Blackmer Launches New Hydraulic Adapter Kit for LB080 and LB160 Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors

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Blackmer, a Dover (NYSE: DOV) company, has launched a new Hydraulic Adapter Kit for its LB080 and LB160 Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors. The patent-pending kit transforms existing compressor setups into compact, chassis-mounted, hydraulically-driven systems for mobile liquid petroleum gas (LPG) applications.

The innovative solution eliminates the need for flywheels, reducing weight and footprint while improving field performance. The kit is available both as a retrofit solution and as a factory-installed option, offering benefits such as space savings, improved mobility, increased fuel efficiency, and simplified installation without shaft alignment requirements.

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• Patent-pending technology offering competitive advantage
• Dual availability as retrofit solution and factory-installed option
• Reduces operational costs through improved fuel efficiency
• Simplifies installation and maintenance processes

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Dover's Blackmer unit launched a hydraulic kit that eliminates flywheels in LPG compressors, offering space and weight savings with minimal implementation complexity.

Blackmer's new Hydraulic Adapter Kit represents a targeted engineering solution addressing specific operational challenges in the mobile LPG market. By eliminating bulky flywheels from their LB080 and LB160 Series compressors, they've created a more compact and efficient alternative for transport applications where every pound and inch matters.

The design innovation here is particularly clever - it transforms existing compressor configurations into hydraulically-driven systems without requiring a complete overhaul. This retrofit capability significantly lowers the barrier to adoption, as operators can upgrade their current equipment rather than replacing entire systems. The dual availability as both a retrofit kit and factory-installed option gives customers flexibility in implementation.

From an operational standpoint, the benefits are multifaceted:

• The elimination of flywheels reduces mechanical complexity and maintenance requirements
• Improved weight-to-performance ratio enhances vehicle fuel economy
• Simplified installation (no shaft alignment needed) reduces technical barriers
• Streamlined integration minimizes downtime during implementation

While this represents an incremental rather than revolutionary advancement, it demonstrates Dover's continued focus on engineering practical solutions for specific industry challenges. The innovation aligns with broader industry trends toward more compact, efficient equipment solutions, particularly in mobile and transportation applications where operational efficiency directly impacts bottom-line performance.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackmer, part of PSG, a Dover (NYSE: DOV) company, and a global leader in rotating pumps and reciprocating compressor technologies, today announced the launch of its new Hydraulic Adapter Kit for the upgrade of Blackmer® LB080 and LB160 Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of mobile liquid petroleum gas (LPG) applications, the Hydraulic Adapter Kit (patent pending) seamlessly transforms existing compressor setups into compact, chassis-mounted, hydraulically-driven systems. This easy-to-install package eliminates the need for flywheels, reducing weight and footprint while improving field performance. In addition to being a retrofit solution, the Hydraulic Adapter Kit is also available as a factory-installed option.

"Operators in mobile LPG applications face constant pressure to reduce weight, save space and increase efficiency," said Ron Crouch, Product Management Director of Blackmer. "The Blackmer Hydraulic Adapter Kit directly addresses those issues by making upgrades easier and more effective, without the cost and complexity of a full system overhaul."

The Hydraulic Adapter Kit helps operators of small LPG applications:

• Save space by eliminating bulky flywheels;
• Reduce weight to improve mobility and fuel economy;
• Increase fuel efficiency to help lower operating costs;
• Simplify installation, with no shaft alignment required; and
• Minimize downtime with streamlined integration.

"Whether you're upgrading an older system or building out new applications, the Hydraulic Adapter Kit is important to a successful mobile LPG operation," said Crouch. "It's a straightforward, cost-effective solution for customers who want to enhance their compressors."

For more information on Blackmer, please go to blackmer.com. For more information on PSG, please go to psgdover.com.

About Blackmer:

Blackmer^® is the leading global provider of innovative and high-quality positive displacement, regenerative turbine and centrifugal pump, and reciprocating compressor technologies for the transfer of liquids and gasses. For more than a century, the Blackmer name has stood for unparalleled product performance, superior services and support, well-timed innovation and a commitment to total customer satisfaction. Supported by a worldwide network of distributors and original equipment manufacturers, Blackmer pumps and compressors are used in a multitude of applications in the Process, Energy and Military & Marine markets. Blackmer, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, is part of PSG, a Dover company. For more information on Blackmer, please go to blackmer.com.

About PSG:

PSG is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque, All-Flo, Almatec, Blackmer, Cryo-Mach, Ebsray, em-tec, Griswold, Hydro, ipp, Malema, Mouvex, Neptune, PSG Biotech, Quantex, Quattroflow and Wilden. PSG products are manufactured on four continents – North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia – in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com. PSG: Where Innovation Flows.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.   

PSG Contact:
Christopher Walsh
(331) 277-8137
christopher.walsh@psgdover.com

Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com   

Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com

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FAQ

What is the new Hydraulic Adapter Kit launched by Dover (NYSE: DOV) subsidiary Blackmer?

The Hydraulic Adapter Kit is a patent-pending solution that converts LB080 and LB160 Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors into compact, chassis-mounted, hydraulically-driven systems for mobile LPG applications.

What are the main benefits of Blackmer's new Hydraulic Adapter Kit for LPG operators?

The kit offers multiple benefits including space savings by eliminating bulky flywheels, reduced weight for better mobility, increased fuel efficiency for lower operating costs, and simplified installation with no shaft alignment required.

How can customers install the new Blackmer Hydraulic Adapter Kit?

The kit is available either as an easy-to-install retrofit solution for existing compressor setups or as a factory-installed option for new systems.

Which Blackmer compressor models are compatible with the new Hydraulic Adapter Kit?

The Hydraulic Adapter Kit is specifically designed for Blackmer LB080 and LB160 Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors.