Abstract: The labyrinth piston compressor comprises a cylinder, a piston disposed in the cylinder, and a piston rod, wherein the piston rod extends in a longitudinal direction (L) and is connected to the piston, and wherein the piston is reciprocally movable in the longitudinal direction (L) within the cylinder, wherein the cylinder comprises a first cylinder cover, wherein an inlet valve and an outlet valve are arranged in the first cylinder cover, and wherein the inlet valve and the outlet valve are arranged symmetrically with respect to a plane of symmetry (S) extending in the longitudinal direction (L) along the piston rod.

Abstract: The piston compressor comprises a cylinder as well as a piston arranged therein, a carrier housing with a crosshead mounted in the carrier housing, a spacer which connects the cylinder to the carrier housing, as well as a piston rod extending in a longitudinal direction (L) which connects the crosshead to the piston, wherein the spacer comprises a plurality of support arms, wherein the support arms are connected to and support the cylinder.