The G Range

Compressor units for rare gases

25 – 350 bar
85 – 24.800 l/min

FOR HELIUM AND ARGON

AIR AND WATER-COOLED
MEDIUM AND HIGH PRESSURE

High-performance complete
system solutions for reliably
compressing, purifying,
storing, distributing and
recovering rare gases.
The compressors from BAUER are especially
modified for the treatment of rare gases.
Filter systems from BAUER provide for a
consistently high gas quality.
The B-CONTROL compressor control and
an optional noise absorbing construction
provide a high degree of user convenience.
For special application conditions, BAUER
also offers container solutions.

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High pressure integrated system technology

Modern industrial processes Units for compression of rare

require maximum operating gases
security, flexible unit configura- Perfectly adapted to the com-
tion and investment security. pression of helium & argon.
High Pressure System Technology Equipped as a standard with the
"Made in Germany" enables the compressor control B-CONTROL.
customer to recover and reuse
rare gases and gas mixtures in an The rare gas compressors are
economic way with minimal tested under real conditions using
gas losses. Helium recovery unit helium or argon and delivered
ready for production/use1.
BAUER is your one-stop provider
1
of all the products and services Gas balloons for recovery of a pre-assembled basic version is
also available
you need, from planning and rare gases
advice to expert commissioning
Available in cylindrical or spherical
and long-term parts supply over
shape.
decades.
Fully equipped with frame for either
ground- or roof-installation.
Helium-tight execution for gas
volumes starting from 1 m3.
Level monitoring system for fully
automatic compressor control.

Helium recovery balloon

Final check at BAUER
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Systems for purification of rare Systems for storage of rare Systems for distribution of rare
gases gases gases
P purification systems Storage cylinder systems up to High-pressure reducing panels
Disposable filter cartridge systems 420 bar, consisting of cylinders for the constant regulation of
for removing residual humidity, with a geometrical volume of 50 outlet pressure.
solid matter impurities and traces or 80 litres, available as single
Filling panels in numerous stan-
of oil on the high pressure side units or as a modular system. dardized versions, also in stain-
Replacement of cartridges less steel for outdoor installations.
Vertical or horizontal arrangement.
dependent on the quality of
intake gas. Extendable at will.
Gas-tight version. Can be implemented to fit any
Gas recovery from safety valves space optimally.
possible.
B-KOOL
Refrigeration dryer for increased Filling panel on outlet side
life span of the filter cartridges.
Service life increased up to
11-fold.
SECCANT regeneration dryer
Enables economic continuous
use for drying and de-oiling of
wet gases.
Gas recovery from safety valves
and regeneration gas recovery
possible.
B 2000 storage bank High-pressure reducing panel
Gas-tight version.
Connection of several
compressors possible.
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Compressor technology
Gas compressor systems from BAUER characteristically distinguish themselves through their easy
integration and turnkey unit concepts.

FULL CONTROL ECONOMIC OPERATION

Two different compressor controls are available for For particularly economic operation, our units
the BAUER Helium compressors. are rigorously optimized for gas tightness.
Gas from the safety valves is returned to the
B-CONTROL MICRO intake buffer vessel and lost gas from the auto-
Standard on air-cooled compressors. matic condensate drain system is returned to
the condensate collecting vessel, thus creating a
Modern, easy-to-use SPC control. closed system and eliminating gas loss.
Provides for problem-free control of the complete
system from the gas balloon to the storage system, as
OUTSTANDING QUALITY
well as connection to external on-off signal transmitters.
BAUER ensures maximum quality by exten-
sive quality assurance monitoring during and
after production according to the requirements
defined in DIN EN ISO 9001.
Each single compressor block is tested in conti-
nuous running and each compressor unit under-
goes an extensive functionality and safety test.

SOPHISTICATED SOUND INSULATION

Compressor control B-CONTROL MICRO Compressors with Super Silent enclosure are
equipped with a labyrinth system for breaking
B-CONTROL II the airborne noise in order to assure optimal
Standard on water-cooled compressors. noise reduction.
The B-CONTROL II is an enhanced version of the The integrated fan ensures a targeted and
basic control B-CONTROL MICRO. effective cooling within the unit housing. The
transmission of structure-borne noise is effectively
The menu navigation is made simple and easy to
reduced by impedance discontinuities.
read and use via the colour touchscreen display.
Standard interfaces such as USB, Ethernet and Modbus
are incorporated.
The integrated function of interconnected operation
allows basic load changes or a duty/standby operation
of up to four.

IK 100/IK 120 Block IK 15.1/IK 18.1 Block IK 23 Block BK 23 Block w

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Compressor block technology

Over 65 years of experience in the construction of medium and high pressure systems are the base for the
legendary reliability and longevity of BAUER compressor blocks.

EFFICIENT COOLING FOR RARE GAS

Air-cooled compressors
The intelligent cooling system with over-sized The pressure-resistant crankcase on the blocks
coolers, combined with large surface area ribbed GIB 23 to GIB 52 prevents gas losses by blow-by
cylinders, ensure optimum cooling of each and at the same time increases the oil tightness.
compression stage.
The compression ratios in the compressor block are
Water-cooled compressors specially optimized for low compression
As a result of targeted water cooling of the temperatures.
interstage and afterstage coolers, and also the Compression fittings on the high-pressure side ensure
valve heads, almost 85 % of the heat produced optimum gas tightness.
can be absorbed by the cooling water.
The stainless steel heat exchanger provides Strain
[N/mm2]
optimum cooling for the compressor, ensuring
excellent functionality and long life and maxi-
mizing the efficiency of the entire compressor
system.

MINIMUM OPERATING COSTS

Long maintenance intervals for valve checking
and oil changes keep the operating costs for the
unit at a minimum and increase the availability.
Optimum flow cross-sections and valve locations
ensure efficient cylinder filling and minimal cylinder
clearance of the unit with low power consumption
and high efficiency. Bionics serve as a model: Computer optimized crankcase
construction (FEM)
The extremely robust industrial roller bearings
are rated for continuous operation and heavy-
duty operating conditions.

water cooled IK 25 Block BK 26 Block water cooled

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The air-cooled unit ranges

The air-cooled rare gas compressors from BAUER are specially suited to gases like helium and
argon, so that the best possible efficiency is achieved. Gas losses are minimized by returning
gas from the safety valves (blowby gas) to the intake buffer vessel, returning lost gas from the
automatic condensate drain system to the condensate collecting vessel and enclosing the safety
valves in a housing.
The easy-to-use B-CONTROL MICRO controls the complete system including monitoring of intake
pressure, final pressure, temperature and the optional saturation of the filter cartridges.

The VERTICUS 5 is a classic from BAUER and

is the optimal version for the compression
of rare gases.
An intake buffer vessel and condensate collection
vessel are already installed on the combination
base frame and plumbed ex factory.
A V-belt drive uses an electric motor.
According to customer requirements, the units
can be delivered open or in Super Silent design.
Space-saving integration of a cartridge filter
system P61 or P81 into the unit is possible.
To increase the life span of the filter cartridges,
the refrigeration dryer B-KOOL can be installed.
Vibration-optimized unit concept permits
installation without the use of a foundation.

VERTICUS 5, rare gas version, open version

The compressors of the range G 22 to G 25 in

horizontal design make an impression with
their proven compressor blocks and closed
gas circuit.
Automatic condensate drain device with integrated
unloaded start and condensate collecting system.
Intake buffer and condensate collection vessel
for separate installation next to the unit.
V-belt drive using an electric motor of efficiency
class IE 2.
The compressor is completely mounted ready for
use1 on base frame with anti-vibration rubber-
bonded metal shock mounts for installation
without the use of a foundation.
According to customer requirements, the units
can be delivered open or in Super Silent design.
Use of separate air and gas purification systems
is possible.
G 25.9-45, open version 1
As an option, a basic version is available
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Dimensions and configurations

VERTICUS 5 Range,
Dimensions in mm (approx.):
Length: 2350 Width: 1040 Height: 1665

G 22 Range,
Dimensions of the unit in mm (approx.):
Length 2140 Width: 720 Height: 1250

G 23 Range,
Dimensions of the unit in mm (approx.):
Length 2260 Width: 865 Height: 1315

G 25 Range,
Dimensions of the unit in mm (approx.):
Length 3020 Width: 1300 Height: 1525

Technical data
Model F.A.D 1 Number Speed Motor Power Net
of power consumption2 weight
stages approx.
l/min m3/h cfm min-1 kW kW kg
VERTICUS 5 Range, 90 to 220 bar / 1300 to 3200 psig
G 100-3-5 85 5 3 3 900 3 2 535
G 120-4-5 130 8 5 3 900 4 3 540
G 120-5,5-5 175 10,5 6 3 1250 5,5 4 555
G 15.1-7,5-5 300 18 11 4 880 7,5 6 620
G 15.1-11-5 400 24 14 4 1230 11 8 650
G 18.1-15-5 520 31,2 18 5 1470 15 12 670
VERTICUS 5 Range, 220 to 350 bar / 3200 to 5000 psig
G 15.1-7,5-5 300 18 11 4 880 7,5 6 620
G 15.1-11-5 400 24 14 4 1230 11 9 650
G 18.1-15-5 520 31,2 18 5 1470 15 13 670
G 22 - G 25 Range, 90 to 220 bar / 1300 to 3200 psig
G 22.0-18.5 720 43 25 4 1050 18,5 14 540
G 23.1-22 840 50 30 4 990 22 16 700
G 23.1-30 1060 64 37 4 1250 30 21 770
G 25.9-45 1900 114 67 5 1180 45 36 1900
G 25 Range, 220 to 350 bar / 3200 to 5000 psig
G 25.9-45 1650 99 58 5 1050 45 34 1900

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Measured acc. to ISO 1217 At max. final pressure
Values valid for air and nitrogen at 50 Hz Values valid for air and nitrogen at 50 Hz
Correction factor helium: FAD air x 0.8 Correction factor helium: x 1.06
Correction factor argon: FAD air x 0.95 Correction factor argon: x 1.12
Other gases on request
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The water-cooled unit range

The water-cooled compressors and boosters are optimally suited for installation under circumstances
which do not allow for air-cooling. As a result of the targeted water cooling of the interstage
and afterstage cooler, and of the valve heads, approximately 85 percent of the heat produced is
absorbed by the cooling water.
Normally, the drive is a direct-coupled or V-belt driven solution in horizontal or vertical design.
The B-CONTROL II controls the compressor and, as an option, further components or the
complete system.

HIGHEST RELIABILITY
Simple operation, user friendliness and easy mainte-
nance were the top priorities in the development.
The vibration-free running makes installation without
a foundation possible.
Compression fittings on the high-pressure side
ensure optimum gas tightness.

BLOCK TECHNOLOGY
The pressure-resistant crankcase is provided with a
dry sump lubrication for better oil cooling and for
inclinations of up to 30°. It is efficient in inhibiting
blow-by losses during compression of air and gases
with primary pressure.
A special piston construction minimizes the usual
blow-by. Because of the low losses, a very high
efficiency is reached.
For efficient reduction of the operating temperature,
some block variants are additionally equipped with
water cooling for the valve heads.
GB/GIB 23 rare gas compressor

FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
Both the intake buffer / condensate collection
vessel and the B-CONTROL II can be installed
on site, independently of the compressor unit.
This enables optimized installation even in
very confined spaces.

Unit configuration
The range GB 23/GIB 23 is available in vertical
execution with V-belt drive and optionally also
with air-cooling.
The ranges GIB 24, GIB 26 and GIB 52 are
direct-coupled.
Standard use of three-phase motors of the
Water-cooled valve head energy efficiency class IE 2.
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Dimensions and configurations

GB 23/GIB 23 range – Vertical design GIB 24 range – Horizontal design

Dimensions in mm (approx.): Dimensions in mm (approx.):
Length: 1360 Width: 875 Heigth: 2040 Length: 1990 Width: 1470 Heigth: 1380

GIB 26 range – Horizontal design

Dimensions in mm (approx.):
Length: 2460 Width: 1505 Heigth: 1800

GIB 52 range – Horizontal design

Dimensions in mm (approx.):
Length: 3200 Width: 1780 Heigth: 1960
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Technical data
Model F.A.D.1 Intake Final pressure Number Speed Motor Power con- Net
pressure of power sumption 2 weight
stages approx.
min max

l/min m3/h cfm barg bar bar min-1 kW kW kg

Compressor, 90 to 220 bar
GB 23.2-22 920 55,2 32 1140 22 18
atm.
GB 23.2-30 1150 69 41 90 1420 30 22
220 4 1170
GB 23.2-37 920 55,2 32 atm.
1140 37 30
1840 110,4 65 1 150
Booster, 25 to 100 bar
GIB 23.8-37 2800 168 99 4 25 40 20
3920 235 138 6 30 50 2 1140 37 26 1170
3 303 178 3 40 63 33
5050 8
GIB 23.7-37 2060 124 73 4 25 40 15
2900 174 102 6 35 60 21
2 1140 37 1160
3700 222 131 8 40 28
80
4530 272 160 10 50 30
GIB 24.20-90 9800 588 346 8 40 80 71
2 1485 90 1170
3 720 424 3 50 100 87
12000 10
Booster, 90 to 350 bar
GIB 23.10-37 1330 80 47 2 90 200 19
1780 106 63 3 150 300 4 1140 37 26 1150
2220 133 78 4 200 350 32
GIB 23.12-37 1550 93 55 4,5 90 200 19
1970 118 70 6 150 300 4 1140 37 25 1180
2530 152 89 8 200 350 31
GIB 23.13-37 1970 118 70 8 200 20
150
2400 144 85 10 300 4 1140 37 26 1180
2850 171 101 12 200 350 31
GIB 24.11-75 2200 132 78 1 90 200 35
3200 192 113 2 300 4 1485 75 51 1660
150
4200 252 148 3 350 64
GIB 24.12-75 2500 150 88 4 120 300 35
3500 210 124 6 150 46
4 1485 75 1660
4500 270 159 8 200 350 55
5500 330 194 10 220 63
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Technical data
Model F.A.D.1 Intake Final pressure Number Speed Motor Power con- Net
pressure of power sumption 2 weight
stages approx.
min max

l/min m3/h cfm barg bar bar min-1 kW kW kg

Booster, 90 to 350 bar
GIB 24.13-55 2480 149 88 8 31
150
3300 198 117 11 350 37
4 1485 55 1500
4140 248 146 14 200 43
4700 282 166 16 250 47
GIB 26.10-132 4900 294 173 2 90 200 71
6700 402 237 3 150 4 1485 132 103 3350
350
3 510 300 3 200 123
8500 4
GIB 26.12-132 5500 333 196 4,5 90 250 72
7000 420 247 6 150 96
4 1485 132 3350
9000 540 318 8 350 110
200
10200 612 360 10 117
GIB 26.13 -132 8050 483 284 10 90
150
9500 570 335 12 104
350 4 1485 132 3350
11000 660 388 14 200 116
11700 3 702 413 15 3 250 121
GIB 52.10-315 9800 588 346 2 90 200 142
13400 804 473 3 150 206
4 1485 315 4800
17000 1020 600 4 350 246
200
18800 1128 664 4,5 262
GIB 52.12-250 11100 666 392 4,5 90 250 132
14000 840 484 6 150 172
4 1485 250 4330
18000 1080 636 8 350 220
200
20400 3 1224 720 10 3 234
GIB 52.13-250 16100 966 569 10 180
150
19000 1140 671 12 350 4 1485 250 212 4330
3 1320 777 3 200 233
22000 14
6Booster, 200 to 420 bar
GIB 26.5-132 6500 390 230 6 200 90
8300 498 293 8 420 4 1485 132 107 4330
250
9200 552 325 9 115

1 2 3
Measured acc. to ISO 1217 At max. final pressure Compression of argon not possible
Values valid for air and nitrogen at 50 Hz Values valid for air and nitrogen at 50 Hz at this delivery volume
Correction factor helium: FAD air x 0.8 Correction factor helium: × 1,06
Correction factor argon: FAD air x 0.95 Correction factor argon: × 1,12
Other gases on request
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Our accessories programme for rare gas compression units

Mixed gas systems

For a multitude of applications, lower helium
concentrations suffice. BAUER offers standar-
dized complete systems which can be flexibly
adapted for mixing helium, air and other gases,
enabling considerable cost savings.
In the gas mixer, different gases are mixed together
in the required concentrations and stored in
an intake buffer vessel.
Dew point sensors measure the humidity, oxygen
sensors the oxygen proportion within the gas and
report the data to the B-CONTROL compressor
control.
If required, the systems can be provided as closed
circuits with recovery allowing for still greater Gas mixer
savings.

Container and concrete building

solutions
(In addition to indoor solutions) Bauer also sup-
plies outdoor systems tailored to local climatic
conditions and areas of application.
For example, container solutions for mobile use
are possible.
Concrete buildings are suited for stationary
installations.
The installation contains the compressor with com-
pressor control and air or water cooling, optional
air/gas purification, storage systems, gas mixing
system and other components.
Concrete building with incorporated helium
compressor with water-cooling

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