Helium Compressors
high-efficiency compressors designed to supply pressurized helium gas for cryocoolers, cryostats, and helium liquefaction systems.
-Variable-speed compressor technology
-High energy efficiency for cryogenic systems
-Compatible with Gifford-McMahon (GM) and pulse-tube cold heads
-Reduced vibration and extended service lifetime
-Remote control and real-time diagnostics
-Compact design suitable for laboratory environments
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Description
Helium compressors from Quantum Design provide the high-pressure helium gas required to operate cryogenic cooling systems such as cryostats, superconducting magnets, and helium liquefiers. The compressor circulates helium through a closed loop where the gas is compressed, cooled, and expanded in the cold head to generate extremely low temperatures.
Modern compressors use variable-speed technology to optimize cooling power depending on system demand. This approach improves energy efficiency, reduces mechanical wear, and minimizes vibration in sensitive cryogenic experiments.
Models
HAC 900 Helium Compressor
Compressor type : Variable speed helium compressor
Power consumption : 1.0 – 2.0 kW
Input power : 200–240 VAC (single phase)
Static charge pressure : 1.81 MPa
Maximum supply pressure : 2.5 MPa
Operating temperature : 5 – 30 °C
Dimensions : 366 × 585 × 618 mm
Maintenance interval : ~20,000 hours
HLC 4900 Helium Compressor
Compressor power : 8 kW
Cooling type : Water-cooled
Control : Variable-speed drive
Diagnostics : Real-time monitoring
Optional accessories : Dedicated chiller system
Application
Helium compressors are widely used in cryogenic research systems, including :
Superconducting magnet systems
Cryostats and cryogenic refrigerators
Helium liquefiers
Low-temperature superconducting electronics
SQUID sensors
Optical cryostats and LT microscopes