Sauer USA Main Catalog
Sauer USA Main Catalog
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Every region in the world has its own culture and local technical demands.
Our subsidiaries, agents, and dealers speak the local language and provide
solutions adapted to the local needs for high-quality compressors produced by
J. P. Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau GmbH in Germany and Sauer ŽandovA. s. in the
Czech Republic.
Sauer’s own companies Sauer Compressors USAInc. in the United States, Girodin-Sauer
SAS in France, Sauer do Brasil – Serviços para Compressores Ltda. in Brazil, Sauer
Compressors UK Ltd. in the United Kingdom, Sauer Compressori S. u. r. l. in Italy and the
joint venture ELGI Sauer Compressors Ltd. in India provide optimum solutions when it
comes to application engineering and customer service.
ABOUT US
Sauer Compressors USA, Inc.
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ABOUT US
Pressure Range: 1160 - 7250 psig
Series Flow Rate: 30 - 236 scfm
More than 53 of the world’s navies rely on Sauer Compressors in their aircraft
carriers, destroyers, frigates, corvettes, patrol boats, submarines and mine hunters.
Based on the feedback of navies’ experience, Sauer’s know-how results in a steady stream of innovations,
e. g. the WP50 HPair compressor with its 10 % balanced free inertial forces.
More than 115 Destroyers and Frigates, More than 18 Aircraft Carriers, e.g. More than 730 Corvettes and Fast
e.g. the US Navy DDG 1000 equipped with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Attack Crafts, e. g. the Brazilian
2 x WP 4331 and 2 x WP 65 L equipped with 4 x WP 5000 Inhauma equipped with 2 x WP 4262
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Sauer compressors for the Navy are developed based on the philosophy that special de-
mands exist for the maritime market and especially for the navy market. This is
the reason that maritime and navy users require different solutions compared to industrial
applications.
Sauer compressors incorporate all special features which are vital for naval applications.
Constant innovation, such as the development of the WP50 range with 10 % balanced
free inertial forces, ensures the technical leadership necessary for future naval applications.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Sea ports - dockside air e.g. submarines Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Air bases - automatic operation systems HURRICANE,TORNADO,
e.g. weapon systems for F15, F16, 50 , 60
CASAC-295, Hercules, MiG 29 Flow : 18 -0 1scfm
v Ground support - nitrogen service for Pressure: 230 - 60 psig
rocket control Medium: Air, Nitrogen
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?
v Naval surface ships
v Naval submarines
v Naval air forces
v Naval ground troops
OUR
NAVY
CUSTOMERS 60 NAVIES
ARE OUR 2,500 WORLDWIDE
COMPRESSORS
BEST IN OPERATION
1,200
REFERENCES... SHIPS
More than 200 submarines, e.g. Astute More than 140 MCMV, e.g. More than 220 Miscellanous Vessels,
Class of the Royal British Navy equipped the German MJ 332 equipped e. g. the Royal British Navy Wave Knight
with 2 x WP 5000 and 1 x WP 3232 with 2 x WP 3232 – 600 with 2 x WP 200 and 2 x WP 4330
Every ship should have one
International shipping often has stringent requirements when it comes to
quality and reliability - Sauer’s traditional area of activity.
Our starting and working air compressors have more than proven their
reliability in this demanding market. Thanks to ongoing development, they
are among the most modern and most economic compressors in the world.
2 STAGE
AIR-COOLED
STARTING AIR COMPRESSORS
The principle of air cooling is an international shipbuilding standard when it comes to starting air
compressors of less than 50 scfm. Back in the 50s, Sauer had already started the development of air
compressors in this capacity range as an alternative to water-cooled units, which are generally high
maintenance and more prone to failure.
Today, Sauer’s 2-stage air-cooled starting air compressors are among the most modern - and low -ma
nance compressors available worldwide. More than a thousand of these dependable compressors are deliv-
ered to our customers each year.
v Extended life of valves (up to 4,0 hours) due to lower compression temperatures
v Reduced labor costs due to simple, uncomplicated maintenance
v No corrosion or water leakages
Whether onshore or offshore - Sauer compressors are used in a wide variety of applications in the oil
and gas sector. Designed for 24/7 operation
, their robust construction allows them to be used (vi
anywhere and under the most extreme environmental conditions.
Upstream Downstream
Exploration and production in the oil Refining and processing of oil & gas
& gas industry. Includes everything products into usable products such
from the search
searc for potential reserves as petrol, diesel oil, jet fuel, fuel oils,
of oil and gas, exploration of promising LPG, propane, natural gas, lubricants,
sources to the final extraction of the plastics and pharmaceuticals.
resources.
Midstream Auxiliaries
All means of transportation, storage, Applications aside from the usual oil &
support systems and marketing of oil & gas processes.
gas products.
Motion Compensation for Semi-submersible Rigs | 11 |
Deep water drilling requires a rigid connection between the platform/drill-ship and the
seabed. In order to keep on drilling in rough weather conditions, the movement of the derrick
on the platform needs to be compensated. This compensation is done by wire-line or direct
tensioning systems using hydraulic systems. In order to keep the hydraulic pressure stable
in the system, high-pressure air or gas is used.
Seismic Exploration
Seismic air guns are used to find oil and gas beneath the seabed.Towed behind a vessel,
air guns release high-pressure air underwater generating seismic waves that reach the
seabed.The reflections from these waves are received by a ‘streamer’which then provides
detailed information about the structure of the seabed and possible oil and gas fields.
OIL & GAS
What are Sauer compressors used for?
v Supplying high pressure air for air gun
Deepwater ramming is still the most common method for securing platforms to the seabed. The
hydro-hammer works under atmospheric conditions, and compressed air is needed to evacuate the
hammer underwater for proper operation. The high-pressure air is guided to the hammer by umbilicals.
Many applications in the offshore world require nitrogen which is mainly used for blanketing in order to
prevent an explosive ambient. Sauer offers a wide variety of boosters for applications, such as storing the
gases produced by membranes or PSAsystems at higher pressures.
In situations where safety depends on high product reliability, robust - high-pressure compre
sors are imperative. This is precisely why Sauer compressors are used for applications
such as supplying breathing air for deep divers, diving chambers and/or fire-extinguishing
systems. Rather than making compromises, customers rely on the certified quality of Sauer.
Compressors for starting air have been Sauer’s bread and butter for more than 80 years.
As the leading manufacturer in the Shipping and Navy industry, Sauer knows precisely what
it takes to build dependable compressors for starting large diesel engines, whether onshore
or offshore.
Sauer compressors are not limited to searching for and producing oil and gas – they are involved in
transporting these substances via pipelines. Mobile compressor solutions (e.g., installed i
container) are used during the construction and subsequent operation of these supply lin
as customized solutions for nearly every environment, Sauer compressors offer significant ad
that make them a popular choice.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Cleaning pipelines Product: PASSAT, HURRICANE,
v Checking pipelines 60
Flow : 18 -01scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Pressure: 435 - 60 psig
v Petrochemical industry
Medium: Air
v Oilfield suppliers
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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has the potential to fuel millions of vehicles throughout the
world, with significant economic, safety, and environmental benefits. High-pressure CNG
boosters from Sauer are specially equipped for CNG compression. From single units for
OEMs to customized solutions, Sauer CNG boosters represent a reliable, safe solution for
CNG filling stations.
Diesel-engine generators
Diesel-engine generators (also known as gen-sets) consist of a diesel engine and a generator. Ge
provide an independent means of generating electricity, they are a popular choice on production sites in
remote areas or as emergency power supplies for major banks, hospitals, airports and even entire towns
or cities.Also, a number of countries and island states produce the majority of their elect
diesel-engine generators.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Starting air Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT, 60
v DENOX treatment Flow : 6 - 285 scfm
Pressure: 215 - 725 psig
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Medium: Air
v Power-plant operators
v Diesel-engine manufacturers
v Engineering offices
v Contractors
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In gas-turbine power plants, flammable gases are used to drive turbines connected to
generators which in turn produce electricity. In gas and steam combination power plants,
the heat generated by the gas turbines is also used to produce steam for the steam turbines.
Small gas power plants (combined heat power plants) use an internal combustion engine
instead of a turbine to drive the generator. These smaller plants are frequently used in order
to cover periods of peak demand within the electricity network.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Starting air Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Purging air TYPHOON, 60
v Sealing gas (nitrogen) Flow : 5 - 58 scfm
v Feeding gas Pressure: 215 - 725 psig
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Medium: Air, Nitrogen
v Power-plant operators
v Turbine manufacturers
v Engineering offices
v Contractors
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Desulphurisation Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Removing fuel residues (soot blowing) HURRICANE, 60
v DENOX treatment Flow : 5 - 58 scfm
v Cooling turbines (hydrogen) Pressure: 215 - 360 psig
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Medium: Air, Hydrogen
v Power-plant operators
v Turbine manufacturers
v Engineering offices
v Contractors
POWER GENERATION
Hydroelectric power plants and other hydroelectric facilities
In hydroelectric power plants, the mechanical What are Sauer compressors used for?
energy of the water is converted into electrical v Braking air for pneumatic brakes
current using turbines and generators. Given that v Adjusting turbine blades and valves
the effective head varies, a distinction is made v Blowing air
between low, medium, and high-pressure power v Preventing pulsation and cavitation
plants. Similarly, there are run-of-river plants as
well as storage plants (including pumped-storage Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?
plants) depending on how the available water is
v Power-plant operators
used.
v Turbine manufacturers
v Engineering offices
Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Contractors
Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
TYPHOON, 60
Flow : 30 - 50 scfm
Pressure: 435 - 1450 psig
Medium: Air, Nitrogen
Although they belong to the group of steam power plants, nuclear power plants are mentioned
here separately as they obtain the energy they need to heat steam through splitting atoms rather
than burning fossil fuels. This often results in a very unique high pressure requirement that be-
comes difficult for most to meet.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Starting air for emergency power Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Cooling turbines (hydrogen) HURRICANE,TORNADO
v Cooling reactor core (hydrogen) Flow : 5 - 15 scfm
Pressure: 435 - 360 psig
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Medium: Air, Hydrogen
v Power-plant operators
v Turbine manufacturers
v Engineering offices
v Contractors
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POWER DISTRIBUTION
Electrical substations
Sauer is one of the best-known suppliers for electrical substations – an application requiring
safe and reliable operation given the extreme conditions encountered.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Extinguishing electrical arcs Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Actuating open power switches HURRICANE,TORNADO
Flow : 5 - 175 scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?
Pressure: 435 - 1450 psig
v Energy supply companies
Medium: Air
v Major industrial companies which have
their own electrical substations
v Local operators of electrical substations
v Engineering offices
All products which are to be used under a certain pressure must undergo initial testing at
which is many times greater than that required. If necessary, their gastightness must also b
when using highly volatile gases.Although water was previously used to carry out pressure ch
improved procedure involving air, nitrogen, or helium is now used instead. During leakage checks, Sauer
compressors help recycle the gas which escapes, e. g. helium, and then return it to the process. Not only
do Sauer compressors reduce and/ or entirely rid the number of steps in an individual process
of expensive gases can be avoided.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Checking brakes, airbags and other Product: PASSAT, HURRICANE,
components 60
v Checking injection systems Flow : 301-5 scfm
v Checking gastightness (helium)
Pressure: 290 - 7250 psig
v Checking valves and other fittings
Medium: Air, Nitrogen, Helium
v Checking coolant containers and heat
exchangers
The cutting of metals with the help of a laser has replaced traditional mechanical methods
and offers clear advantages. The laser environment must be free from ambient air if an
optimum cut is to be achieved. To ensure that this is the case, nitrogen is used. Nitrogen is
preferably produced on-site using the pressure swing adsorption (PSA) process.This allows
companies to eliminate their dependence on gas suppliers. Following the PSAprocess,
Sauer compressors are used to boost the nitrogen to pressures of up to 6,0 psig.
The higher pressure offers particular advantages as it enables large amounts of gas which
are normally sufficient for a number of days to be stored quickly. Not only do users benefit
from greater operational reliability, they do not need to operate their compressor for such
long periods, reducing energy costs. In addition, far less equipment is required upstream
when higher pressures are used.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Creating inert atmosphere surrounding laser Product: MISTRAL, HURRICANE,
TORNADO
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Flow : 5 - 60 scfm
v Metal treatment companies Pressure: 290 - 60 psig
v Manufacturers of machine tools
v Manufacturers of nitrogen generators
Medium: Air, Nitrogen
INDUSTRY
Metal treatment
The fact that modern manufacturing procedures speed up processes and are therefore more
efficient and less expensive means that they offer an important competitive advantage.
Working together with our customers, we develop innovative, integrated system solutions,
e. g. systems which allow you not only to supply a process with gases but also to remove
them again and store them for use in the next step. Users also benefit from the particularly
low leakage rates of our gas compressors and the flexibility of our turn-key installations.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Hardening materials Product: PASSAT, HURRICANE
Flow : 301-5 scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?
Pressure: 290 - 60 psig
v Automotive suppliers
Medium: Air, Nitrogen, Helium
v Aviation suppliers
v Manufacturers of hardening furnaces
v Autoclave manufacturers
PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Plastic forming
In the field of plastic forming, more and more customers are relying on Sauer compressors given t
reliability and the simple, uncomplicated maintenance. In this sector, it is particularly im
a continuous supply of compressed air available in order to avoid production downtime. For mass
production (where many of our customers operate), failure to produce the required number of un
can ultimately decide whether or not a company can continue to exist. With its 24/7 design, the Sau
compressor is able to operate even in the most extreme environmental conditions and is therefore the
ideal compressor to meet the requirements of customers in this industry.
The manufacturing of composite materials is also part of the processing industry. In both the
materials and plastics industry, different materials are pressed together under the influ
and heat in order to produce materials with special characteristics. In plastic producti
(special pressurized containers which can be sealed to be gastight) are used. Sauer ensures t
necessary pressure is available for these processes.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Filling and generating pressure for autoclaves
Product: PASSAT, HURRICANE,
v Raising pressure for wood presses 60
Flow : 15 - 350 scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Pressure: 580 - 7250 psig
Medium:
v Producers of wood fiber composite material
Air
v Producers of plastic composite systems
v Manufacturers of autoclaves
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PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Nitrogen plays an essential role in many other applications as well. Sauer is a popular
choice when it comes to storing large amounts of gas so that it is available quickly and in
sufficient quantities when carrying out the desired processes. Each Sauer gas compressor is
engineered to offer the high level of flexibility required to satisfy an extremely wide range of
requirements such as different suction pressures, final pressures, and gas quality.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Creating an inert atmosphere Product: PASSAT, HURRICANE,
v Inflating aircraft tires TORNADO, 60
v Filling fire-extinguishing systems Flow : 51-7 scfm
v Transporting Pressure: 290 - 7250 psig
Medium: Nitrogen
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?
v Chemical or gas manufacturers
v Tire manufacturers
v Manufacturers of fire-extinguishing systems
v Manufacturers of nitrogen generators
v Service companies to the aircraft industry
INDUSTRY
Urea plants
Urea is recognized as an integral part of many industrial processes, and the number of
production plants is constantly increasing. The fertilizer industry uses the largest share of
urea. The application of fertilizers is a crucial prerequisite to be able to increase the amount
of food produced to match the ever-growing worldwide demand.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Forming a very resistant CrO3 Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
HURRICANE,TORNADO
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Flow : 5 - 175 scfm
v Production plants for Urea Pressure: 435 - 60 psig
(e.g. Fertilizer Plants) Medium: Air
RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
Many universities, as well as state and private research institutions, carry out extremely demand-
ing work that relies on top-quality components in order to achieve highly accurate results. Down-
time and extended experimental periods reduce competitiveness and waste funds that have been
allocated for research purposes. In helium recovery and liquefaction, Sauer compressors can
optimize the process – with a maximum leakage rate of just 0.1 mbar x l / s.Their economical - de
sign is ideal for supersonic and hypersonic tests in wind tunnels and/ or vehicle crash test
applications that require high volumes in an extremely short period. Sauer saves time and reduc-
es costs, making it possible to carry out more tests at shorter intervals.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Metrology Product: PASSAT, HURRICANE,
v Helium recovery TORNADO, 60
v Wind tunnels Flow : 301-75 scfm
v Nano-coatings Pressure: 290 - 7250 psig
v Crash tests - vehicle development
Medium: Air, Helium
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?
v Universities
v Research centers
v Metrological institutions
v Automotive research institutions
Many customers are familiar with Sauer compressors through their role in shipping. However,
many people do not realize that Sauer compressors also play an essential role in testing
these engines and developing new ones. They are therefore widely used on engine testbeds.
In addition, Sauer compressors play a role in the development of gas engines.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Starting air Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Natural gas storage HURRICANE, 60
Flow : 301-75 scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Pressure: 435 - 7250 psig
v Automotive manufacturers Medium: Air, Natural Gas
v Engine manufacturers
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METALLURGY
Medium and high-pressure compressors for air and gas play an essential role in steel mills.
They are used to produce the steel itself and alter the carbon content in the blast furnace
and press the steel into slabs and treat them. Often essential components within the overall
system, the compressors themselves must be produced to the highest quality standards and
be durable enough to withstand the extreme temperature conditions and dust levels.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Descalers - descaling Product: HURRICANE, 50 ,
v Raising pressure for steel presses 60
v Argon and nitrogen for carbon treatment
Flow : 15 -7 1scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Pressure: 230 - 7250 psig
v Steelworks operators
Medium: Air, Nitrogen,Argon
v Manufacturers of machinery used on steel
production lines
v Manufacturers of steel presses
v Engineering offices
MINING
INDUSTRY
With their robust construction and straightforward operation, Sauer compressors can per-
form in the most demanding situations encountered in the underground mining business.
Regardless of the compliance specification or scope of supply, this is not a problem for
Sauer’s medium and high-pressure compressors.And if you require a more mobile design,
Sauer compressors are also available with a diesel engine and a container unit for use
anywhere in the world.
The aviation industry is under considerable pressure to keep costs down yet at the same time
meet ever-increasing safety demands. Thankfully, the use of Sauer’s medium and high-pressure
compressors can help in both of these areas.The costs of running aircraft fleets can be minimize
by using nitrogen to inflate aircraft tires, whilst the compressors’long maintenance inter
enhance this effect. The option of different drive systems in addition to the units’ compact design,
allows the compressors to be moved around and used on airport runways.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Inflating aircraft tires using nitrogen
Product: MISTRAL, PASSAT,
v Starting turbines HURRICANE
v Supplying aircraft systems Flow : 45 - 70 scfm
Pressure: 580 - 60 psig
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Medium: Air, Nitrogen
v Aircraft operators
v Air force bases
v Engineering offices
SAFETY
In situations where safety depends on high product availability, robust high-pressure compr
are needed. This is precisely why Sauer compressors are used for applications such as supplying
breathing air or fire extinguishing systems.They may be required to operate permanently under
the most extreme conditions. Rather than choosing cheap alternatives, customers from the safety
sector rely on compressors with the “Made in Germany” seal of quality.
What are Sauer compressors used for? Which Sauer product ranges are used?
v Stationary fire extinguishing systemsProduct: PASSAT, HURRICANE,
v Supplying breathing air TORNADO, 60
Flow : 51-7 scfm
Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers? Pressure: 580 - 7250 psig
v Manufacturers of fire systems Medium: Air, Nitrogen,Argon,
v Large diving centers Carbon Dioxide
v Public fire stations and company fire brigades
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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
When a typical compressor package does not meet your needs, we design a fully customized
solution for your application. From modules on a skid to weatherproof containers that include
dryers, receiver tanks, air management, and advanced controls, we offer dependable turnkey
solutions explicitly designed to withstand some of the most extreme environments.
Example #1
Custom Weather Proof Container for PET blowing
∎ EquippedwithPassatseries-WP31Ls(4)
∎ 40’ISOContainer
∎ Allstainlesssteelpiping
Technical Data
Volumetricflow: 736scfm
Max.Pressure: 640 psig
Example #2
WP4351 Diesel Rental Package for Seismic Surveying
∎ EquippedwithHurricaneseries-WP4351
∎ Weather resistant canopy
Technical Data
Volumetricflow: 70scfm
Max.Pressure: 50psig
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will fully agree with this statement.
When you select Sauer Compressors, you are not only choosing the most reliable and low maintenance
products; you are choosing outstanding customer service.
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