Helium Compressors
With over 50 years of expertise in the manufacturing of gas tight helium compressors Sauer has designed and developed helium gas compressors for various research applications. Anchored by reliable technology and safe solutions, many leading research institutes and universities rely on Sauer compressors for all kinds of helium applications. Most of the gas companies worldwide trust Sauer compressors and benefit from their unique technologically advanced solutions. The incorporation of reliable technology in each and every product makes Sauer the leading supplier of helium compressors in the market.
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Unique Sauer Advantages
Gas-tight:
Sauer Helium Compressors have a leakage rate of 0.1 mbar l/s
- Gas-tight crank case with double lip seal at the crankshaft.
- Special helium suitable sealings and gaskets.
- Gas-tight hoses.
- Intake buffer tank and condensate collecting vessel.
- Gas-tight oil lock to the crank case.
- Vacuum flanges acc. to ISO 2861 at gas inlet.
- Encapsulated safety valves.
- Gas recirculation back to the suction side by common piping.
Reliability:
Sauer Helium Compressors are designed for continuous operation.
- Valves with modified stroke and spring suspension.
- Helium optimized lubrication.
- Efficient cooling, especially around the highly stressed valves.
Test procedure:
Sauer Helium Compressors are tested under operation conditions on a special helium test bench.
- 16 hours running & performance test at final pressure with helium.
- Tightness check and measurement of the leakage rate with helium.
- 3.1 Inspection Certificate of Performance Data & Leakage Rate.
- Delivered filled with helium to avoid purge losses.
PASSAT
Ideal for helium circuits and cooling
| Type | Gas Inlet Pressure barg | Gas Outlet Pressure barg | Flow Rate m3/h | Rated Power kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat WP156L BasSealHe | 0.07 | 40 | up to 128 | 20 – 35 |
| Passat WP276L BasSealHe | 0.07 | 40 | up to 235 | 37 – 52 |
| Passat WP316L BasSealHe | 0.07 | 40 | up to 295 | 45 – 85 |
TORNADO
Ideal for small helium recovery systems
| Type | Gas Inlet Pressure barg | Gas Outlet Pressure barg | Flow Rate m3/h | Rated Power kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado WP4325 BasSealHe | 0.05 | 230 | up to 21 | 7.5 – 13 |
HURRICANE
Ideal for all kinds of helium recovery systems and cylinder filling
| Type | Gas Inlet Pressure barg | Gas Outlet Pressure barg | Flow Rate m3/h | Rated Power kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane WP4331 BasSealHe | 0.05 | 230 | up to 35 | 11 – 18 |
| Hurricane WP4341 BasSealHe | 0.05 | 230 | up to 57 | 15 – 26 |
| Hurricane WP4351 BasSealHe | 0.05 | 200 | up to 114 | 30 – 52 |
Orkan
Ideal for all kinds of helium recovery systems and cylinder filling
| Type | Gas Inlet Pressure barg | Gas Outlet Pressure barg | Flow Rate m3/h | Rated Power kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orkan BasSealHe | 0.05 | 350 | max. 200 | max. 110 |