12.0 (305) 13.1 (332) 14.3 (364) 14.4 (366)

1215K/1218K 47.3 (1200) 21.8 (555) 14.0 (356) 14.2 (361) 15.3 (389) 16.5 (419)

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CAPABILITIES
Comprehensive service and support from design to application…….

APPLICATION ENGINEERING
Comprehensive customer technical support from pre‐sales to mass production.
Together our Applications and Customer Service departments have combined to make Dunham‐Bush a
pleasant and responsive company to deal with.
Providing technical support aids in the understanding and specification of our products into your system
applications. Our services range from discussion of possible applications of our compressors or components,
answering detailed questions on product performance, to overseeing all details of custom or semi‐custom
prototype production for your specific product requirements.

CUSTOM ENGINEERING
Long term partnership and commitment to the successful collaborative
development of a customized solution.
While incorporating the OEM customers own set of requirements, Dunham‐Bush is able to create and drive
technologies providing extended product life cycles, product change management, early access to equipment,
engineering support, and ultimately reduced time to market.
All Dunham‐Bush compressors are engineered with the highest attention to detail. Whether you choose a
standard model or one specifically designed to your specifications, we give you the features you want and the
benefits you need. The option of a dedicated serial/model number provides complete product traceability to
maintain the quality of performance throughout life of your equipment.

OEM TESTING FACILITY

Custom designed testing to meet customer specification.
We perform positive displacement testing of system performance using sophisticated instrumentation and
procedures. We also test a variety of other compressor characteristics such as noise, vibration and mechanical
reliability.
Our testing procedures are in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 23. All instrumentation is calibrated in
accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Testing can be done using test
most refrigerants available today: R134a, R407c, R507, R410A, and R717.

WAREHOUSING PROGRAM
Your compressor when you need it, without delay.
The Dunham‐Bush Warehousing Program allows you to purchase a “standby” compressor before you need it.
Beneficial for critical applications, the program ensures you have your compressor when needed without delay.

…Dunham‐Bush welcomes the opportunity to partner with your company in the

engineering and development of your projects.

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ROTARY MOTION OPERATION

For clarity reasons, the compressor operation description will be limited to one
lobe on the male rotor (right) and one interlobe space of the female rotor (left).
In actual operation, as the rotors turn all of the male lobes and female interlobe
spaces interact with a uniform gas flow.

Suction Phase
As a lobe of the male rotor begins to unmesh from an interlobe space in the
female rotor, a void is created and suction gas is drawn in through the inlet port.
As the rotors continue to turn the interlobe space increases in size, and gas flows
continuously into the compressor. Suction is sealed off when the interlobe space
reaches its maximum volume.

Compression Phase
As rotation continues, the gas in the interlobe space is carried around the
circumference of the compressor housing. Further rotation meshes male and
female lobes thus reducing interlobe volume. Positive displacement compression
continues in the direction of the discharge port.

Discharge Phase
At a point determined by the designed “built‐in” compressor volume ratio (V),
the discharge port is uncovered and the compressed gas is discharged by further
meshing of the male and female interlobe space. While the meshing point of a
pair of lobes is moving axially, the next charge is being drawn into the unmeshed
portion and the working phase of the compressor cycle are repeated.

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Dunham‐Bush designs, manufactures, and supports an extensive range of rotary screw

compressors and reciprocating compressors for use in air conditioning and refrigeration
systems.

With decades of experience in developing innovative products for commercial, industrial, and
marine applications, Dunham‐Bush sets the standard for precision engineering, optimum
performance, and customer satisfaction.

Our latest generation of medium and large screw compressors have been designed for long
life, low noise and vibration levels, improved reliability, and lower operating costs. They are
compatible with environmentally friendly refrigerants and gases with zero ozone depletion
potential (ODP) and zero global warming potential (GWP).

A continuing program of in‐house laboratory testing has resulted in screw compressors with
the best combination of economy and efficiency available today.

With fewer moving parts and smooth rotary motion, screw compressors provide reliable,
non‐pulsating positive displacement compression. Paired male and female helically profiled
rotors are machined with extreme accuracy of pitch and thread form, to obtain tight uniform
clearances. This ensures proper sealing and dynamic balance necessary for quiet and efficient
performance. Positive displacement compression results in stable operation at partial or full
load. A built in separator (MSC only) creates a full self‐contained unit.

All of our products are engineering with the highest attention to detail. Whether choosing a
standard model or one specially engineered, we provide needed features and benefits. With
this philosophy, Dunham‐Bush proudly presents the entire line of compressors which
illustrate all aspects of engineering excellence.

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 Products that perform... By people who care

Manufacture reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. U‐S‐0410A‐0410