Air Compressor Mechanical Design Project

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Mechanical Design & Development of Oil-Lubricated Reciprocating Air Compressor

Project Overview

We are developing a new Indian air compressor brand and require an experienced mechanical design engineer with proven expertise in reciprocating air compressors. The objective is to develop a robust, cost-effective compressor suitable for mass production.

Phase 1

Design a single-cylinder, oil-lubricated 0.5 HP reciprocating air compressor.

Future Expansion

The architecture should be scalable into:

* 1 HP
* 2 HP
* 3 HP

The design should maximize common parts across models wherever practical.

Scope of Work

The selected engineer shall provide:

* Complete 3D CAD model (SolidWorks or Creo preferred)
* Complete assembly model
* Exploded assembly
* Manufacturing drawings
* Casting drawings
* Pattern drawings
* Machining drawings
* Bill of Materials (BOM)
* Standard hardware specification
* Bearing and oil seal selection
* Tolerance and GD&T
* Assembly procedure
* Prototype support
* Design revisions after prototype testing

Compressor Requirements

* Oil-lubricated splash lubrication
* Single-stage reciprocating compressor
* Belt-driven
* Cast iron cylinder
* Aluminium crankcase
* Aluminium cylinder head
* Reed valve (patti) system
* Compact and economical construction
* Easy to manufacture
* Low vibration
* Low noise
* Long service life
* Suitable for continuous operation

Deliverables

* Native CAD files
* STEP files
* PDF drawings
* DXF files (where applicable)
* Complete BOM
* Machining drawings
* Assembly drawings
* Exploded view
* Pattern drawings for casting
* Material specifications
* Heat treatment specifications (if required)

Engineer Requirements

Preference will be given to engineers with experience in:

* Reciprocating air compressor design
* Compressor valve systems
* Crankshaft and connecting rod design
* Casting design
* Manufacturing engineering
* Prototype development
* Production support

Commercial Proposal

Please include:

* Project cost
* Timeline
* Previous compressor design experience
* Sample work (if available)
* Software used
* Number of revisions included
* Prototype support charges
* Manufacturing support charges

Confidentiality

The selected engineer must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). All intellectual property, CAD models, drawings, calculations, and design data developed during this project shall become the exclusive property of our company.

We are seeking a long-term engineering partner to support future compressor models and continuous product development.