COMPRESSED AIR THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Aftercooler Solutions for Reciprocating & Rotary Compressor Applications

Basco™ covers a wide range of air-to-air and water-to-air aftercoolers, extended surface intercoolers, and BEP-style TEMA exchangers designed for reciprocating and rotary compressor applications — delivering consistent clean, dry compressed air with lower maintenance requirements and improved uptime.

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The Compressed Air Thermal Management Challenge

High Discharge Temperatures. Moisture Contamination. Downstream Equipment Depends on Clean, Dry Air.

High Discharge Temperatures

Compression generates significant heat that elevates discharge air temperatures well above safe operating limits for downstream equipment — tools, controls, and pneumatic systems all require cool, dry air to operate reliably.

Moisture in the Compressed Air Stream

As compressed air cools, moisture condenses in piping, tools, and process equipment — causing corrosion, contamination, and premature component failure. Proper aftercooler sizing and design is the first line of defense.

System Efficiency & Equipment Uptime

Properly engineered aftercooler solutions deliver consistent air quality with minimal pressure drop and maximum uptime — reducing moisture separator load and extending downstream equipment service intervals.

A Complete Aftercooler Portfolio for Every Compressor Application.

Basco™ delivers both standard catalog and custom aftercooler and intercooler solutions — covering air-cooled, water-cooled, combination units, and BEP-style TEMA exchangers for the full range of reciprocating and rotary compressor applications.

Pipeline Aftercoolers (PLAC)

Basco™ PLAC air-to-air and water-to-air aftercoolers — cooling compressed air discharge to near-ambient conditions in compact, installation-ready packages across 5 to 700 HP compressor applications.

ES Extended Surface Intercoolers

Basco™ ES finned-tube heat exchangers acting as intercoolers and aftercoolers directly on the compressor — efficiently pulling heat from the air stream in high-flow applications where compact geometry matters.

BEP-Style TEMA Water-Cooled Exchangers

Water-cooled TEMA shell and tube designs for compressed air packages where continuous operation and higher pressures demand a more rugged, serviceable solution than air-cooled alternatives.

Type 500 for Combination Duties

Basco™ Type 500 compact shell and tube exchangers for combined aftercooler/oil cooler duties on rotary screw compressor packages — cooling both compressed air and lubricating oil in compact configurations.

Proven Across Compressor Applications

Compressed air segments and applications we support.

Reciprocating Compressors

Aftercoolers engineered for the pulsating flow characteristics and high discharge temperatures of piston-driven compression — across industrial, process, and field air supply applications.

High Discharge Temp Management

Rotary Screw Compressors

Pipeline aftercoolers and compact shell and tube designs for rotary screw compressor packages — efficiently cooling compressed air discharge in standard and custom configurations.

Rotary Screw Optimized

Water-Cooled Compressor Packages

BEP-style TEMA exchangers and PLAC water-cooled units for compressor packages where higher pressures and continuous run conditions demand rugged, serviceable equipment.

High-Pressure Continuous Duty

OEM Compressor Integration

Standard catalog PLAC and ES products with downloadable CAD models and application engineering support — streamlining integration into OEM compressor packages and skids.

CAD-Ready OEM Integration

Basco™® Products for Compressed Air

Technical Resources for Compressor Engineers

Product specifications and application engineering for compressed air aftercooler and intercooler selection.

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PLAC Pipeline Aftercooler Product Guide
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ES Extended Surface Product Guide
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Aftercooler Selection Application Guide
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BEP-Style TEMA Exchangers Overview
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