DOOSAN INFRACORE PORTABLE POWER SUPPORTS NAVY OPERATIONS

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Doosan Infracore Portable Power recently delivered 48 new Ingersoll Rand P260WIR tandem axle air compressors to complete an order with the U.S. Navy. The air compressors were delivered for worldwide deployment in support of efforts of the naval expeditionary forces.

“These P260WIR compressors are designed to supply air power for a variety of construction and demolition tools,” says Marc James, government sales manager for Doosan Infracore Portable Power.  “The units will be used by the Navy for both military and humanitarian missions around the globe.”

The oil-flooded rotary screw P260WIR air compressors have a flow capacity of 260 cfm at 100 psig. The tandem axle units feature the world’s most reliable airend and are designed to meet the most demanding military needs in the field.

A specialized manifold on the units has four ¾ inch service valves and one 1 ½ inch service valve complete with quick-disconnect couplings. The manifold is designed with several hose attachment points of different diameters to provide for quick connection to a variety of tools as well as multiple users. The compressors have a 12-volt electrical system along with a battery disconnect switch.

The P260 air compressors can be towed through almost any terrain and operate in any environment. The four-wheel trailer is equipped with hydraulic surge brakes and an adjustable hand park brake. A padfoot stabilizer leg with a screwjack is mounted on the tow bar for hitching to a vehicle without having to manually lift the unit.

“The capabilities of these air compressor packages make them ideal for the needs of the naval expeditionary forces,” James said. “The tandem axles and four tires distribute the load, allowing the compressors to be towed through the harshest of conditions without damaging the compressor.”

The P260WIR compressors are powered by an efficient direct-injection Ingersoll Rand 79 Bhp, 2,300 rpm diesel engine. The four-cylinder, Tier 3 electronically controlled engine is capable of operation with JP-8 military jet fuel. A high-capacity 29-gallon fuel tank allows for extended runtime.

A dedicated manufacturing team at the Doosan Infracore Portable Power manufacturing facility in Statesville, N.C., had the responsibility of assembling these specialized units for the U.S. Navy.  

“Our P260 team is proud that they were called upon to build these multi-use air compressors to meet military needs of the U.S. Navy,” said Ken Collier, Doosan Infracore Portable Power manufacturing team leader.  “The military can be assured that we’ve built a fleet of quality, dependable air compressors, meeting their strict specifications to support their operations.”

DOOSAN INFRACORE PORTABLE POWER SUPPORTS MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS   

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Doosan Infracore Portable Power has delivered 19 new Ingersoll Rand P260WIR TACOM air compressors to complete an order with the Marine Corps Systems Command. The air compressors were delivered at the end of August for deployment to combat engineers, engineer support battalions, artillery regiments, ground combat support and Marine Corps air wings.

These Ingersoll Rand air compressors were first designed for Tank Automotive Command of the U.S. Army (TACOM). Since that time, the Marine Corps has added the compressors to their operations. Doosan Infracore Portable Power has built and provided more than 50 of these TACOM compressors to the Marines over the past year.

The oil-flooded rotary screw P260WIR air compressors have a flow capacity of 260 cfm at 100 psig. The tandem axle units feature the world’s most reliable airend along with a large storage area to meet the most demanding military needs in the field. The compressor’s trailer is composed of high-strength steel with a front support leg and rear stabilizing jacks along with lifting rings for air drops by parachute. The trailer is also equipped with blackout lights for night-time operation.

The P260WIR compressors are powered by an efficient direct-injection Ingersoll Rand 79 Bhp, 2,300 rpm diesel engine, and a high-capacity 29-gallon fuel tank for extended runtime. They have a 24-volt electrical system, and are equipped with a NATO slave receptacle for jump-starting and/or battery-charging. A full gauge panel has warning lights and automatic safety shutdowns for system faults.

“The capabilities of these air compressor packages make them ideal for the needs of the Marines,” says Marc James, government sales manager for Doosan Infracore Portable Power. “This unit is really the Swiss Army knife of compressors. It provides an all-in-one tool package for demolition and construction.

“These P260WIR compressors are designed to go into the field with as many tools and accessories as possible for immediate use in almost any construction or demolition scenario. They can be towed through almost any terrain, dropped by parachute, and operate in any environment.

“The specially built rugged compressors will be deployed for years. They may even join fleets with older P250WIR compressors working throughout the world that were delivered over 25 years ago,” James said.  

The compressor’s trailer platform includes a double hose reel and complete tool storage system. The six tool boxes allow for carrying a full array of pneumatic and electric tools, including additional hoses and all necessary accessories. Tools include pavement breakers, rock drills, a wood drill, water pump, circular saw, chain saw, chippers, cordless drills and hand, ear and eye protection.

“Our manufacturing team took great pride in the assembly of these complex units. They took care in meeting the strict specifications knowing these units were being used by U.S. troops all around the world,” James said.

A dedicated manufacturing team at the Doosan Infracore Portable Power manufacturing facility in Statesville, N.C., was organized to take on the responsibility of compressor assembly. Before assembly began, the team conducted an in-depth review to develop and implement a streamlined assembly process and action plan, according to Joe Bellomo, operations manager.

“The TACOM team made us proud by demonstrating teamwork in coming together to achieve a common goal,” Bellomo said. “Their hard work and dedication, from operations and engineering through assembly and quality control, was critical to complete and deliver these TACOM units on time to support Marine operations.”