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CVS RPO compressors for rail and bus applications

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Oil-free rotary vane compressors for urban and regional mobility

The CVS RPO series offers high-performance, oil-free rotary vane compressors engineered for use in electric buses, hybrid vehicles, and railway systems. Designed for urban and regional mobility, these compressors deliver clean, efficient, and reliable compressed air – even under tough environmental conditions.

Whether mounted underfloor, inside, or on top of the vehicle, the CVS RPO is built to meet the specific needs of public transport systems with limited space and high durability requirements.

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Designed for rail and bus: Performance meets practicality

The RPO compressor series combines technical precision with real-world practicality. It’s the ideal solution for:

  • New installations in electric or hybrid fleets

  • Retrofits and replacements for other compressor brands

  • Rail applications including trams, light rail, metros, and regional trains 

Key technical features

  • Extremely low height for flexible installation

  • Lightweight design for optimized vehicle integration

  • Optimized access for fast maintenance

  • Long service intervals 

  • Low noise and vibration levels

  • Wide temperature operating range

  • Rail-certified construction and verification

Customer benefits

Choosing a CVS RPO compressor means:
  • Reliable compressed air for braking, suspension, doors, HVAC, and pantographs

  • Quick and easy maintenance with minimal downtime 

  • Long service life and low life cycle costs (LCC)

  • No forced cooling or condensation build-up

  • Reduced risk of component failure in demanding environments

  • Ideal footprint for use in compact installation spaces 

100% Made in Germany – 100% Engineered for mobile use

CVS develops and manufactures all RPO compressors in Germany. This ensures:

  • High product quality and reliability

  • Fast lead times and expert engineering support

  • Strong alignment with rail and bus industry standards 

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Looking for a compact, efficient, and reliable compressor solution for your rail or bus fleet? 
Discover the RPO series from CVS – built for performance, designed for mobility.

Looking for a compact, efficient, and reliable compressor solution for your rail or bus fleet?

Discover the RPO series from CVS – built for performance, designed for mobility.

Technical Data, Dimensions and Downloads

 

                                                                                                                                                                           RPO 200 RPO 300 RPO 400 RPO 600 RPO 800
Volume flow1) ltr/min 180 260 380 550 770
Max. pressure2) bar 10 10 10 10 10
Speed1) 1/min 1420 1420 1440 1455 1455
Speed range 1/min 900 - 1900 900 - 1900 900 - 1900 900 - 1900 900 - 1900
Power requirement at 2 bar g / 28.4 psig1) kW 2,2 2,8 3,8 5,2 7,2
Engine nominal performance1) kW 2,2 3 4 5,5 7,5
Sound presure level3) dB(A) 60 61 63 63 64
Oil content ltr. 2,4 2,4 2,4 2,6 3
Weight without engine and oil kg 58 58 57 55 67

 

  • 1) At discharge pressure 10 bar g

 

  • 2) At discharge pressure > 10 bar only in connection with load – no-load controller

  • 3) Sound pressure level according DIN 45635, n = 1500 1/min, drive with 3-phase motor, at 7 m distance

  • Technical subject to alteration

PRO Compressor Bus

RPO Bus

Download the product brochure of RPO Bus

Filename
RPO_BUS_Flyer_EN.pdf
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1 MB
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pdf
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PRO Compressor Train

RPO Train

Download the product brochure of RPO

Filename
RPO_TRAIN_Flyer_EN.pdf
Size
1 MB
Format
pdf
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