Bitzer · Johannesburg
Compressor Overhaul for Bitzer Systems in Poultry Processing Abattoirs | Selby
Full compressor rebuild including valve plates, bearings, seals and oil system. We support Bitzer semi-hermetic reciprocating & screw compressors running R404A, R744, R717 in poultry processing abattoirs across Selby and Selby Industrial.
Technical highlights
SAQCC Gas certified compressor overhaul
SANS 10147 pressure and gas compliance, genuine Bitzer OEM parts and rapid dispatch to Selby.
- SAQCC Gas registered technicians handling R404A, R744, R717
- SANS 10147 pressure vessel and installation compliance
- Genuine Bitzer OEM parts — Genuine Bitzer valve plates, gasket sets, oil pumps and OLC-D1 protection modules
- Workshop turnaround 3–7 days to Selby, Johannesburg
Common maintenance vectors
What we find on these systems
- Valve plate and gasket renewal
- Bearing and shaft seal replacement
- Oil analysis and acid testing
- Valve plate fatigue after high discharge superheat
- Oil dilution and crankcase foaming on long off-cycles
- Motor winding burnout following contactor welding
Dynamic specifications
Poultry Processing Abattoirs duty on Bitzer plant
Spiral and blast freezers, chill tunnels and dispatch docks
| Typical system duty | −35 °C blast to +2 °C chill (−45 °C to +12 °C evaporating) |
|---|---|
| Design humidity | 85–90% RH |
| Recommended gas / pressure class | R404A, R744, R717 — handled by SAQCC Gas registered technicians |
| Equipment platform | Bitzer Semi-hermetic reciprocating & screw compressors — Semi-hermetic recip (4-series/6-series) and CSH screw packages |
| Compliance frameworks | HACCP, ISO 22000, SANS 10147, Meat Safety Act, SAQCC Gas registration |
| OEM parts held | Genuine Bitzer valve plates, gasket sets, oil pumps and OLC-D1 protection modules |
| Service deliverable | Rebuild certificate with run-test data |
| Response / lead time | Workshop turnaround 3–7 days |
| Location hub | Serving Selby Industrial and surrounds off the M2 / N17 |
Local context
Working in Selby
We service Selby Industrial and the surrounding blocks of Selby, Johannesburg, with access off the M2 and N17. Highveld summers push afternoon ambients past 32 °C with heavy thunderstorm humidity, so condensers here are sized with a generous approach and cleaned before every summer.
Continuous shift load with spiral freezers and chill tunnels Chill chain break above 4 °C triggers a batch hold
Compliance
Documentation you receive
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- SANS 10147
- Meat Safety Act
- SAQCC Gas registration
- Rebuild certificate with run-test data
FAQ
Bitzer compressor overhaul in Selby
How fast can a technician service Bitzer equipment at a poultry processing abattoirs site in Selby?
Selby sits on the M2 and N17, so our Johannesburg dispatch reaches most Selby Industrial sites inside a standard callout window. Emergency compressor overhaul runs 24/7 because chill chain break above 4 °c triggers a batch hold.
Do you stock OEM components for Bitzer systems?
Yes — Genuine Bitzer valve plates, gasket sets, oil pumps and OLC-D1 protection modules. Bitzer (Germany) equipment on R404A/R744/R717 charges is supported with the fast-moving spares held at our Pretoria North workshop and non-stock items brought in on OEM order.
What pressure testing and gas compliance certificates are provided?
Every compressor overhaul job closes with a pressure test record and gas handling Certificate of Conformance issued under SANS 10147 by a SAQCC Gas registered technician, plus the HACCP documentation your auditors expect.
What operating envelope do you commission this equipment to?
Poultry Processing Abattoirs run at −35 °C blast to +2 °C chill at 85–90% RH, with compressor overhaul performed against −45 °C to +12 °C evaporating. Chill chain break above 4 °C triggers a batch hold
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Get started
Schedule an on-site diagnostic in Selby
Tell us what you need cooled and where. We respond with a scoped quote, and for emergencies we dispatch straight away.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- 069 268 0988
- info@reyds.co.za
- Workshop
- 386 Eeufees Street, Pretoria North, Gauteng
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–13:00. 24/7 emergency breakdown line.