This section provides an overview for helium compressors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 helium compressor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked helium compressor companies as of November, 2024: 1.Minnuo, 2.Oxford Cryosystems, 3.Air Products.
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A helium compressor is a device designed to compress helium gas to high pressures.
It is primarily used in refrigeration machines, cooling systems, scientific research, medical equipment, and the aerospace industry. Helium is used at extremely low temperatures as liquid helium, and a compressor is required to manage the significant volume changes associated with its transition from liquid to gas.
Due to the often-required operation at ultra-low temperatures, special designs are needed to handle liquid helium, demanding high compression ratios and efficient operation at low temperatures.
When using a helium compressor, consideration of helium's cooling properties is essential, requiring appropriate materials and design. Careful handling of liquid helium is imperative, and regular maintenance and inspections are necessary.
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KAESER COMPRESSORS, founded in Fredericksburg, VA in 1919, is a manufacturer of compressed air systems and compressed air consulting services. The company offers a wide range of products, including piston compressors, Portable compressors, Compressed air piping, System controllers, and Comprehensive air system analysis as well as various services, including, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
Bauer Compressors, Inc., founded in 1946 and headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, is a manufacturer and designer of high-pressure systems. The company specializes in manufacturing air and gas compressors for various industries, including scuba diving, industrial, and military applications. Its main products include breathing air systems, nitrogen generators, hydrogen compressor and booster systems, and industrial compressors. The company serves sectors such as firefighting, offshore drilling, and aerospace. It adheres to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality standards, ensuring product durability and safety across its diverse range of compressors.
Oxford Cryosystems, established in 1964 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, is a low-temperature device and cooler developer, distributor, and manufacturer. The company's products include software-controlled cryogenic and non-cryogenic low temperature management and control devices, compact, variable-speed Gifford McMahon cryocoolers, and helium compressors. These products are suitable for integration into applications, including high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets, custom cryostat designs, and low-noise amplifiers (LNA) for radio astronomy. The company's services include custom component and system manufacture and the supply of maintenance programs and control software.
Hycomp was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Hyde Park, Utah is a manufacturer of oil-free air compressors. The company offers a diverse product range including natural gas compressors and boosters, hydrogen compressors, and helium compressors among others. These products have applications in medical device manufacture, municipal water treatment systems, and gas separation industries. It extends services like compressor tracking database schedules preventative repair and maintenance, and a complete line of spare and replacement parts.
Sauer Compressors USA, headquartered in Kiel, Germany, and established in 1930, is a manufacturer specializing in high-pressure air and gas compressors. The company provides a diverse range of products, including Sauer water-cooled compressors, Sauer air-cooled compressors, and HAUG oil-free compressors. Additionally, it offers services such as technical maintenance, installation assistance, and customer training. These products are utilized in various applications such as motion compensation for oil rigs, specialty gas mixtures, and turbine engine afterburner testing.
Haskel began in 1954 and is now part of Ingersoll Rand. Haskel is a designer and manufacturer of high-pressure industrial gas and liquid handling equipment in three categories: hydrogen refueling, products, and aftermarket. Hydrogen refueling includes, refueling stations, hydrogen compressors, hydrogen compression and transfer, hydrogen valves fitting and tubing. Products include liquid pumps, refrigerant pumps, gas boost compressors, air pressure amplifiers, packaged systems, spare parts, system components, and high pressure valves. Aftermarket support includes support for hydrogen stations, repair, maintenance, service, and spare parts.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. was established in 1940 and is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania as a manufacturer and distributor of atmospheric gases. Their product range comprises natural gas liquefaction (LNG) technology and equipment, liquid fuel, epoxy additives, advanced coatings, and adhesives, used in various industrial gas projects, including gasification initiatives that sustainably transform natural resources into syngas for the creation of valuable electricity, fuels, and chemicals. Its applications consist of effluent aeration, atmosphere control, atomic absorption, spectroscopy, annealing, and catalyst regeneration. The Company operates in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, chemicals, and healthcare.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Minnuo |
18.2%
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2 | Oxford Cryosystems |
15.2%
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3 | Air Products |
12.1%
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4 | Haskel International |
12.1%
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5 | Quantum Design India Pvt. Ltd. |
9.1%
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6 | Hycomp, Inc. |
9.1%
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7 | High Air Machinery Shanghai Co., Ltd. |
6.1%
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8 | Anqing Bailian Oil free Compressor Co.,Ltd. |
6.1%
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9 | BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC. |
6.1%
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10 | KAESER COMPRESSORS |
6.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the helium compressor page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 66.7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 33.3% |