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Belliss & Morcom

An Ingersoll Rand business · Redditch, United Kingdom

Oil-free air & gas compressors

Every detail
matters

Oil-free reciprocating compressors and boosters from 4 to 90 bar for PET bottle blowing and industry. A shaftless motor with 100 % drive efficiency, the diagonal V and W design and water-cooled motors mean lower energy bills and more uptime.

Belliss & Morcom WH oil-free reciprocating compressorManufacturer since1852
Delivery pressure
4–90bar
Max. flow (FAD)
3,282m³/h
Drive efficiency, shaftless motor
100%
Between services
8,000h
Oil-free air to ISO 8573-1 (TÜV)
Class 0
Every specification matters

Belliss & Morcom series

Every series is oil-free, water-cooled and driven by a shaftless motor. Figures below are summarised from the 2026 brochure tables (50 Hz, ISO 1217).

Industrial range

Three pressure classes

Beyond PET, the industrial range covers low, medium and high pressure – for air and, with positive inlet pressure, for gases.

  • Low pressure8 two-stage models, V8-2N to W370-45-2N4–14 bar
  • Medium pressure13 three-stage models, V130, V250, W370 and W54010–45 bar
  • High pressure3 models V290M, V660M and V780M20–90 bar
Cutaway of a Belliss & Morcom compressor

Gas boosters

With positive inlet pressure the compressors work as boosters for air and gases – more flow at the same motor size.

Inlet pressure
up to 18 bar
Delivery pressure
up to 40 bar
Flow
up to 13,093 m³/h
Absorbed power
up to 449 kW

Oil-free nitrogen boostersUp to 45 bar, suitable for bone-dry nitrogen – for food & beverage, pharma, electronics, oil & gas and chemicals.

Model selector

Which Belliss & Morcom fits your pressure and flow?

Choose the application, inlet, delivery pressure and required flow. The chart shows all 37 models as lines from minimum to maximum delivery pressure; models that deliver your flow without excessive oversizing are highlighted.

Application

Inlet

40bar
1,500m³/h

9 matching models

FAD to ISO 1217, 50 Hz. PET models: catalogue data at 30 and 40 barg (designed for up to 45 barg). We confirm the final choice with a calculation for your site.

Flow vs. delivery pressure

46101520304560902505001,0002,0004,000Delivery pressure (bar g)Flow (m³/h)VH7 · 30–40 bar · 420–423 m³/hVH9 · 30–40 bar · 580–584 m³/hVH12 · 30–40 bar · 729–734 m³/hVH15 · 30–40 bar · 916–922 m³/hVH18 · 30–40 bar · 1,116–1,123 m³/hVH21 · 30–40 bar · 1,402–1,411 m³/hVH25 · 30–40 bar · 1,500–1,510 m³/hWH28 · 30–40 bar · 1,680–1,691 m³/hWH29 · 30–40 bar · 1,800–1,811 m³/hWH35 · 30–40 bar · 2,120–2,133 m³/hWH40 · 30–40 bar · 2,300–2,315 m³/hWH45 · 30–40 bar · 2,700–2,717 m³/hWH50 · 30–40 bar · 3,200–3,220 m³/hV8-2N · 4–12 bar · 450–480 m³/hV10-2N · 4–12 bar · 558–600 m³/hV14-2N · 4–12 bar · 726–798 m³/hV18-2N · 4–12 bar · 1,020–1,086 m³/h28-2N · 4–13 bar · 1,548–1,662 m³/h40-2N · 4–14 bar · 2,136–2,340 m³/h56-2N · 5–14 bar · 2,988–3,282 m³/hV130-7-3N · 20–40 bar · 402–420 m³/hV130-9-3N · 20–40 bar · 540–564 m³/hV250-12-3N · 10–45 bar · 720–726 m³/hV250-15-3N · 10–45 bar · 906–912 m³/hV250-18-3N · 15–45 bar · 1,074–1,093 m³/hV250-21-3N · 15–45 bar · 1,362–1,386 m³/hV250-25-3N · 20–45 bar · 1,490–1,530 m³/hW370-28-3N · 10–45 bar · 1,566–1,620 m³/hW370-29-3N · 10–45 bar · 1,728–1,788 m³/hW370-35-3N · 10–45 bar · 2,112–2,178 m³/hW370-40-3N · 10–45 bar · 2,208–2,280 m³/hW370-45-2N · 5–13 bar · 2,580–2,778 m³/hW370-45-3N · 15–45 bar · 2,664–2,761 m³/hW540-50-3N · 15–45 bar · 3,054–3,167 m³/hV290M-WN · 20–90 bar · 274–301 m³/hV660M-WN · 20–90 bar · 666–686 m³/hV780M-WN · 20–90 bar · 773 m³/h
  • VH (PET)
  • WH (PET)
  • Low pressure
  • Medium pressure
  • High pressure 90 bar
  • Your requirement
ModelSeriesPressure (bar)Flow (m³/h)Power (kW)Motor (kW)Inlet (bar)
VH25VH (PET)30–401,500–1,510224–242–atmospheric
W370-28-3NMedium pressure10–451,566–1,620183–274280atmospheric
WH28WH (PET)30–401,680–1,691239–258–atmospheric
W370-29-3NMedium pressure10–451,728–1,788202–297325atmospheric
WH29WH (PET)30–401,800–1,811250–270–atmospheric
WH35WH (PET)30–402,120–2,133306–330–atmospheric
W370-35-3NMedium pressure10–452,112–2,178300–373360atmospheric
W370-40-3NMedium pressure10–452,208–2,280255–376400atmospheric
Every one percent matters

Unique technology

Patented solutions developed together with customers for the toughest duty – every gained percent of efficiency shows up on the energy bill, year after year.

Shaftless motor
100 %drive efficiency

Shaftless motor

The rotor is keyed directly to the compressor shaft: no belts, no tensioning, no coupling checks and no alignment. A belt drive loses 5–7 % when new and up to 12 % when worn.

Diagonal V & W design
−29.3 %piston-ring load

Diagonal V & W design

Cylinders inclined at 45° or 60° are dynamically balanced and reduce static piston-ring loading versus horizontal lines – no interim turning of rings.

Water-cooled motor
IP56protection

Water-cooled motor

For high altitude, heat, dust or poor ventilation: 100 % less radiated heat, low noise, maintenance free and suitable for VSD. Connects to the compressor cooling circuit.

High-efficiency valves
−40 %valve losses

High-efficiency valves

Unique design and materials for high pressure: robust across a wide temperature range, up to 12 % lower electricity use and much longer service life.

What does a belt drive cost you?

Brochure formula: absorbed power ÷ drive efficiency × hours × energy price. With the shaftless motor the drive loss is zero.

250kW
8,000h
0.15€/kWh
7%

Energy lost in a belt drive each year

€22,581
€225,806over 10 years
151 MWhlost electricity per year
0 €with shaftless motor
Guide values. Brochure example: 500 kW, 8,000 h, 1 % loss = over £4,000 a year; worn belts (12 %) upwards of £50,000 per compressor.
Every minute matters

Built for uptime

The diagonal frame removes the parts that need regular maintenance – horizontal cylinder lines and belt drives – so the compressor runs when production needs it.

Belliss & Morcom W frame with three cylinder lines
  • 8,000 hBetween servicesOnly one service a year, with key components easy to reach.
  • 0Special foundationsDynamically balanced – the floor only carries the static weight.
  • 0–50–100 %Capacity controlEfficient 50 % load for tighter pressure bands without a VSD.
  • 30–100 %With VSDOptional variable speed drive for unmatched output control.
  • 75–95 %Motor service factorEvery motor is specified with its full service factor for its whole design life.
  • 5 years+Belliss Xtra warrantyMarket-leading warranty scheme with re-warrant option.
Every bottle matters

Compressors for PET bottle blowing

Belliss & Morcom was there at the birth of PET blow moulding. The VH and WH ranges deliver Class 0 oil-free air at 30–40 bar with the lowest running costs in the industry.

Quality control of a PET bottle

1978The first oil-free compressor sold into PET in 1978 is still running today.

3–14 barg

Air Recovery

Returned air from the blow moulder is fed back into the 2nd (up to 4 barg) or 3rd stage (up to 14 barg).

  • Lower compressor energy use
  • Easy retrofit to existing plants
  • Can supplement LP air
22–30 %

Heat Recovery

Cooling water at around 80 °C pre-heats feed water for heating – savings of 22–30 % of the motor rating in kW; the two water systems do not mix.

± 0.5 barg

AirPET control

Intelligent control for networks of up to 30 compressors of any make.

  • AirPRESSURE – main line to ± 0.5 barg
  • AirPREDICT – online before demand
  • AirSAVE – off or low pressure at weekends
  • Live energy, cost and CO₂ data
30–100 %

Variable speed drive

Capacity control from 30 to 100 %, lower starting current, better power factor and repeatable pressure control.

Belliss & Morcom compressor with heat recovery circuit

Complete packages and energy audits

VH and WH are supplied with an integral direct-drive motor and need no extra base structure – with starter, PLC control panel, dryer, receiver, filters and drains, as a skid with all pipework and wiring or with acoustic enclosure. Energy audits on request.

Engineered to perform

Where Belliss & Morcom works

Oil-free air and gas is the backbone of today's industry – from hydropower plants to PET lines and nitrogen boosting.

Hydropower

Hydropower

Oil-free air for turbine and governor systems, where uptime is critical.

Power generation

Power generation

Process and control air in power plants, with water-cooled motors for harsh environments.

PET bottle blowing

PET bottle blowing

30–40 bar oil-free air for blow moulders, with air and heat recovery.

Automotive

Automotive

Process air for production and test benches with stable pressure.

Aerospace

Aerospace

Clean compressed air for testing and manufacturing.

Nitrogen production

Nitrogen production

Oil-free boosting of bone-dry nitrogen up to 45 bar, including chemical processing.

Food, pharma, electronics

Food, pharma, electronics

Pure nitrogen for packaging and carbonation, sterile environments and chip production.

Building products

Building products

Robust air supply for continuous production of building materials.

iConn monitoring

Connected platform for real-time data on high-pressure compressors – on screen or in the mobile app.

  • Real-time data and insights
  • Predictive maintenance alerts
  • Fewer unplanned stops
  • Lower energy use and CO₂
Protect your investment

Service, parts and Belliss Xtra

Belliss & Morcom supports its compressors for their whole life – with service kits, genuine parts, refurbishment and training. KOMP-R is your local partner.

Belliss Xtra – Ultimate Protection

Lifetime protection with a fixed cost

While the agreement is in place you are covered against unforeseen costs for the life of the compressor.

  • Simple contract, no hidden costs
  • Unlimited operating hours
  • 100 % original spare parts
  • Service by factory-trained technicians
  • Parts stocked locally
  • Proactive compressor monitoring
  • One service a year, depending on model
  • Immediate cover on compressor and package
Service engineer maintaining a compressor drive
One fixed cost
One call
One agreement
Complete peace of mind
Genuine parts

Genuine parts

The only parts that meet the manufacturing standards for safe, uninterrupted high-pressure operation and keep your warranty.

Refurbishment

Refurbishment

The UK Centre of Excellence in Redditch runs full diagnostics and extends machine life – support for over 30 years.

Training

Training

Factory training from health & safety to in-depth maintenance, at the Centre or on your site.

Global service

Global service

Service engineers trained at the Centre, available worldwide, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

8,000-hour service kits

Kits tailored to each model with 100 % verified Belliss & Morcom parts – for efficient field service and maintained warranty.

Compressor8,000 h service kitValve replacement kit
VH7 / VH9VH7/9H3N-MK2-8KVH7/9H3N-MK2VALVES
VH12 / VH15VH12/VH15H3N-ELP8KVH12/15H3N-VALVES
VH18 / VH21VH18/21H3N-ELP-8KVH18/21H3N-VALVES
VH25VH25H3N-ELP-8KVH25H3N-VALVES
WH28WH28H3N-ELP-8KWH28/29H3N-VALVES
WH29WH29H3N-ELP-8KWH28/29H3N-VALVES
WH35WH35H3N-ELP-8KWH35H3N-MK2-VALVES
WH40WH40H3N-ELP-8KWH40H3N-MK2-VALVES
WH45WH45H3N-ELP-8KWH45H3N-MK2-VALVES
WH50WH50H3N-ELP-8KWH50H3N-MK2-VALVES

Belliss & Morcom with KOMP-R

We help with model selection, recovery and control options, installation and commissioning, and provide service and genuine parts in Slovenia and the region.

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