• Whitey Laboratory Compressor (the blue/grey boxy unit):

• **Manufacturer:**WHITEY CO. (now Swagelok), Oakland, Calif.

• **Type:**LABORATORY COMPRESSOR

• **Serial No.:**C 32X1

• **Function:**This type of unit is designed to compress or boost the pressure of gases. Whitey/Swagelok is known for high-quality fluid system components, so this is likely a precision instrument.

• **"OIL Keep Filled to Oil Level Gage":**This indicates it's an oil-lubricated compressor.

• **"AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID Recommended":**Specifies the type of oil to use.

• **"GEAR RATIO 7 1/2":**This indicates the internal gearing of the compressor.

• Connections:"IN" and "OUT" ports with orange caps, likely for high-pressure gas lines.

• A large adjustment knob for increasing/decreasing something, possibly output pressure or flow.

• It's mounted on a wooden base with the motor.

• GE (General Electric) Motor (the dark grey cylindrical unit connected to the compressor):

• **Manufacturer:**GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE)

• **Model:**5KC49FG843EX

• **HP (Horsepower):**1/2

• **RPM:**3450

• **Volts:**115/230 V (dual voltage capable)

• **Hz:**60 Hz (standard for North America)

• **Amps:**7.6/3.8 A (depending on voltage)

• **Type:**CONT. (Continuous duty)

• **Wiring:**The exposed wires indicate it's likely a single-phase AC motor.

Combined Unit:

You have a**Whitey Laboratory Compressor/Gas Booster driven by a 1/2 HP General Electric electric motor.**This system is designed to compress gases, likely to high pressures, for various laboratory or industrial applications.

Potential Uses:

• **Gas Boosting:**Increasing the pressure of a gas from a supply cylinder to a process that requires higher pressure.

• **Gas Recirculation:**Moving gas within a closed-loop system.

• **Specialty Gas Handling:**For inert gases, dry air, or other non-corrosive gases in laboratory, research, or small-scale industrial settings.

• **Pneumatic Systems:**Providing compressed air/gas for certain pneumatic tools or equipment where a standard air compressor might be overkill or not suitable.