Technical Gases and High Pressure

Expertly engineered in Germany, the Sauer line of piston compressors is crafted by specialists at J.P. Sauer & Sohn Maschinenbau GmbH in Kiel. These high-performance, oil-lubricated compressors are designed to handle pressures up to 500 barg and are built for continuous operation. They feature reciprocating designs that can compress in up to five stages, with configurations including up to six cylinders arranged in star, V, or W formations. Ideal for both atmospheric suction pressure operations and as gas-tight boosters with pre-pressures up to 25 barg, these compressors offer versatile and reliable performance.

Tornado

Pressure: 150 – 400 barg
Suction Pressure: max. 5 barg
Volume Flow: 10 – 25 m³/h
Rated Power: 5.5 – 15 kW
Media: Air, Nitrogen, Helium, Natural Gas, Bio-methane

The SAUER Tornado series air-cooled high-pressure compressors deliver powerful performance with a compact, vertical design, capable of reaching pressures up to 400 bar. Key features include:

  • Compression spread across 3 or 4 stages for better cylinder cooling and reduced oil use.
  • An efficient cooling fan lowers operating temperatures and reduces maintenance needs.
  • Vertical design, requiring less than 0.5 m² of floor space.
  • Low maintenance, with intervals of up to 2,500 hours.
  • Sturdy, flange-connected motor and compressor.

Each unit undergoes a full pressure check and comes with a 3.1 inspection certificate, long operating life, and a 25-year guarantee on spare parts availability.

Technical Data

SAUER Tornado series compressor types
TypeStagesFinal pressure (barg)Max. volume flow rate * @50 Hz (m³/h)Max. volume flow rate * @60 Hz (m³/h)
SAUER Tornado WP3215335014,217
SAUER Tornado WP3325 B3-533502125
SAUER Tornado WP43254400 (He: 230)19,2 (16)23 (19)

Disclaimer: The performance data are general guide values for the compression of air or nitrogen. They may change depending on the compression medium and ambient conditions.

* Max. volume flow for air or nitrogen compression according to ISO 1217 ref. 1.013 bara 20°C @ max. pressure.