High-Pressure Gas Booster Compressors

Haskel boosters can compress most industrial gases, including nitrogen, helium, argon, CO₂, air, and many specialty gases.
Pneumatic and hydraulic boosters can also compress oxygen (with proper oxygen cleaning) and hydrogen (with gas‑specific certified models and appropriate materials).

The gas sections in pneumatic, hydraulic and electric models are non‑lubricated and separated from the drive sections using multi‑stage dynamic seals.
This prevents contamination and makes them suitable for high‑purity gases.

Yes — but only hydrogen‑specific certified models should be used.
These models use hydrogen‑compatible materials (e.g, embrittlement‑resistant alloys) and include proper venting and safety controls. Hydraulic and pneumatic boosters have dedicated hydrogen model numbers.

Pneumatic boosters: Use exhaust‑air cooling jackets around gas barrels.Hydraulic H‑Drive: Require external coolant, as each gas barrel includes an integrated cooling jacket.Electric Q‑Drive: Must be connected to a coolant supply; an optional external chiller is available if coolant is not provided on site.

Pneumatic boosters: Air drive: –4°C to 65°C; gas barrel max: 115°C (240°F).Hydraulic boosters: Gas sections operate across wide ranges; cooling recommended for high compression ratios.Electric Q‑Drive: Max outlet gas temperature: 188°C (370°F); ambient: 0–55°C.

Depending on the model, safety features include integrated relief valves, temperature and pressure sensors, automatic stall capability, ATEX‑certified designs for hazardous gas areas, leak detection systems, predictive maintenance sensors and automatic shutdowns to protect the system from over‑temperature or over‑pressure conditions.

Yes. To use a booster with oxygen, the equipment must be oxygen‑cleaned to MIL‑STD‑1330 and fitted with suitable materials and seals that prevent contamination and support oxygen-compatible operation.