ARVADA, Colo., Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sundyne, a leader in the design and manufacture of API 617 integrally-geared centrifugal compressors commonly utilized for high-pressure process gas services, today announces an updated 550HP compressor gearbox, which provides an economical solution for accommodating higher flow rates and broader design conditions in a compact vertical package. For over 50 years, Sundyne vertical line-mounted and horizontal base-mounted compressors have set the industry standard for oil- and pulsation-free gas compression, dutifully serving regeneration, boost, vapor recovery and recycle applications in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and refining industries. The upgraded 550HP compressor gearbox from Sundyne contains new materials and bearings to increase the power rating by 40% over the current 400HP version. The upgraded gearbox contains new materials and bearings to increase the power rating by 40% over the current 400HP version. Now, a Sundyne compressor gearbox will provide up to 550HP (410 kW) in a single-stage vertical configuration saving space and cost versus a compressor of similar power employing a horizontally mounted baseplate design. This performance is delivered in one of the smallest footprints possible, with many package configurations possible in as little as 2 square feet (0.6 M3). The 550HP gearbox maintains the compact footprint for the current 400HP model, thus making the re-rated gearbox an ideal compressor for applications where size, space and weight are a primary consideration. To learn more about the Sundyne integrally geared vertical 550HP compressor, please visit www.sundyne.com. About Sundyne: Headquartered in Arvada, Colo., USA, Sundyne is a leading manufacturer of highly reliable and efficient centrifugal pumps and compressors for use in oil and gas production, refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation and water processing industries. Sundyne is the world leader in delivering low-flow high-head integrally geared centrifugal pumps and compressors; as well as safe and efficient sealless magnetic drive pumps. Sundyne pumps and compressors meet stringent API and ISO standards. Sundyne is owned and operated by Accudyne Industries. About Accudyne Industries: Accudyne Industries is the parent company of Sundyne, and a global provider of precision-engineered, process-critical and technologically advanced flow control systems and industrial compressors that deliver consistently high performance and give confidence to the mission of its customers in the most important industries and harshest environments around the world. Today, Accudyne is powered by more than 2,800 employees at 13 manufacturing facilities, supporting a broad range of industries in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.accudyneindustries.com.