ROTREX C-range C38 supercharger

Rev. 6.0

C38 Technical Data Sheet

OEM Key features

Reliable construction

Robust and compact design

No turbo-lag (Instant boost)

Installation flexibility

Reduced emission

Cost efficient solution

Power range: 200-530kW (272-720hp)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The C38 is the second most powerful centrifugal supercharger of the Rotrex standard product range.
Countless numbers of large scale applications can be boosted by this very efficient, reliable and silent
unit which supplies air flow up to 0.63 kg/s.

Impeller speeds of up to 90,000 rpm are achieved through the patented high-speed planetary traction
drive which combines small size with exceptional performance and durability.

The very low noise and vibration characteristic as well as the high efficiency of these superchargers
set the industry standard for what is achievable.

The C38 range is designed for four stroke gasoline engines with a supercharged output up to 530kW.
Where one supercharger is not enough, it is possible to use two units to support large amounts of
power in a twin-charger configuration. The C38 is also ideal for the supply of clean pressurized air for
other applications such as industrial systems, fuel cell power plants etc.

The groundbreaking compact size enables a very flexible supercharger installation particularly on
engine applications with tight space and where weight and size are essential.

The supercharger features an integrated dual-action oil pump that works as a dry sump scavenging
pump in addition to being the oil supply pump. The self-contained oil system allows flexible positioning
of the supercharger on the vehicle and has the benefit of fitting the supercharger without worrying
about tampering with the oil system of the engine or any other accessory.

The Rotrex C-type supercharger has been developed and extensively tested with the special Rotrex
traction fluid. To maintain the ultimate level of performance and durability it is very important that
the unit is exclusively run with special Rotrex traction fluid. Make sure the inlet oil temperature is
within the range specified in the table on the next page. Any deviation from the standard Rotrex oil
circuit requires approval from Rotrex.

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 ROTREX C-range C38 supercharger
Rev. 6.0

C38 range supercharger

Characteristic Symbol C38-61 C38-71 C38-81 C38-91/92

Rotational direction Rindirection Clockwise rotation, as seen from pulley side

Power range[1] Prange 200-410kW 210-455kW 220-485kW 260-530kW

(272-557hp) (286-620hp) (300-660hp) (354-720hp)

Max mass flow rate Mflow 0.48 kg/s 0.55 kg/s 0.58 kg/s 0.63 kg/s

Max pressure ratio (Pout/Pin) PRmax 2.90 2.82 2.85 2.94

Mass moment of inertia ISupercharger 9.011·10-3 kg·m2 9.286·10-3 kg·m2 9.416·10-3 kg·m2 9.528·10-3 kg·m2

Drive ratio N 1:7.5

max
Max drive efficiency 97%

Unit weight M 6.0 Kg (13.2 lbs)

Pulley type - Fitted with pulley adapter

70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110 mm

Pulley ring diameters available Øpulley
8 rib aluminium - PK profile

Peak input shaft speed Rinmax 12,000 RPM

Peak impeller speed Routmax 90,000 RPM

9.011·10-3 9.286·10-3 9.416·10-3 9.528·10-3

Mass moment of inertia ISupercharger
[kg·m2] [kg·m2] [kg·m2] [kg·m2]

Min inlet oil temperature Toil,inmin -40C (-40F)

Max inlet oil temperature Toil,inmax +80C (176F)

Mounting torque Pullet ring bolts M6x10 10Nm (7.4 ft-lb)

Mounting torque Bracket bolts M8x85 15Nm (11 ft-lb)

Mounting torque Oil banjo bolts M10x1 21Nm (15.5 ft-lb)

[1]
Power output is dependent on engine type, cooling, cam-timing etc.

Conversion Toolbox

5 9
Temperature conversion ⁰C = x (⁰F-32) OR ⁰F = x ⁰C + 32
9 5

Kg
Kg/s to lb/min conversion kg lb lb
= 0.0075 = s
s min min 0.0075

kg kg CFM
Kg/s to CFM conversion CFM = x 1731.8 = @15⁰C and 0.1013 MPa
s s 1731.8

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Rev. 6.0

C38-61 Compressor map

C38-61 Compressor map
3.2

Corrected to 15 deg C and 101,3 KPa

3.0

2.8
90k

60
55

2.6

70
2.4
80k
Pressure Ratio

2.2

65

70k
2.0
71

68
65

1.8

60k
73
55

1.6
68

50k

1.4

40k

60
1.2
30k

1
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Air Flow [kg/s] RTR 0024

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Rev. 6.0

C38-71 Compressor map

C38-71 Compressor map
3.2

Corrected to 15 deg C and 101,3 KPa

3.0

2.8

90k

2.6
65

2.4

80k
Pressure Ratio

2.2
60

68

2.0
70k
60

1.8

60k
75
72

1.6

50k

1.4

70
40k 65
65

55

1.2
30k

1
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
Air Flow [kg/s] RTR 0025

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C38-81 Compressor map

C38-81 Compressor map
3.2

Corrected to 15 deg C and 101,3 KPa

3.0

2.8

90k
55

2.6
65

2.4

70
80k
Pressure Ratio

2.2
60

2.0
70k

1.8
60

60k 72

1.6
68

50k
1.4

40k 55

1.2
60

30k

1
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
Air Flow [kg/s] RTR 0026

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Rev. 6.0

C38-91 Compressor map

C38-91/92 Compressor map
3.2

Corrected to 15 deg C and 101,3 KPa

3.0

2.8 90k

65
70
55

2.6

2.4 80k
Pressure Ratio

68
2.2

70k
2.0
60

70
70

1.8
68

60k

75

1.6

50k

73
1.4
60
40k 72 65

1.2
30k

1
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
Air Flow [kg/s] RTR 0027

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The supercharger can be ordered with the compressor housing mounted in one of six
different outlet positions with 60° intervals to allow easy adoption to any application.
Max ±15° from
Possible outlet directions horizontal in any
direction
!

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0° 60° 120° 180° 240° 300°
A 94°

Ø
0
60° (6x)

-0,021
0

Ø
11 30

63
38,7

E
5

O 19,05 h7
ROTREX C-range C38 supercharger

60°

A
(6x)

144

Ø 53
ØB
ØC

Ø 113
R 8,
5

73
R7
R7
2
Pulley Adapter D R 7
31,9
Supplied M6x10 90
Pulley mounting bolt 5,2 The supercharger must be
positioned with the flat 161
C38 Dimensions

part facing down and within

15° from horizontal in any direction

DETAIL A
Oil OUT

A B C D E Oil IN

C38-61 188 66 76 25 51

C38-71 188 68 76 25 51

C38-81 188 70 76 25 51
Pulley ring ø 70 75 80 85 90 75 80 85 90
C38-91 196 70 76 25 53

Pulley rotational direction Rotrex pulley ring mounted

C38-92 203 70 89 30 53

All dimensions in mm unless otherwise specified

Rotrex Pulley ring ø 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110

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