Introduction
The Ingersoll Rand 47588563001 / 47553880001 Intake Valve Service Kit combines a scheduled preventive-maintenance reference with a dedicated service kit for the compressor intake-control system.
47588563001 is cataloged as an 8,000-hour preventive maintenance kit for water-cooled compressors. It appears in the same maintenance family as 47588561001, 47588562001, and 47588564001, which represent other scheduled-service configurations.
The independently documented 47553880001 is an 8K intake valve service kit associated with R90–160 and IR90–160 IE compressor configurations. The same parts listing separately identifies 47553881001 as another 8K intake-valve service reference, demonstrating that the two numbers should not automatically be treated as interchangeable.
The intake valve is a key pneumatic and mechanical component of a lubricated rotary screw compressor. It regulates the quantity of atmospheric air admitted to the airend and therefore participates directly in compressor capacity control.
During loaded operation, the valve allows the required quantity of inlet air to enter the compression system. During unloading or reduced-demand operation, the control system changes valve position to reduce or manage inlet airflow.
The service kit is therefore focused on maintaining the operating condition of the intake-valve assembly rather than replacing the complete valve housing. This can be useful during scheduled maintenance when wear, seal deterioration, actuator problems, or regulator components require service.
Available parts information indicates that 47553880001 may contain repair components for the cylinder and regulator-valve module, as well as a solenoid valve. Because kit contents can be configuration-specific, the actual supplied bill of materials should be checked before maintenance planning.
The R90–160 application range is particularly important because Ingersoll Rand produced multiple intake-valve configurations across compressor generations. A part number that belongs to one R-series configuration should not automatically be applied to another R-series machine simply because the model names appear similar.
The intake-valve actuator and associated control components should be inspected together during service. Pneumatic leaks, damaged seals, restricted control lines, defective solenoids, or mechanical sticking can all affect valve response and can produce symptoms that resemble an intake-valve mechanical failure.
A properly maintained intake valve supports predictable compressor loading and unloading. This contributes to stable airflow regulation and helps the compressor respond correctly to changes in compressed-air demand.
The complete physical dimensions and weight of the 47553880001 service kit could not be reliably verified from the available technical documentation. Since a service kit contains multiple individual components rather than one standardized dimensional body, dimensions and weight should be confirmed from the supplied kit or configuration-specific documentation rather than estimated.
The supplied pair is treated as one product listing as requested. Public records independently establish 47588563001 as the 8,000-hour water-cooled preventive-maintenance kit and 47553880001 as the 8K intake-valve service kit. The available documentation does not independently establish that 47553880001 is the complete bill of materials contained in 47588563001.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ingersoll Rand |
| Primary Part Number | 47588563001 |
| Associated Part Number | 47553880001 |
| Product Type | 8,000-Hour Preventive Maintenance Kit / Intake Valve Service Kit |
| Maintenance Kit Type | 8,000-Hour Preventive Maintenance Kit, Water-Cooled |
| Service Kit Type | Intake Valve Service Kit, 8K |
| Primary System | Compressor Intake-Air Control |
| Valve Function | Inlet Airflow Regulation |
| Documented Application | R90–160 / IR90–160 IE |
| Service Interval Reference | 8,000 hours for the respective maintenance-kit designation |
| Possible Service Components | Cylinder/regulator-valve components and solenoid valve; verify exact kit contents |
| Complete Kit Dimensions | Not reliably verified |
| Complete Kit Weight | Not reliably verified |
| Individual Component Dimensions | Configuration-specific; verify against supplied kit |
| Actuator Type | Configuration-specific |
| Solenoid Specification | Configuration-specific; verify against supplied kit |
| Seal Material | Not reliably verified |
| Pressure Rating | Not reliably verified |
| Operating Temperature Rating | Not reliably verified |
| Compatibility | Model-, serial-number-, and intake-valve-configuration dependent |
The R90–160 / IR90–160 IE application and 8K intake-valve classification are supported by the available parts catalog.
Recommended Companion Models
| Model | Product Name |
|---|---|
| 47553881001 | Ingersoll Rand Intake Valve Service Kit 8K, R90–160 / IR90–160 IE |
| 47553882001 | Ingersoll Rand Gearbox Maintenance Kit, R90–160 I |
| 47553884001 | Ingersoll Rand Gearbox Maintenance Kit, R90–160 IE |
| 47552954001 | Ingersoll Rand Temperature Control Valve Maintenance Kit, R90–160 / IR90–160 IE |
These are related R90–160 maintenance references covering intake-valve, gearbox, and temperature-control systems. They are companion service items rather than automatic substitutes for 47553880001.
Frequently Selected Alternatives
| Model | Product Name |
|---|---|
| 47588489001 | Ingersoll Rand Inlet Valve Service Kit, Sizes 120 and 140 |
| 47588488001 | Ingersoll Rand Inlet Valve Check-Valve Service Kit, Size 120 |
| 47588487001 | Ingersoll Rand Inlet Valve Check-Valve Service Kit, Size 120 |
| 23570369 | Ingersoll Rand 8K-Hour Inlet Service Kit |
