RIX Commercial Compressors: Defining State-of-the-Art

With a history dating back to 1878, RIX Industries’ commercial gas compressors are completely unique, industry-leading products. RIX is a niche company, providing one of a kind compressors to countless industries.  Typical applications are refinery hydrogen and nitrogen, oil-free nitrogen and air for pharmaceutical plants, oil-free air and nitrogen for food production, oxygen for paper, waste water, and steel plants, and chemical plant applications for ethylene and other hazardous gases. oxygen commercial compressor

What really makes us stand apart is our custom work.  We not only provide custom off the shelf oxygen and nitrogen gas compressors to customers, we also work closely with our clients to provide them with completely custom-made solutions that are unique to their needs.  However, what they all have in common is the quality.  They are built with long-life materials, are thoroughly tested, and are easy to maintain. Our complete system approach means that the entire gas compressor system, from the compressor itself to the various components, is built to exceptionally high standards.

RIX products include a range of hydrogen systems, nitrogen systems, oxygen compressors, and breathing air compressors.  While uses and specifics such as horsepower (up to 500 is available) and number of stages vary, the long-lasting reliability and superb construction are consistent throughout.

Whatever the need, our engineers will design and construct the perfect solution for you. View the multitude of industries and applications on our website and contact us with any questions you might have.

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