Atlas Copco Thermostat Kit 60C - 2901 1617 00

The Atlas Copco Thermostat Kit 60C (part no. 2901-1617-00) is a genuine thermostatic valve kit opening at 60°C, referenced for the GA45 and GA55 oil-injected screw compressors. This part is also an OEM component across Atlas Copco’s Chicago Pneumatic Power Technique line, worth checking if you’re servicing a Chicago Pneumatic-branded unit built on the same platform.

What's Included

This kit 2901161700 includes:

– Thermostat Valve (part no. 1622706404) — 1pc
– O-ring — 2pc

Technical Details

Part Number2901161700
DescriptionThermostat Kit 60C
BrandAtlas Copco
Product StatusOriginal
ApplicationGA45, GA55
Thermostat Valve 1622706404
Weight0.12kg
Dimension29*14*3cm
Packaging Box
AvailabilityIn Stock
Country of OriginBelgium

Related Thermostat Service kits

– 2901 1616 00 (40℃)
– 2901 1617 00 (60℃)
– 2901 1618 00 (75℃)

Compatibility and part numbers are for reference only.

Two Very Different Ways This Can Fail

A thermostatic valve stuck in the bypass position sends oil around the cooler continuously,allowing oil temperature to climb — this often shows up as a high-temperature shutdown that seems to come from nowhere.A valve stuck in the full-cooling position does the opposite:

oil is over-cooled,especially in colder ambient conditions,which increases the risk of moisture condensation inside the system rather than a temperature fault.Neither failure mode is obvious from the outside — the valve looks the same in either position.

Why Running Too Cool Is Also a Problem

It ‘s intuitive to think cooler oil is safer,but running oil temperature too low — particularly in cold ambient conditions — allows moisture in the compressed air to condense inside the oil system rather than evaporate,leading to water contamination in the lubricant over time.A properly functioning thermostatic valve keeps oil within a target range specifically to avoid this,not just to prevent overheating.

Common Questions

An unexplained high-temperature shutdown,or (less obviously) persistent moisture/condensation in the oil,are the two opposite signs -each points to the valve stuck in a different position.

This isn ‘t recommended — running without proper thermal regulation risks either overheating or moisture contamination,both of which cause more damage over time than a planned shutdown for repair.

Yes.Parts are sourced through Atlas Copco distributor channels.

Common consumables (filters, oil) typically ship within about 1 week. Lead time for other spare parts depends on stock availability — please contact us for a confirmed schedule.

 Yes. We provide full photos and video of the actual item before shipment, and confirm everything is correct with you prior to dispatch.

If you have your own freight forwarder, we can ship to them directly. If not, we can provide shipping options based on your preference.

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