Valve Gasket Kit Model 242 - Ingersoll-Rand Parts

Maintain peak performance and extend the lifespan of your Ingersoll-Rand Model 242 air compressor with the genuine Ingersoll-Rand Parts 32249294 Valve Gasket Kit. This essential kit provides all the necessary components to rebuild the valve plates, ensuring your compressor operates with optimal efficiency and reliability. Designed for professional technicians, it's a critical component for effective compressor maintenance.

Key Features

• OEM Quality Assurance: Manufactured by Ingersoll-Rand Parts, this kit ensures an exact fit and performance identical to original factory specifications.
• Comprehensive Rebuild Components: Includes all required reed valves with screws and nuts, high and low-pressure head gaskets, and valve plate o-rings for a complete valve plate overhaul.
• Restores Compressor Efficiency: Directly addresses issues such as slow air pressure build-up, inadequate air production, or persistent safety valve activation, often caused by worn internal reed valves.
• Protects Core Components: Regular replacement of valve components helps prevent more extensive and costly damage to the main compressor pump.
• Broad Model 242 Compatibility: Suitable for both bare electric and gasoline-driven Ingersoll-Rand Model 242 piston compressor pumps, including stationary electric compressors with 3 to 5 HP motors.

Applications

The Ingersoll-Rand 32249294 Valve Gasket Kit is indispensable for routine maintenance and repair of Ingersoll-Rand Model 242 air compressors in demanding professional environments. It is ideal for automotive service centers, industrial facilities, and workshops that rely on consistent and powerful compressed air. This kit is a recommended part of annual maintenance to ensure the longevity and optimal function of your compressor, particularly for units with 3 to 5 HP that are crucial for continuous duty operations.