For more than 50 years Sauer Compressors has specialized in the development and production of gas-tight helium compressors. Our customers benefit from the comprehensive knowledge and advancements that are incorporated in every one of our products. Sauer Helium Compressors are specially designed for helium compression and represent the most efficient and safe solution for all kinds of applications. Because of our reliable technology, it is no surprise that leading research institutes and universities only trust in Sauer helium compressors. Gas companies profit from the unique advantages of Sauer helium compressors and the worldwide support of the Sauer Compressors Group’s sales and service network.

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Unique Sauer Advantages

Gas-tight

Sauer Helium Compressors have a leakage rate of < 0.001 psi

  • 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 a 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
Passat Series

Passat Series

Ideal for helium circuits and cooling

Model Gas Inlet Pressure: Gas Outlet Pressure: Flow Rate: Rated Power:
Passat WP 156L BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 580 psi up to 75 scfm 27 – 47 HP
Passat WP 276L BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 580 psi up to 138 scfm 50 – 70 HP
Passat WP 316L BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 580 psi up to 174 scfm 60 – 114 HP
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Tornado Series

Ideal for small helium recovery systems

Model Gas Inlet Pressure: Gas Outlet Pressure: Flow Rate: Rated Power:
Tornado WP 4325 BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 3335 psi up to 12 scfm 10 – 17 HP
WP4331 Basic

Hurricane Series

Ideal for all kinds of helium recovery systems and cylinder filling

Model Gas Inlet Pressure: Gas Outlet Pressure: Flow Rate: Rated Power:
Hurricane WP 4331 BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 3335 psi up to 21 scfm 15 – 25 HP
Hurricane WP 4341 BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 3335 psi up to 34 scfm 20 – 35 HP
Hurricane WP 4351 BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 2900 psi up to 67 scfm 40 – 70 HP
Orkan Series

Orkan Series

Ideal for all kinds of helium recovery systems and cylinder filling

Model Gas Inlet Pressure: Gas Outlet Pressure: Flow Rate: Rated Power:
WP5173LH BasSeal He
Click here for more information		 1 psi 5076 psi max. 118 scfm max. 148 HP
WP6305 Basic

6000 Series

Ideal for big helium recovery systems and cylinder filling

Model Gas Inlet Pressure: Gas Outlet Pressure: Flow Rate: Rated Power:
6000 series WP 6550 BasSealHe-B
Click here for more information		 1 psi 5075 psi 176 scfm 215 HP