Introduction
The Ingersoll Rand 47550997001 47548442001 Intake Valve Maintenance Kit is a targeted service solution for compatible New Cobra 90–160 / M90–160 rotary screw compressors. The 47548442001 reference is identified as an intake valve maintenance kit for this compressor range, making it particularly relevant to scheduled service and major maintenance activities.
The intake valve is one of the key control components on an oil-injected rotary screw compressor. It governs the admission of atmospheric air into the air-end and works with the compressor's control system to regulate machine capacity. Reliable intake-valve operation therefore contributes directly to predictable loading, unloading, and response to changing compressed-air demand.
During extended industrial operation, intake-valve components can be exposed to pressure cycling, contamination, lubricant residue, and repeated mechanical movement. Over time, seals and moving components may deteriorate, affecting the valve's ability to open, close, or regulate correctly.
This is where a dedicated maintenance kit offers practical value. Rather than sourcing individual components without confirming their relationship to the valve assembly, 47548442001 provides a defined service reference for the applicable New Cobra 90–160 / M90–160 intake-valve configuration. The parts listing specifically identifies it as an intake valve maintenance kit.
The 47550997001 maintenance reference places this work within a broader scheduled-maintenance strategy. Major compressor service is more effective when intake control is considered alongside filtration, oil separation, pressure regulation, temperature control, and lubrication. Addressing these systems together can help maintenance teams reduce the likelihood of repeated shutdowns caused by separate aging components.
Intake-valve troubleshooting should nevertheless be based on actual operating evidence. Loading problems can also originate from solenoid valves, control signals, pneumatic lines, sensors, or other control components. Replacing the intake-valve kit without checking the complete control circuit may not resolve the underlying problem.
For maintenance engineers, correct identification is especially important because Ingersoll Rand uses multiple intake-valve designs and service references across its product range. A kit intended for another compressor generation or capacity class should not be selected solely because the external valve arrangement appears similar.
The available parts catalogue also lists other intake-valve maintenance references for the New Cobra family, including 47545138001, which is identified as an intake valve maintenance kit with modification. This illustrates why the exact compressor configuration should be checked before treating one intake-valve kit as a substitute for another.
From a purchasing perspective, retaining both 47550997001 and 47548442001 in maintenance records provides useful traceability. Adding the compressor model, serial number, and service-hour information further reduces the risk of ordering a visually similar but technically incorrect valve kit.
The exact dimensions, weight, internal component list, and connection specifications of 47548442001 were not sufficiently verified from authoritative documentation, so those values should be confirmed against the applicable parts documentation rather than estimated.
When correctly matched to the compressor, 47548442001 provides a focused solution for intake-valve servicing and supports reliable airflow control as part of a structured M90–160 preventive-maintenance program.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ingersoll Rand |
| Maintenance Kit Reference | 47550997001 |
| Maintenance Program | 8,000-Hour Preventive Maintenance |
| Compressor Family | New Cobra 90–160 / M90–160 |
| Component Part Number | 47548442001 |
| Product Type | Intake Valve Maintenance Kit |
| Primary Function | Intake-air control and valve servicing |
| Application | New Cobra 90–160 / M90–160 |
| Installation Location | Compressor intake-valve assembly |
| Control Function | Air admission / loading and unloading control |
| Valve Configuration | Application-specific |
| Actuation Details | Application-specific; verify parts documentation |
| Connection Details | Application-specific; verify applicable documentation |
| Service Components | Verify current bill of materials |
| Dimensions | Application-specific; not sufficiently verified |
| Weight | Application-specific; not sufficiently verified |
| Operating Pressure | Verify applicable compressor specification |
| Operating Temperature | Verify applicable compressor specification |
| Service Interval | Associated with scheduled preventive maintenance |
| Package Contents | Verify current bill of materials |
| Installation Procedure | Follow applicable Ingersoll Rand service documentation |
| Compatibility | Confirm compressor model and serial number before ordering |
The product/application identification is supported by the available parts listing, which identifies 47548442001 as an intake valve maintenance kit for New Cobra 90–160 / M90–160 compressors. Detailed dimensional and weight information was not sufficiently verified and is therefore intentionally not estimated.
Recommended Companion Models
| Model | Product Name |
| 24172215 | Air Filter Element |
| 39911631 | Coolant Filter Element |
| 54509427 | Air/Oil Separator Element |
| 99289894 | Minimum Pressure Valve Service Kit |
These references address complementary filtration, separation, and pressure-control functions within the broader M90–160 maintenance program. They are separate service components and are not substitutes for 47548442001.
Frequently Selected Alternatives
| Model | Product Name |
| 47545138001 | Intake Valve Maintenance Kit with Modification |
| 47661613001 | Intake Valve Repair Kit |
| 47661614001 | Intake Valve Repair Kit |
| 47661615001 | Intake Valve Repair Kit |
