Global Compression Services Opens New Louisiana Facility

Global Compression Services (Global Compression), a provider of natural gas compressor equipment, parts, and services, has opened a new facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The 7500 sq.ft. (696 m2) shop provides sales and service throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the entire Gulf of Mexico.

The new location has the capability to test all ignition systems, control devices, and rebuild compressor valves and compressor components. The site offers an in-house solution to custom tool fabrication, rebuilding valves up to 15 inches (381 mm) and rods up to 2.5 inches (63.5 mm). The facility can also rework pistons up to 20 inches (508 mm).

Specialty equipment in Global Compression's new Lafayette facility includes a Bridgeport vertical milling machine, which uses rotational motion of a stationary cutter to remove material from its work piece. The milling machine with X, Y, and Z axes capabilities can be used to repair poppet valves, shaft keyways, and small machine work. The new facility also includes several lathes for precision machine work. The Jet manual precision lathe is used for small valves and has a 3-hp (2.2 kW) motor. The Kingston manual precision lathe is ideal for heavy-duty precision cutting due to its hardened and ground main spindle with a 3-point bearing support and taper roller bearings.

"Our new Lafayette facility allows us to repair compressor parts and also stock and service the parts that we once depended on other locations to do," said Jon Hanson, branch manager of the new shop. "By doing this locally, we can drastically cut time and transportation costs."